SAM #1232SA26Q1332

USDA ARS Solicitation for GigaMacro Magnify 2 Drawer/Specimen Scanning System

The USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory is seeking a high-resolution drawer/specimen scanning system for digitizing entomological specimens and research materials. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Systematic Entomology Laboratory - USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division - OEMs and Vendors: - GigaMacro (Magnify 2 model specified) - Products Requested: - GigaMacro Magnify 2 drawer/specimen-scanning system (or equivalent) - Includes hardware, robotics, optics, backlighting, templates, integrated software, control computer with monitor - 65mm manual focus macro lens - 1-5x and 1/3/5x telecentric objective lenses - Telecentric lens (~0.4x) for 35mm full frame sensors - Quantity: 1 system - Services Requested: - Optional on-site installation and training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support gigapixel imaging for entomological specimens, microscope slides, and research materials - Must be ready for out-of-box operation - Delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order - Delivery location: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC - Must meet all salient characteristics as specified in the technical attachment - Set aside for small businesses, including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses

Description

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; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1332 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Drawer/Specimen Scanning System.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

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