SAM #36C10X26Q0123

Nationwide Procurement of OEM Automated Coverslipper Machines and Accessories for VA Medical Centers

This opportunity involves the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking nationwide procurement of automated coverslipper machines for use in VA medical centers. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick and Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg - Veterans Health Administration Equipment Life Cycle Management Program - OEMs and Vendors: - Leica Biosystems (OEM for HistoCore Chromax and Spectra product lines) - NX EQ (as referenced in the solicitation) - Products/Services Requested: - Automated coverslipper machines (NX EQ or Leica HistoCore Chromax/Spectra or equivalent) - HistoCore Chromax CV standalone (Part No. 14048562192) - HistoCore CHROMAX Workstation Kit (Part No. 14048560983) - HistoCore SPECTRA Workstation Kit (Part No. 14051254355) - HistoCore SPECTRA CV - Accessories: plastic racks, rack hangers (various colors, 3 pcs each), power cords, UPS, barcode reader - Service options: ChromaxCV Silver/Gold Service, SPECTRA CV Silver/Gold Service, 9CON-SCHRMXCV 1-5 (Part No. 14051454200), 9CON-GCHRMXCV 1-5 - All equipment must be new, OEM only; no refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market items - Manufacturer warranty required - Includes accessories, consumables, and service options - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 3% Service Level Agreement fee embedded in pricing - Vendors must meet salient characteristics (throughput, coverslip size compatibility, operational features) - Electronic invoice submission required - Delivery is FOB Destination, with locations specified in individual orders - Contract includes a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods (up to 5 years total) - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Nationwide VA medical centers - Key offices: Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick (MD), Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg (VA), National Center for Patient Safety (Ann Arbor, MI), VA Financial Services Center (Austin, TX)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10X26Q0123 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Automated Coverslipper Machines. This acquisition is unrestricted. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Line Items: Refer to Attachment D - Price Cost Schedule for CLINs, quantities, and units of measure. Description of Requirements: Quoters shall provide NX EQ automated coverslipper machines that meet the salient characteristics listed in Attachment B Product Description. Only new OEM equipment is acceptable. No refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market items will be considered. Delivery and Acceptance: Delivery is FOB Destination. Specific delivery locations and dates will be identified in individual orders issued under the contract. Additional Links:VA | OALC | OPAL | SAC

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