6640--EVOS M5000

Page 5 of 5 THIS SPECIAL NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. This notice is for informational purposes only. The intent of this Sources Sought Notice 36C24421Q1107 is to identify any Small Businesses, mainly SDVOSB/VOSB vendors who can provide three (3) Thermo Fisher EVOS M5000 Imaging Systems with accessories or equivalent systems for the Department of Veterans Affairs VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system as listed in the Statement of Need below. In addition, we are also seeking any Small Business manufacturers that have the capability of providing this system as well. This is neither a solicitation nor a promise of future work. Small Business, SDVOSB, and/or VOSB manufacturers and authorized distributors are encouraged to submit your company s information and capability statement in response to this Sources Sought Notice. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is the government obligated to issue an RFQ. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. Potential vendors should respond with their ability to provide the name brand equipment and supplies included in following Statement of Need: Statement of Need VAPHS Research is in need of digital inverted benchtop microscopes for four-color fluorescence, transmitted light, and/or color imaging. The systems shall incorporate high-resolution cameras, bright and digitally controlled LED light sources, and intuitive software. VAPHS seeks to acquire a quantity of three (3) Thermo Fisher EVOS M5000 Imaging Systems with accessories or equivalent systems. The M5000 or equivalent system shall include: Description Model QTY 1 EVOS M5000 Imaging System AMF5000 3 2 Rapid Exchange ZGEXSCEV 3 3 Digital Smartstart A40109 3 4 Objective FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/7.13 WD AMEP4981 3 5 Objective FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/6.12WD AMEP4982 3 6 Objective FL 40X LWDPH 0.65NA/1.79WD AMEP4983 3 7 EVOS Light Cube, DAPI 2.0 AMEP4950 3 8 EVOS Light Cube, GFP 2.0 AMEP4951 3 9 EVOS Light Cube, CY5 2.0 AMEP4956 3 10 EVOS Light Cube, Texas Red 2.0 AMEP4955 3 11 PLAN APO 2X, NAO.08, 6.2 MM AMEP4751 2 12 OBJ FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/10.58WD AMEP4980 1 SPECIFICATIONS Optics Description Infinity-corrected optical system; MRS threaded objectives with 45 mm parfocal distance Imaging Mode Fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield, phase contrast Imaging Methods Single color, multicolor, time lapse, Z-stacking, movie capture Illumination Adjustable-intensity LED light cubes with integrated hard-coated filter set and >50,000-hour life Light cube capacity 5-position chamber for 4 fluorescence cubes + brightfield Objective capacity 5 position automated torrent Objectives Wide selection of high-quality long working distance (LWD) and coverslip- corrected objectives Condenser 60-mm LWD condenser; 4-position turret with a clear aperture and 3 phase annuli Focus mechanism Automated focus with sub-micron (0.150 µm) resolution (single-step accuracy) LCD Display 18.5 in. high-resolution articulated LCD monitor, 1920 x 1080 Monochrome camera High-sensitivity 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536) CMOS sensor with 3.45 µm pixel resolution Captured images 16-bit RAW monochrome: TIFF, PNG (12-bit dynamic range) 8-bit color: TIFF, PNG, JPG Movies and time-lapse: AVI, WMV Physical Characteristics Power Supply 24VAC Adapter Dimensions 45.7 x 58.4 x 45.7 cm Weight 16.4 kg X/Y Scanning Stage Travel range 120 mm x 80 mm with sub-micro resolution Drop-in inserts to receive vessel holders System Display 18.5 Articulated LCD Computer Embedded PC with 4 GB RAM Storage 10 GB SSD 16 GB USB 3.0 Memory Stick Output Ports Power; 4 x USB 2.0; 1 x USB 3.0; 1 Display port; 1 RJ45 Networking Capability Connection through Windows/SMB Network via Ethernet cable connection USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Dongle Software Software with capabilities to: select colors and adjust brightness while viewing an image adjust contrast, saturation, and color balance choose between high resolution and quick capture capture and save images cell counting confluence Z-stacking image tiling and stitching time-lapse movies RGB synthesis autofocus. If interested in providing a quote in the future, please provide the following: Business Size Socioeconomic Status Capability Statement Are you the manufacturer of this equipment? If you are the manufacturer, please provide a list of authorized distributors Are you an authorized distributor? If an authorized distributor, please provide documentation indicating such. All responses shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist no later than 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2021. Responses should be sent via email to contact@example.gov. No phone call responses will be accepted. End of Document