SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- BX63TF Motorized Microscope and Accessories
- Notice Date
- 10/16/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- W81XWH15T0024
- Response Due
- 10/23/2014
- Archive Date
- 12/15/2014
- Point of Contact
- kevin comegys, 301-619-1128
- E-Mail Address
-
US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
(kevin.e.comegys.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT New contract for fluorescence microscope purchase, installation and training 1. OBJECTIVE: To provide essential equipment for neuropathological analysis for Brain Trauma Neuroprotection and Neurorestoration (BTNN). 2. INTRODUCTION: The Department of Brain Trauma Neuroprotection and Neurorestoration (BTNN), Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience, will be conducting studies investigating the neuropathological changes following mild (concussive) traumatic brain injury (TBI) and penetrating ballistic-like brain injury (PBBI). 3. BACKGROUND: The BTNN group, Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience, will be conducting studies aimed at evaluating neuropathological changes following concussion or penetrating brain injury. Fluorescence microscope will allow morphological analysis as well as quantitative analysis either through densitometry or cell counting. The automated stage will allow computerized stitching of multiple high magnification images. 4. SCOPE OF WORK: Description of services: Contractor will supply and install the equipment in BTNN, train staff for use, and provide troubleshooting and maintenance at no cost. Minimum Essential Characteristics Must meet all Specifications Brand Name or Equal The fluorescence microscope MUST: The nosepiece must have 7 allotted positions for objectives, therefore offers the user flexibility in choosing up to 7 objectives. The microscope must have fly-eye technology in the fluorescence illuminator to provide uniform illumination across the entire field of view. This uniformity facilitates post imaging enhancements and is more accurate for quantitative studies. There should be 8 fluorescence filter positions on the microscope. There should be fluorescence mirror unit to eliminate over 99% of stray light which produces a high signal/noise ratio. The focus knob should be in the front of the microscope body and has touch buttons for movement of microscope elements such as fluorescence mirror positions and objective magnification. This is a more comfortable position for the user and again enables microscope use without looking away from the sample to use the computer. The transmitted light condenser must automatically reduce back-reflections and autofluorescence during fluorescence acquisition by swinging out the top lens, automatically closing the diaphragm to minimum, and locating the wheel between two positions. The focus controller must be detachable to enables the user to customize the workspace. They can keep it attached to the microscope frame while looking through the microscope or they can detach the controller and focus knob to be easily accessible while using the computer and mouse. This will optimize the workflow for image acquisition once the user has switched to computer control. The detachable controller must have 4 programmable preset buttons for commonly used settings. These are user defined for specific workflow optimization. Microscope must include a touch panel controller independent of the microscope so that it can be moved to where the user gets the most function, next to the microscope or next to the computer. The programmable controls greatly simplify repetitive observation and imaging tasks. In full operation mode it can allow researchers access to the full range of microscope functions. The microscope must have a side panel display to show the state of the microscope at a glance, including current shutter position, observation method, mirror unit position, and transmitted light intensity. The microscope must have a focusing nose piece. This increases the imaging reliability of the microscope. The stage of the microscope must be secured with a 4 point mounting system, which increases planar rigidity and helps to maintain focus across a sample. The motorized stage must be controlled through the touch panel controller as well as moved by hand and a joystick controller. 5. Deliverables: Contractor will supply and install the equipment in BTNN and ensure that instrument is functional. Contractor will train staff in its use and provide user manual. 6. GOVERNMENT SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: None 7. PLACE OF AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: At WRAIR i.e., contractor will come to WRAIR to install equipment and train personnel. The period of performance will be one year beginning at install date. The period of performance will be one year beginning at install date. 8. COR: Dr. Deborah Shear, Ph.D. (301) 319-7208 BX63TF *BX63F;MOTORIZED MICROSCOPE FRAME, W/Z-1 MOT,TPC & LED TRANS U-R943 *U-MCZ; FOCUS CONTROL MODULE FOR BX631 U-B30200 *U-IFCBL200; CONNECTION CABLE FOR BX3 MOT1 ACCESS. 200CM SIS-CABLE-1394A *E97ZKA-0232-01;FIREWIRE CABLE,MOLEX, 4.5M1 SIS-FWLP *E97LMG-S0006-00;FIREWIRE CARD,LOW PROFILE1 U-B315 *BX3-CBH; CONTROL BOX FOR BX63FULLY1 MOTORIZED SYSTEM 5-UR740A *BX3-RFAA;BX3 MOTORIZED FL ILLU M 8-POS TUR, W/SHTTR, FLY-EYE1 U-B30050 *U-IFCBL50; CONNECTION CABLE FOR BX3 MOT1 ACCESS. 50CM 3-U330 *U-TTR-2;TILTING TRINOC HEAD 50:50,100:0,0:100%1 POSITIONS 2-U100H6 *WHN10X-H-1-7;10X EYEPIECE,FOC.BX,IX HI EPNT,RET2 SHELF,FN:22 5-UL1237 *U-LH100L-3-7;12V/100W HALOGEN LAMPHOUSE,0.8M1 LONG CORD,WEEE 5-UL185 *U-LH100ADP; LAMPHOUSE ADPTR FOR BX63 TO1 MOUNT 12V/100W HAL 8-C406 *JC12V100WHAL-L;12V,100W HALOGEN2 9-U11545-LBD-IF;LIGHT BALANCING DAYLIGHT1 FILTER,45MM,BX,TRANS LT 6-U5292A *BX3-UCD8A-1-2;8-POS MOT COND,5-LG,3-1 SM,AS,POL,TL IN/OT U-B30015 *U-IFCBL15; CONNECTION CABLE FOR BX3 MOT2 ACCESS. 15CM 6-U526U-TLD;DRY TOP LENS UNIVERSAL CONDENSER, NA1 0.90 4-U167 *BX3-SSU-1-2;ULTRASONIC STAGE FOR BX3/IX3,PIEZO1 TECH LIN ENCO U-R177A *U-D7REA;7 POSITION MOTORIZED NOSEPIECE WITH1 DIC SLOT SIS-XM10 *E97CL4-1051-01;XM10 1.4MP COOLED CCD1 3-U826U-DPCAD;DUAL PORT WITH C-MOUNT ADAPTER1 OEX-0236 *010-00159BX;X-Cite 120Q PC FOR BX.3MM X 3M1 LLG.BULB UYCP-11 *UYCP-11;US STYLE 3-PRONG POWER CORD4 OMT-010MT-010;LOGO CLOTH DUSTCOVER 11X25X26 quote mark, ANTI-1 STATIC BX, IX CS-DI111 *CS-DI-V1; CELLSENS 1.11DIMENSION LICENSE1 CS-S-MPMULTI POSITION SOLUTION FOR CELLSENS1 DIMENSION U-3N49000 *49000;FL-CUBE ET-DAPIEX D350/5 0X BS 400DCLP EM1 U-3N49002 *49002;FL-CUBE ET-GFP FITC/CY2 EXET470/40X1 BST495LP EMET525/5 U-3N49005 *49005;FL-CUBE ET-DSRED (TRITC Y3 EXET545/30X1 BST570LP EMET62 U-3N69000 *69000;FL-CUBE,ET-DAPI/FITC/TRTIC, MOUNTED1 D-RWS01-64-2 *673528502;T5610 6CORE 2.6GHZ, 16GB RAM,1.5TB1 STRG, OFFICE IN D-M27FPW *647946358; 27-INCH 16:9 RATIO FLAT PANEL1 MONITOR,2560X1440D 1-U2B921PLAPON2X;PLAN APO 2X OBJECTIVE,NA 0.08,WD1 6.2MM 1-U2B822UPLSAPO4X;U PLAN S-APO 4X1 OBJECTIVE,NA0.16,WD13MM 1-U2B824UPLSAPO10X2;U PLANS S-APO 10X OBJECTIVE; NA1 0.4, WD 3.1MM 1-U2B825UPLSAPO20X;U PLAN S-APO 20X1 OBJECTIVE,NA0.75,WD0.65 1-U2B828UPLSAPO40X2;U PLAN S-APO 40X OBJECTIVE; NA1 0.95, WD 0.18MM 1-U2B531UPLFLN60X;U PLAN FLUORITE 60X1 OBJ,NA0.9,WD0.2MM,W/C-COLLAR
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street Frederick MD
- Zip Code: 21702-5014
- Zip Code: 21702-5014
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