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66--Nikon N-Storm Super-resolution Microscope

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36C24E19Q0043Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development, Service Area Office East in Pittsburgh, is planning to sole source a contract to Nikon Instruments Inc. for the procurement of a Nikon A1R-HD confocal and N-storm 5.0 Super-resolution Microscopy system. This system, intended for installation at the VA Boston Healthcare System's Jamaica Plain Campus, will include not only the delivery and setup of the complete microscopy system but also training to ensure proper use and ongoing system support. The equipment will meet specified minimum requirements and include various components such as a high-power 4-line laser system, specialized controllers, cables, accessories, and microscope objectives as detailed in the contract. This acquisition is conducted pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause allowing for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements. Although the solicitation is not a request for competitive proposals, the contracting office has invited any capable sources to submit capability statements by a specified deadline in case they believe they can meet the need. The decision on whether to proceed without competition will be at the Government's discretion. The contract is identified under solicitation number 36C24E19Q0043 and falls under the NAICS code 333314, with the contracting office located in Pittsburgh, PA.

General Info

VA sole sources Nikon A1R-HD microscopy system to VA Boston with delivery, setup, training, support.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

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PostedMar 25

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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Full Description

The Veteran s Administration (VA) Office of Research and Development, Service Area Office East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on behalf of the Boston VA Research and Development based in Boston, Massachusetts. The intent is to sole source to Nikon Instruments Inc., located in Mellvill, NY to acquire one Nikon A1R-HD confocal and STochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (N-storm) 5.0 system Super-resolution microscopic system to include installation and training. The contractor shall provide the resources and services necessary to provide a complete system. The deliverables include: The Contractor shall deliver and set-up the system at the Jamaica Plain Campus. The Contractor shall provide training for the assurance of proper use of the system. The Contractor shall provide system support. The Nikon A1R-HD confocal and N-storm 5.0 system is based on the following minimum specifications located at https://www.nikon.com/products/microscope-solutions/lineup/s-resolution/nstorm/index.htm., and the components listed below : Product Description Product # Quantity Full N-STORM system with high power 4-line laser system Super STORM 1 CREST X-LIGHT V2 LFOV25 SPN DSK CONFOCAL 99259 1 MULTI WELL PLATE HOLDER FOR PIEZO STAGE 91994 1 NIIPXI-1033 CONTROLLER 77013240 1 NII PXI 6723 DAQ 77013241 1 CUSTOM CABLE 6723 DAQ TO 16 BNC 77013205 2 6 FOOT MALE TO MALE BNC CABLE 77012801 6 NIDAQ ACCESSORY KIT 77013238 1 PC ACCESSORY KIT 77019692 1 USB 2.0 A-B DEVICE CABLE 15' 97050 2 NIS-ELEMENTS MODULE: YOKOGAWA CSU-X1 MQS41950 1 NIS-ELEMENTS HC UPGRADE FOR AR & C w/GA3 MQS43050 1 CFI PLAN APO LAMBDA 10X MRD00105 1 CFI PLAN APO LAMBDA 40X MRD00405 1 The requirement will take place at a VA Boston Healthcare System in Boston, MA. The sole source is pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however; any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement and supporting documentation to the contracting office no later than Tuesday, March 27, 2019, (10:00 AM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent to Michael Haydo at contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.