Carl Zeiss Microimaging LSM 700 URGB (405) or equal

RECOVERY - This procurement will be firm-fixed price and is funded in whole by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [ARRA] of 2009 and is subject to the reporting requirements of the Act. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NIHOD2010172 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and all interested vendors may submit a quotation. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a commercially available equipment requirement for a Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc. LSM 700 URGB (405), or equal. The Microscope system shall include the following or better: 1. Shall include an LSM 700 URGB (405) 2 channel laser or better. 2. Shall include 3D LSM for ZEN 2009 Software. 3. Shall include Axio Observer Z1 for LSM 700 Transmitted Light PMT with the following or better: T - PMT LSM 700 and housing for 2 Illuminators Man with Rot Mirror. 4. Shall include Axio Observer Z1 stand mot with the following or better: 2 Each Axio Observer Z1 stand Mot, 2 Each Z - drive Operation Flat Left Imager/Observer, 2 Each Nosepiece 6x H/DIC Mot M27 for Observer, 2 Each Optovar Turret 3 position Mot, 2 Each Mirror Insert VIS for BaseSlider for Vert200, 2 Each Sideport 60N L/R 100 3 pos for Observer, 2 Each Binoc Tube 45/23 for Axio Observer, Upgrade kit Axio Observer camera port, Vibraplate Axio Observer, and Dust Cover for Vert100/135/200. 5. Shall include the following Fluorescence Equipment or better: 2 Each FL/HD Light Train Man for Observer, 2 Each Adjusting Aid HBO/XBO for Skop2+/Vert200, 2 Each Shutter FL, Internal for Observer D1 Z1, 2 Each Diaphragm Slider for Vert200 and Observer, 2 Each Reflector Turret 6x Mot for Observer, Reflector Module FL EC P&C, FL Filter Set 49 DAPI, EX G365 S Free, FL Filter Set 43 HE Cy3 Shift Free, FL Filter Set 38 HE GFP Shift Free. 6. Shall include the following Transmitted Light Equipment or better: 2 Each Illuminator Carrier Tilt Back for Observer Z1, Lamphousing 12V/100W with Collector, and Bulb HAL 12V/100W Rectangular Filament. 7. Shall include the following HBO Illuminator and accessories or better: Lamphousing HBO 100, Burner HBO 103 W/2, and Power Supply for HBO 100 Lamp. 8. Shall include the following Manual Stage or better: Mechanical Stage 130 X 85 R/L for Observer and 2 Each Universal Mounting Frame K. 9. Shall include the following Scanning Stage or better: Scanning stage 130 x 85 mot. P; CAN and Electronic Coaxial Drive CAN (D) 10. Shall include the following Optics or better: APO Calibration LSM M27, EC Plan-Neofluar 10x/0.30 WD=5.2, Plan-Apochromat 20x/0.8 D=0.55, DIC Slider EC PN 10x 20x/PA 20x, EC Plan-Neofluar 40x/1.30 Oil WD=0.21, DIC Slider PN 40x, F 40x, PA 40x, Plan-Apochromat 63x/1.40 Oil D=0.18, DIC Slider PA 63x/1.4 III HR, Alpha Plan-Apo 100x/1.46 Oil DIC WD=0.1, DIC Slider PA 100x/1.46 III, 2 Each Condenser LD 0.55 H/Ph 1/2/3/DIC, 2 Each Eyepiece PL 10x/23 Br foc, 2 Each TFT Docking Station, DIC Prism 11/0.55, DIC Prism III/0.55, 2 Each Polarizer D Rotatable, and Analyzer Module ACR P&C. 11. Shall Include Installation Delivery: The government anticipates delivery to be made within 90 days from the date the contractor receives award. The government will evaluate, as regards to time of delivery, offeror's that propose delivery within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offeror's that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable anticipated delivery period specified above will also be considered. The Government reserves the right to award either the anticipated delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the anticipated schedule above will apply. Offeror's Proposed Delivery Schedule: Within __________ days after receipt of award. The required upgrade will be obtained from the contractor that can provide the equipment in the manner that represents the best value for the Government needs. The NIH will evaluate the quality and feasibility of the proposals. The following will be considered, in order of importance, for the determination of the best value: 1) Technical -Meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications. Evaluation of technical Capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. The Government will evaluate whether the quoter has demonstrated that its proposed equipment meets or exceeds all requirements. Quotations that do not demonstrate that the proposed equipment meets all requirements will not be considered further for award. Quoters shall also include product literature which addresses all specifications and clearly documents that the product offered meets or exceeds the specifications identified herein. Note: if the quoter does not indicate whether its proposed equipment meets a certain technical requirement, the Government will determine that it does not. 2) Past Experience - Submit names, organization and telephone numbers of at least three (3) current or previous customers for same or similar equipment. Include the type of equipment provided and location where the equipment was installed for each current or previous customer. Past performance will be evaluated to determine the overall quality of the product and service provided and the Contractor's history of meeting delivery schedules for prior deliverables. The Government is not required to contact all references provided by the quoter. Also references other than those identified by the quoter may be contacted by the Government to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation of the quoter's past performance.3) Price - The price will be evaluated based on price reasonableness and affordability for the Government American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements: This purchase order requires the contractor to provide products and/or services that are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act requires the contractor to report on its use of Recovery Act funds under this purchase order. The contractor shall report the information required by FAR 52.204-11(d), which is incorporated by reference into this purchase order, using the online reporting tool available at http://www.FederalReporting.gov . All work funded, in whole or in part, by the Recovery Act, and for which an invoice is submitted prior to September 30, 2009, shall be reported cumulatively and submitted on October 10, 2009. After September 30, 2009, reports are due no later than the 10th day after the end of each calendar quarter. These reports will be made available to the public. By submission of an offer, the quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any purchase order resulting from this solicitation. The CCR website is located at www.ccr.gov The quoter must complete FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (AUG 2009) - with DUNS Number Addendum [52.204-6 (April 2008)]. The Offeror Representations and Certifications may be found at http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/SAP/52-212-3plusadd.pdf The provisions and clauses applicable to and incorporated in this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008); FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors'Commercial Items (JUN 2008); FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation'Commercial Items (JAN 1999); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions'Commercial Items (MAR 2009); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders'Commercial Items (JUN 2009); as well as the following clauses cited therein: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995); FAR 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (MAR 2009); FAR 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act'Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009); FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JULY 2005); FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004); FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006); FAR 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act'Supplies (Feb 2009); FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008); FAR 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). All responsible sources may submit a quotation that will be considered by the Agency. Three copies of the vendor's quotation (including product literature) must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 10, 2009. Quotations must reference solicitation NIHOD2010172. For delivery of responses through the Postal Service (including US Postal Service Express Mail) the address is National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisitions, Attn: Marcia Goldman, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 539A (MSC 7663) BETHESDA, MD 20892. For delivery of responses through courier, FedEx or UPS, the address is National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisitions, Attn: Marcia Goldman , 6011 Executive Blvd, Room 539A (MSC 7663), ROCKVILLE, MD 20852. E-mail and Fax submissions are not authorized. Requests for information concerning this requirement must be submitted in writing, and can be sent via e-mailed to Goldmanm@od.nih.gov by Wednesday, November 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. It is the vendor's responsibility to confirm receipt of all quotations and/or questions by the closing date of this announcement by contacting Marcia Goldman at 301-496-2302 or via email at Goldmanm@od.nih.gov. Collect calls will not be accepted. Contracting Office Address: 6011 Executive Blvd 5th Floor Rockville, Maryland 20852-3804 United States Primary Point of Contact.: Marcia Goldman Goldmanm@od.nih.gov Phone: 301-496-2302 Fax: 301-402-3407