The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), intends to procure a name brand or equal specialized piece of equipment: (1) GE Logiq E Ultrasound Machine e -VET Basic Equine BT - 09. The portable unit/system is needed for the diagnostic ultrasound of multiple research projects being conducted at the NIH. Requirements: GE Logiq e General Electric/Any Veterinary Ultrasound Equipment 1 EA USB Cable, 6' Compatible to the base unit Cable 1 EA Hard Carrying case Compatible to the base unit Hard case 1 EA Soft Carrying case Compatible to the base unit Soft case 1 EA On-Site Training with Appl. Specialist On-Site Training 1 EA Keyboard cover Compatible to the base unit " 1 EA Microconvex Transducer Compatible to the base unit " 1 EA Linear Transducer Compatible to the base unit " 1 EA Convex Transducer Compatible to the base unit " 1 EA CrossXBeam (comp) Imaging Software equal or compatible " 1 EA Color & Anotomical M-Mode Imaging SW equal or compatible " 1 EA Cart w/power cord Compatible to the base unit Cart 1 EA SONY UP-D897 equal or compatible Thermal printer 1 EA Quoted ultrasound machine must meet or exceed the following specifications: Minimum specifications: DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Height 61 mm (2.49 in) console only 76.5 mm (3.12 in) with handle Width 340 mm (13.88 in) Depth 287 mm (11.71 in) console only 327 mm (13.35 in) with handle Weight with Battery approx. 4.6 kg (10.1 lb.) ELECTRICAL POWER Voltage 100- 240 V AC Frequency 50/60 Hz Power Max. 130 VA with Peripherals CONSOLE DESIGN Laptop Style Integrated HDD (80GB) Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (standard) Wired, wireless LAN Support - For DICOM communication - For Network Storage (Image store to PC without DICOM system) USB ECG (AHA / IEC) (Optional) Support CWD (Optional) Support 1 probe port with micro-connector Rear handle User Interface OPERATOR KEYBOARD Alphanumeric Keyboard Ergonomic Hard Key Operations Integrated Recording Keys for Remote Control of Peripheral Devices and DICOM Devices 6 TGC Pods, with Re-mapping functionality at any depth Backlight keys DISPLAY SCREEN 15 inch High-Resolution Color LCD - Display size: 1024x768 Interactive Dynamic Software Menu Open Angle Adjustable - 0 to 160 Integrated Speakers Brightness Adjustment Audio Volume Adjustment Equivalent offers shall provide complete specifications and/or descriptive literature for any alternates offered, stating catalog number, manufacturer, packaging. Offerors are requested to indicate any differences from the specifications listed. Failure to provide complete information may cause offer to be non-responsive Warranty period MUST be specified with months, including parts, labor and travel All offers must be F.O.B. destination Any shipping charges must be identified and listed on the response for evaluation. Partial offers will not be accepted. This request is for interested firms with the capability of providing a quote for an equal or compatible item listed above The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large) and DUNS number. Vendors may identify in writing their interest and capability in response to this requirement or submit a quote/proposal. All responses received before the closing date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. Vendors who believe they can provide the requirement may submit written notification to the Contracting Specialist "No Later Than" 2:00 PM, EST, July 23, 2010 Responses may be emailed to ryan.pike@nih.gov or faxed to: (301)480-3338 to the attention of Ryan Pike, by the deadline stated above. All vendors are hereby notified that if your quote is not received by the date/time and location specified in this notice, it will not be considered. All quotes shall be clearly marked with: Reference Number NHLBI-PB-(HL)-2010-245-RTP. This synopsis/solicitation is distributed solely through the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. All future information concerning the acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. PLEASE, NO PHONE INQUIRES. The contract vehicle will be a Firm Fixed price order. Quotes will be evaluated by the following: lowest price technically acceptable