MODIFICATION
65 -- FTIR Device
- Notice Date
- 7/12/2012
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- 5342 Dudley Blvd., CCA- Bldg 209, McClellan Park, CA 95652
- ZIP Code
- 95652
- Solicitation Number
- VA261-12-R-1139
- Response Due
- 7/19/2012
- Archive Date
- 1/15/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Daniel Czech, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 9169234558, Fax: 9169234554
- E-Mail Address
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daniel.czech@va.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- AMENDMENT NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is VA261-12-R-1139 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-07-19 18:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The VHA NCO 21 - 261 - NCO Contract Office requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, SPOT 400 STD STAGE + FRONT MIR TGS - NA Spotlight 400 FT-IR Imaging System (standard stage) Accessories kit # Accessories kit; comprises micro sampling kit, Gold mirror assembly, sample holder (3 X 13mm), rotatable cell holder, box of slides (72) and KBr windows (2) Includes installation and familiarization One-year on-site warranty Unpacked mass (Kg): Imager 32Kg, Frontier MIR 34Kg, stage 2.7Kg, and stage controller 2.8Kg. Unpacked dimensions (mm): Imager 570d x 340w x 470h, Frontier 520w x 600d x 300h. *SEE SOW FOR MORE DETAILS, 1, EA; LI 002, L1860320: ATR Imaging Accessory Recommended option for the Spotlight 400 or 400N which allows convenient Imaging of samples up to 10 mm thick. A large precision aligned crystal enables 400 micron areas to be collected to get more information from the sample quickly. Features include:- # High quality optical and mechanical assemblies provide the highest performance # Alignment tools speed operation and improve data quality # Largest area size for the most information from your ATR samples # Flexible imaging area sizes for efficient data collection # Comprehensive software assistance guides operation and minimizes mistakes # Extensive software data processing allows the rapid extraction of information from ATR images The accessory is supplied with variable pressure arm, User#s guide, carry case, tweezers, magnifying Glass and pack of lens tissues, 1, EA; LI 003, L1250053: UATR 1 bounce -KRS-5 Spectrum 100 Universal Diamond/KRS-5 ATR with 1 Reflection Top- Plate and Pressure Arm For the analysis of liquids and solids. Features of the UATR include: Automatic recognition - as soon as the accessory is placed in the sample compartment the Universal ATR module is recognized along with its serial number and type of ATR crystal (1, 3 or 9 Reflection).(Note: This feature applies to Spectrum 100 and 400 systems only) Instrument settings are optimized for the UATR and crystal combination. (Spectrum 100 and 400 only) Zero alignment, zero set-up - once locked into the sample compartment, the accessory is ready to be used. Alignment is not necessary. Integrated - the plug-in module design means the accessory becomes an integral part of the instrument once installed. Pressure arm supplied as standard, 1, EA; LI 004, L1860317: Spare ATR Imaging Crystal, 2, EA; LI 005, 09991420: MAINS LEAD USA 2M 125V 16A LINE CORD Suitable for North America., 1, EA; LI 006, L9302618: CELL MINIATURE DIAMOND ANVIL MINIATURE DIAMOND ANVIL CELL. Used to compress samples such as fibers, paint chips and polymers to the correct thickness for maximum infrared definition., 1, EA; LI 007, L1860409: HOLDER FOR 13MM SAMPL DISK W/GOLD MIRROR Holder for 13mm Sampling Disks (includes gold mirror), 1, EA; LI 008, N0200170: Onsite Scientific Consulting Service IR This service is a customized service provided at the facility of the purchaser. The service can include, but is not limited to system applications training, method development, application assistance, method transfer from previous instrumentation, productivity improvements, sample introduction optimizations, and implementation of new methodology. All travel costs are included in this item. The item is sold on a per day basis with per day being defined as a typical 8 hour period.", 3, EA; LI 009, 00POS1: Extended Warranty +1PM -Spect100/Spot400, 12, MO; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 21 - 261 - NCO Contract Office intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 21 - 261 - NCO Contract Office is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. technical specifications, etc.) may be requested, pricing shall be entered in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the awardee may be required to complete the solicitation documents at the time of award.
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