6515--Brand Name or Equal Dual Head Microscope with Camera

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The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Lebanon VAMC, Lebanon, PA 17042 has a brand name or equal requirement for Dual Head Microscope System with Camera.

The following Items are required:

This is a brand name or equal requirement for a Dual Head Microscope System with Camera. The brand name for reference is Evident Scientific Inc., and the brand name product for reference is the BX53 Dual Head Microscope with Camera. Looking for American-made equivalents.

Salient Characteristics:
Upright microscope frame includes from mount intensity control dial, light intensity manager ( LIM) on/off button and preset button.
High intensity LED lamp for dual head microscope systems, approximately 50,000 hours of lifespan.
US style 3-prong power cord.
Transmitted light arm
7 position coded nosepiece objective includes slot for DIC prism.
Plan achromat 2X objective, NA 0.06, WD 5.8mm
U Plan Fluorite 4X Objective, NA 0.13, WD 17MM
U Plan Fluorite 10X Objective, NA 0.3, WD 10MM
U Plan Fluorite 20X objective, NA 0.5, WD 2.1MM
U Plan Fluorite 40X objective, NA 0.75, WD 0.51MM
Plan achromat 50X oil objective with IRIS, NA 0.9-0.5, WD 0.2MM
Plan achromat 100X oil objective, NA 1.25 WD 0.15MM
Immersion oil clean bottle 8ml set with SDS
Right hand mechanical stage, rackless, long stalk
Left release slide holder, double slide, thick
Stage handle extension adapter for manual stages, 2 parts
Rubber caps F/BX control knobs, thin, set of 2
Strain free swing condenser, NA 0.9/0.17, 1.25X-100X coverage
TILT/Telescope obs tube, inverted, 0-25/degree, ecoglass
Eyepiece for BX/IX 10X w/ =24mm t=1.5mm retical shelf, FN22
Eyepiece for BX/X 10X focusing w/ =24mm t=1.5mm retical shelf, FN22
Analyzer for Gout Identification Includes Analyzer and full wave compensator in a single slider
Polarizer for Transmitting light, 45mm diameter, fits in light well
Dust cover, hood type for microscope
0.5XC-3-8; CCD Camera adapter, 0.5X Lens, C-mount
1/18 6.4MP color CMOS, 2.4um, 45fps, incl. USB3.1 cable (2.9m)
cellSens standard Version 4.2, electric delivery
Dual Observation Attachment for Front-to-Back Viewing with Build-in LD Pointer
US Style 3-prong Power Cord
TRINOC, OBSERV.TUBE 100:0.80:20, 0:100% Positions
Eyepiece, 10x w/ =24mm t=1.5mm retical shelf, FN22
Eyepiece, 10x focusing w/ = 24mm t= 1.5mm retical shelf, FN22
FL Illuminator, 8-POS TURTRET
White Direct Couple Single Band/UV @ 365 system with adapter and power cord
Filter Set 470/40X, BS495, 525/50M w/ cube.

ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
Lebanon VAMC (Warehouse)
1700 S. Lincoln Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17042

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV.

Responses to this notice shall include:

Company Name
Address
Point of Contact
Phone Number
Email Address
DUNS Number
CAGE Code
Tax ID Number

** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service
disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this
procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to
provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered:
http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/.
Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database.
Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 334510:
1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 334510? YES ______ NO ______

2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______

3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______

4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______

5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______

6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______

7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______

Schedule Number: ___________________

Expiration Date: _____________________

Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address.
Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Alexandra Stankovic via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.

Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:
Alexandra Stankovic
Contracting Specialist
Alexandra.Stankovic@va.gov

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Brochure/Specification Sheet for the product offered as well as a letter of authorization.

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