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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 23, 2018 FBO #5964
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66 -- Slide Reader - Attachment

Notice Date: 3/21/2018
Notice Type: Attachment
NAICS: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs;Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS;1515 Poydras Street;New Orleans LA 70112
ZIP Code: 70112
Solicitation Number: 36C25618Q0480
Response Due: 3/26/2018
Archive Date: 6/24/2018
Point of Contact: Debra James
E-Mail Address: k
Small Business Set-Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business
Description: Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 12.6) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C25618Q0480 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84. Offers are due no later than Monday, March 26, 2018 by 12:00 p.m., Central Local Time (CST), New Orleans, LA. This solicitation is set aside 100 % for Veteran Owned Small Businesses. NOTE: All documentation submittal due times are Central local time (New Orleans, Louisiana). SECTION A. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO OFFERORS SECTION B STATEMENT OF WORK/PRICE AND COST SCHEDULE SECTION A SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO OFFERORS 2. The Statement of Work within this solicitation is a non-negotiable document. Offers/quotes shall not include edits, revisions, additions, deletions, alterations, or track change comments to the Statement of Work. 3. NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1000. 4. Contract Type and Period of Performance: Upon award, contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. The contract will consist of Contract Line Items (CLINs) for the Slide Reader. Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) Central Energy Plant building 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 on May 15, 2018. Contractor shall install all equipment to manufacturer s specifications maintaining Federal, and Local safety standards. Installation and Configuration must be completed by June 30, 2018. Please read the Statement of Work in its entirety and the price/cost schedule for the quantities. 5. Compensation for Services Rendered: Please include your pricing in the Price/Cost Schedule Section B. Quotes shall include a total Firm Fixed Price for CLIN 0001 per Section B.2, Price/Cost Schedule. 6. Invoicing Procedures: Offeror to submit invoices in arears after completion of all work and deliverables. Please see completed list of all items within the Price/Cost Schedule. See VAAR Clause 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests for invoicing procedures. 7. System for Award Management (Sam) Registration/Contractor Responsibility All Contractors are required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). (SAM Website: www.sam.gov). Registration in SAM is a requirement to do business with the Federal Government and registration in SAM shall be maintained throughout the performance of the contract. 8. Modifications: Contracting Officers within the networking contracting office issuing the contract, only, may issue modifications to the contract. Distribution will be made via email. No hard copies will be distributed. 9. Please note the requirements of FAR provision 52.212-3. Prospective Contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at www.sam.gov in conjunction with required registration in the SAM database. Representations & Certifications must be completed and/or updated by the date and time offers are due. 10. Working hours are between 08:00 am 04:30 pm, Monday through Friday. All federal holidays excluded. Any work outside of normal working hours must be pre-approved by the CO and COR. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM Site. 11. Proposal Total Firm Fixed Price: 12. Solicitation Questions The specific requirements for this solicitation are outlined in the Statement of Work. Questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing only. (Questions will not be answered or addressed telephonically). Questions shall be submitted via electronic mail (e-mail) to: debra.james3@va.gov. Questions will be accepted up to 4:00 p.m. (CST), March 22, 2018. All questions are to be written and sent via email debra.james3@va.gov and answers will be published via amendment FedBizOpps to the solicitation. 13. Amendments to Solicitation Amendments to this solicitation shall be posted on FedBizOpps only (Website (www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of the contractor to monitor any updates via www.fbo.gov for any amendments to this solicitation. All questions and answers will be published via an amendment. SECTION B STATEMENT OF WORK/PRICE AND COST SCHEDULE B.1 Statement of Work Statement of Work Research Lab 39 Equipment Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System Research Service 11F New Orleans, LA 2/20/2018 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The overall purpose is to provide and configure equipment for the Veterinary Medical Unit at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) Research Building, P, 2400 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119.This equipment is requested to fulfill the Research mission. 2. SCOPE 2.1 The Contractor shall provide, transport, install, and configure all listed equipment. All products must meet all salient characteristics defined in this section. 2.2 All equipment and installation must meet manufacturers and VA specifications. 2.3 The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required for delivery and installation of the supplies and equipment. 2.4 The Contractor is responsible for any missing parts and components not included to carry out the installation. 2.5 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ITEMS: THE BRAND NAME NOTED IN THIS SOLICITATION IS INTENDED TO BE DESCRIPTIVE AND NOT RESTRICTIVE. IF YOU PLAN TO PROVIDE OTHER THAN THE BRAND NAME ITEMS (I.E. OR EQUIVALENT/BRAND NAME OR EQUAL/ALTERNATE/SUBSTITUTE ITEMS) CITED IN THE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION, PROVIDE IN YOUR RESPONSE THE BRAND NAME AND THE CATALOG OR PART NUMBER YOU INTEND TO FURNISH AND THE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR EACH OF THE EQUIVALENT/BRAND NAME ITEMS. YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE DOCUMENTS, SPEC SHEETS OR OTHER INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE ITEM(S) SO THAT IT/THEY CAN BE EVALUATED BY THE END USER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR OFFER NOT BEING ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED FOR A POTENTIAL CONTRACTUAL AWARD. 2.5.1 Slide Reader, 1 each, configured in Research building rooms: TBD Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name/ Model: ZEISS, Axio Scan.Z1 w/ 12 Slide Loader f/ BF/FL, Or Equivalent Approximate values: Specifications/Salient Characteristics: digitize specimens to create high quality virtual slides. Digitize up to nine parallel fluorescence channels Include minimum of three synchronized high-speed filter wheels for excitation, color separation and emission can change channel in under a second Provide sensitive cameras, highly corrected optics and light sources for exceptional image quality to create virtual slides and short exposure times Capable to switch excitation wavelengths in milliseconds to a second Automatic calibration, from geometric to color calibration, Modular tray concept with capacity to digitize samples of no less than 26 mm x 76 mm and up to 52 mm x 76 mm Automatically store metadata with virtual slides, allowing to retrieve a record of all virtual microscopy operations 2.7 DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION 2.7.1 DELIVERY 2.7.1.1 Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), Research Building, P, 2400 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119 beginning on May 15, 2018. 2.7.1.2 Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon. 2.7.1.3 Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary. 2.7.1.4 Deliver specified items only when the site is ready for installation work to proceed. 2.7.1.5 Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities. 2.7.1.6 Any government requested delayed delivery up to 90 days after initial award delivery date, shall be at no additional cost to the Government. 2.7.1.7 A pre-delivery meeting will be conducted 60 days prior to initial award delivery date for verification of delivery and installation dates. 2.7.1.8 Delivery and Installation will be coordinated through the COR. 2.7.2 CONFIGURATION 2.7.2.1 All equipment shall be floor mounted by contractor upon delivery unless otherwise noted above. 2.7.2.2 Install/Configure all equipment to manufacturer s specifications maintaining Federal, and Local safety standards 2.7.2.3 Installation/Configuration must be completed by June 30, 2018. All work shall be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday. All federal holidays, excluded. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM Site. 2.7.2.4 If there is an operational conflict with installation, night or weekend installation may be required. Government will provide a 72 hours' notice of change of installation hours. 2.7.2.5 The contractor shall coordinate all deliveries, staging areas, installations, and parking arrangements with the COR. 2.7.2.6 The Contractor shall remove all related shipping debris and cleanup any construction associated with delivery and installation of the specified items. Contractor shall remove all packaging from the SLVHCS premises. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to Contractor error or neglect. 2.8 SITE CONDITIONS 2.8.1 There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the hospital at any time. 3. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: 3.1 The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the COR upon delivery of equipment. 3.2 Contractor shall provide dates of completion of punch list items and replacement parts and/or short ship items from the manufacturer(s). 3.3 The COR shall ensure all work is completed satisfactorily prior to acceptance. Disputes shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer. 4. DELIVERABLES 4.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals 4.1.1 Binders - Quantity (1) set for each line item 4.1.2 Digital Copies- Quantity (1) set for each line item 4.2 Deliver compilation of all manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule and operation materials packaged in binder(s) to COR upon completion of installation. 5. OPERATOR TRAINING: 5.1 Contractor shall provide On-site training of the equipment to the Users. Scheduling of operator training shall be coordinated with the SLVHCS COR after installation is complete. 6. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY 6.1 Contractor shall protect all items from damage. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds and furnishings. The Contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building(s) or grounds damaged accidentally or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor. 6.2 The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the building(s) and grounds with the COR prior to commencing work. To ensure that the Contractor shall be able to repair or replace any items, components, building(s) or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor. The source of all repairs beyond simple surface cleaning is the facility construction contractor (or appropriate subcontractor), so that building warranty is maintained. Concurrence from the VA Facilities Management POC and COR is required before the Contractor may perform any significant repair work. In all cases, repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade, and color to match adjacent existing work. 6.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for security of the areas in which the work is being performed prior to completion. 6.4 Contractor shall provide floor protection while working in all VA facilities. All material handling equipment shall have rubber wheels. 7. WARRANTY 8.1 The contractor shall provide a minimum one-year manufacturer s warranty on all parts and labor. This warranty will begin upon opening of the SLVHCS Research building. 8.2 The warranty shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair. 8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 8.1 The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. See Attachment 1 for Security Requirements. 8.2 In accordance with Handbook 6500.6 Contract Security (March 12, 2010) include this contract security language into the Statement of Work (SOW) immediately following the security clause section: "A&A requirements do not apply--Security Accreditation Package is not required". 1. GENERAL Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security. B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 Slide reader 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________
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Place of Performance: Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS;2400 Canal Street;New Orleans, La; Zip Code: 70119
Record: SN04862021-W 20180323/180321231004-5c191a0b1b9fc987fdf0e1b3200d34d6 (fbodaily.com)
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