Brand Name or Equal Dual Head Microscope with Camera

Page 1 of 2 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

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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. End of Document