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65--This is not a Request for Quote, but rather a Notice to the Public of the Government's Intent, to make a Sole Source Award to Government Scientific Source, for Electorphysiology equipment made by Molecular Devices and Leica BioSystems.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System intends to award a sole source contract to Government Scientific Source, Inc. for the procurement of specialized electrophysiology medical equipment manufactured by Molecular Devices and Leica BioSystems. This equipment includes the Molecular Devices MultiClamp 700B Microelectrode Amplifier, Digidata 1550 data acquisition system, and pCLAMP 10 software, which collectively enable high-resolution neural network recordings by supporting up to eight cells simultaneously. Additionally, the Leica VT1200S vibrating microtome and related accessories are required to prepare delicate tissue samples for electrophysiological study, featuring automated cutting with minimal specimen deflection and contamination controls. This turnkey solution is deemed to meet the minimum needs of the government as outlined in the sole source justification. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for competitive proposals but allows interested parties to express their interest with supporting documentation by a specified deadline. The Contracting Officer will use any received information solely to decide if a competitive procurement is necessary. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334510, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The point of contact for this procurement is Ronald Mazzei, Contract Specialist, at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, who can be reached via email or phone as provided. The decision to award the contract on a sole source basis is based on the unique capabilities and compatibility of the equipment offered by Government Scientific Source, Inc.

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VA Pittsburgh awards sole source contract to Government Scientific Source for specialized electrophysiology equipment.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

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334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

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PostedJul 22

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Full Description

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, intends to negotiate on a Sole Source basis with Government Scientific Source, Inc. 12351 Sunrise Valley, VA 20191, to award a contract to them, to furnish the following Electrophysiology Medical equipment, manufactured by Molecular Devises and Leica BioSystems, based on the reasons stated in the attached Sole Source Justification, as a total turnkey solution that meets the minimum need of the Government.: The following Electrophysiology Equipment, manufactured by Molecular Devices and Leica Bio Systems are required: Molecular Devices data acquisition system consists of three compatible parts. The MultiClamp 700B Microelectrode Amplifier, Digidata 1550 data acquisition system and the pCLAMP 10 Software are the most widely used for a wide variety of electrophysiology recordings in laboratories worldwide. Together this kit enables the recording for up to 8 cells simultaneously to study the function of neural networks. It also achieves high-resolution data acquisition by capturing more data points in less time. (See List of Molecular Devices equipment below) MOLECULAR DEVICES MultiClamp 700B Microelectrode Amplifier Each 1 (Open Market) MOLECULAR DEVICES DIGIDATA 1550 DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM Each 1 (Open Market) MOLECULAR DEVICES PCLAMP 10 Standard Each 1 LEICA Biosystems Vibrating microtome for cutting the slices for recording is needed: The Leica VT1200S microtome is a fully automated vibrating blade microtome designed to cut fresh and fixed tissue in Neuroscience. It has minimal vertical deflection which protects delicate specimens during sectioning. The double edged razor injector helps to avoid contamination of specimens. The Magnetic specimen holders support easy specimen handling and reproducible orientation. (See List of Leica Biosystems equipment below). LEICA BIOSYS 1491200S001 Leica VT1200 S Config. Each 1 (Open Market) LEICA BIOSYS 14048142075 Vibrocheck Each 1 (Open Market) This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest; accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00PM on 07/27/2015. Responses should be sent to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. NAICS Code for this procurement is 334510, and the Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS Code is 500 employees. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, 1010 Delafield Road, (90C-A), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215-1802 Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact - Ronald Mazzei, Contract Specialist. Ph +1 (555) 000-0000.