6640--OKC Clinical Pathology Microscope Purchase

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT INQUIRY

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) is seeking information and sources that can provide QTY. 1 Olympus BX46 Microscopes, Brand Name or Equal To for the VA Oklahoma City Health Care System, 921 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

The Equal To offer must meet the following salient characteristics:
Microscope stand containing a 6-position nosepiece to include the following objectives: 2X, 4X, 20X, 40X, 60X.
User-changeable objectives to maximize system adaptability.
Stage to accommodate hemacytometers and microscopic slides for diverse laboratory applications.
Coarse and fine focus adjustments with high sensitivity for precision imaging.
Adjustable phase condenser for optimal contrast in sample observation.
High-Intensity LED Lamp with control dial and long-lasting performance.
3-Prong Power Cord (UYCP-11) for reliable and safe electrical connectivity.
LED Pointer included in the Dual Observation Attachment for teaching and training
purposes.
Eyepieces (WHN10X-H-1-8 & WHN10X-1-8) for scope with an additional eyepiece for trinocular capability. Arranged with two additional eyepieces positioned for side-viewing functionality. All eyepieces must have a tilting capability.
BX45-PO Polarizer to fit in the light well for fluorescence body fluid crystal identification.
The microscope must be capable of analyzing the following specimens: Endometrium, Endocervix, Skin Shaves, Various Colon Polyps, Skin Punches, Bone, Prostates, and Soft Tissue.

The contractor must provide all parts required to meet the salient characteristics required:
One (1) Olympus BX46 Microscope, Brand Name or Equal To - Period of Performance Estimated based on manufacturing and delivery lead time
06-30-2025 - 07-28-2025
Description
Quantity
Part Number
BX46 frame with 6-position nosepiece
1
BX46-NP6, Brand Name or Equal To
U-LHLEDC-1-2; TRANSMITTED WHITE LED FOR BX43, BX46, BX63
1
5-UL3152, Brand Name or Equal To
UYCP-11; US Style 3-prong Power Cord
1
UYCP-11, Brand Name or Equal To
U-TTR-2;TILTING TRINOC HEAD 50:50,100:0,0:100% POSITIONS
1
3-U330, Brand Name or Equal To
Eyepiece for BX/IX, 10x Focusing w/ F=24mm t=1.5mm Retical Shelf, FN22
3
WHN10X-H-1-8, Brand Name or Equal To
Eyepiece for BX/IX, 10x w/ F=24mm t=1.5mm Retical Shelf, FN22
1
WHN10X-1-8, Brand Name or Equal To
PLAPON2X; PLAN APO 2X OBJECTIVE, NA 0.08, WD 6.2MM
1
1-U2B92, Brand Name or Equal To
U Plan Fluorite 4X Objective, NA 0.13, WD 17MM
1
UPLFLN4X-7, Brand Name or Equal To
U Plan Fluorite 20X Objective, NA 0.5, WD 2.1MM
1
UPLFLN20X-7, Brand Name or Equal To
U Plan Fluorite 40X Objective, NA 0.75, WD 0.51MM
1
UPLFLN40X-7, Brand Name or Equal To
PLCN60X-1-7; PLAN ACHROMAT 60X OBJECTIVE, NA0.8, WD0.2MM
1
1-U2B1312, Brand Name or Equal To
U-SVRC; RIGHT HAND MECHANICAL STAGE FOR BX45
1
4-U132, Brand Name or Equal To
U-HLDT-4; LEFT RELEASE SLIDE HOLDER, DOUBLE SLIDE, THICK
1
4-U142, Brand Name or Equal To
Dual Observation Attachment for Front-to-Back Viewing with Built-In LED Pointer
1
U-DO3-1-7, Brand Name or Equal To
U-TBI-3-CLI; TILTING BINOCULAR OBS TUBE,5-35 DEG, REVERSE
1
3-U137, Brand Name or Equal To
UYCP-11; US Style 3-prong Power Cord
1
UYCP-11, Brand Name or Equal To
BX45-PO; POLARIZER FOR BX45 FILTER SLOT
1
U-P500, Brand Name or Equal To
U-ANT; ANALYZER FOR TRANSMITTED LIGHT, FITS IN NOSEPI SLIDER
1
U-P115, Brand Name or Equal To

The NAICS code 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

In response to this announcement, please provide the information below. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met:
NAICS Code: 334516
Company Name:
Address:
UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number:
Contact Name:
Phone No.:
Email:
Business Size Information - Select all that applies:
Small Business
Emerging Small Business
Small Disadvantaged Business
Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act
HUBZone
Woman Owned
Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small
Veteran Owned Small Business
Large Business
FSS/GSA Contract Holder:
Yes No
FSS/GSA Contract Number:

Effective Date/ Expiration Date:

Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract:
Yes No
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Research Questions must be completed:
Buy American Act (FAR 52.225) What percentage of the proposed product (including leases) is a:
Domestic end product? _____________ (%)
Foreign end product? _______________ (%)
Questions for Small Businesses ONLY must be completed:
Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) What percentage of the work would be subcontracted to another company? ________ If > 0, what is company s business size: __________
If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (FAR 52.215-23): _______________________________
Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33) must be completed:
Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [Â ] yes [Â ] no
Does your company exceed 500 employees? [Â ] yes [Â ] no If yes, list # of employees: _________
Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [Â ] yes [Â ] no
Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [Â ] yes [Â ] no
Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [Â ] yes [Â ] no If yes, what is the manufacturer s name? ________________
The information submitted shall contain the company s business size status. This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation. This is not a request for quote (RFQ). No questions will be answered. The VA will not pay for any information received resulting from this sources sought notice. Requests for copies of a solicitation shall not be honored or acknowledged. Information should be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. If your organization can provide all services of this potential requirement and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Devin Reichert, Devin.Reichert@va.gov, Contracting Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 19, 6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 and NCO19lab@va.gov  with a statement describing your capabilities and completed table above. The capability statement shall include a point of contact, complete mailing address, telephone number, email address and state the company s business size status. The deadline for this information to be received is 09:00 AM Mountain Time, 04/30/2025.

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