SAM #12639526Q0084

The USDA APHIS Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) is seeking to procure an Olympus BX53 Dark Field Microscope system with DP75 Camera and specialized components for laboratory use in Ames, Iowa. - Government Buyer - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) - Contracting office: MRPBS Minneapolis, MN - OEMs and Vendors - Olympus (Evident Scientific, parent company of Olympus Scientific Solutions) - Products/Services Requested - Olympus BX53F2-1-2 microscope frame (Qty: 1) - U-LHLEDC100-1-2 white LED light source (Qty: 1) - BX3-ARM transmitted light arm (Qty: 1) - U-SVRB-4 right hand mechanical stage (Qty: 1) - U-HLDT-4 left release slide holder, double slide, thick (Qty: 2) - U-SHGT rubber caps for BX control knobs, set of 2 (Qty: 1) - U-DCD darkfield condenser, dry, NA 0.92/0.80, aperture iris, 10x-40x (Qty: 1) - U-TTR-3 trinocular ergo tube (Qty: 1) - WHN10X-H-1-28 eyepiece (Qty: 1) - U-D6RES-1-2 encoded 6 position revolving nosepiece (Qty: 1) - UPLXAPO10X, UPLXAPO20X, UPLXAPO40X objectives (Qty: 1 each) - DP75-1-2 12MP Microscope Camera (Qty: 1) - U-TV1XC camera adaptor (Qty: 1) - Onsite setup and technical support (Qty: 1) - Unique or Notable Requirements - Equipment must be compatible with CellSens imaging software and integrate with existing LIMS - Only Olympus/Evident Scientific products are acceptable due to proprietary features (e.g., pull-out infrared filter, high numerical aperture objectives) - OEM traceability required for all parts - Delivery required within 90 days to the CVB Bacteriology Lab in Ames, IA - Equipment is essential for 9CFR potency testing and reagent documentation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 12639526Q0084 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a laboratory-grade Dark field microscope Olympus BX53 Microscope & DP75 Camera and components.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.  The small business size standard is 1,000 people.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.