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This is a solicitation for a Nikon AX R Hybrid confocal laser scanning microscope system for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The system is intended for live cell imaging and high-resolution tissue and cell imaging for the research department. The procurement is brand name only. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications for the microscope, scanning capabilities, detection, resolution, support equipment, automation, and objectives. Contracting requirements include a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, scheduled maintenance checks, calibration, unpacking, assembly, installation, calibration, and user training. The delivery and installation location is Building 21, Research Building, **** Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA **** are due by Wednesday, April 8th at 1:00 PM EST. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All items in the solicitation must be quoted to be considered responsive.
The delivery date for the items is to be determined and is specified in the delivery schedule. The solicitation states see delivery schedule for item number **** and subsequent items, and the delivery date is not explicitly stated as a single date for all items.
The bid notice states that payment will be made in accordance with the prompt payment act and prompt payment regulations. Invoices are to be submitted upon delivery and acceptance by the government.
The bid notice specifies a 1-year equipment manufacturer's warranty for mechanical or optical defects, and a 1-year warranty for electrical, electronic, or wear-related components.
The bid notice states that the government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The only explicitly mentioned evaluation factor is price.
To be deemed responsive and considered for award, an offeror's quote must include an authorization letter from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) if the offeror is not the OEM, and the offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for filing a challenge or protest. However, it does mention that protests are to be served on the contracting officer by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt.