6640--650-25-4-741-0229: Campden Vibrating Microtome (VA-25-00088618)

on Circular 2005-101. (iv) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed priced award with a one year period of performance. The Contractor shall provide all equipment to Providence VA Medical Center locations as described in the Performance Work Statement. Please see the Price Schedule, and Evaluation criteria below for full requirement details and quote submission. This solicitation is unrestricted for brand name or equal purchase of a Vibrating Microtome (Vibratome). Domestic end product is preferred. If an item in this� solicitation� is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal"� products� must� meet are specified in the� solicitation. To be considered for award,� offers� of "equal"� products, including "equal"� products� of the brand name manufacturer,� must- Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this� solicitation; Clearly identify the item by- Brand name, if any; and Make or model number; Include� descriptive literature� such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the� Contracting Officer; and Clearly describe any modifications the� offeror� plans to make in a product to make it conform to the� solicitation� requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. The� Contracting Officer� will evaluate "equal"� products� on the basis of information furnished by the� offeror� or identified in the� offer� and reasonably available to the� Contracting Officer. The� Contracting Officer� is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the� offer. Unless the� offeror� clearly indicates in its� offer� that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the� offeror� shall� provide the brand name product referenced in the� solicitation. The NAICS 334516. The size standard is 1,000 employees. The PSC/FSC is 6640. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist by email at andrew.simard@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Response must be received by 09/26/2025 NLT 10:00am EST. SECTION A - STATEMENT OF WORK Contractor shall provide brand name or equal product to the Campden Vibrating Microtome, 9000SMZ. The equipment is a high-precision programmable Vibratome, which includes Opti-Cal z-axis calibration device, demountable tissue bath and sample blades in stainless steel and ceramic. A vibratome is a type of microtome used to section biological tissue using a vibrating stainless steel or ceramic blade. Unlike rotary microtomes, cryostats, or paraffin-embedded slicing methods, a vibratome allows for the preparation of unfixed or lightly fixed tissue sections without the need for freezing or embedding in wax.� The Campden� 9000SMZ� Vibratome is the most advanced vibrating microtome, engineered for precise sectioning of live and fixed tissue. The instrument delivers unmatched control, slice quality, and tissue viability - making it the ideal vibratome for our research. In cardiac research, detailed insight into mechanical performance is crucial for developing targeted therapies and understanding how the heart adapts to pathological conditions. Pressure-volume (PV) loops provide a detailed representation of the heart's functions during each beat. One loop represents a complete cardiac cycle and shows how pressure and volume within the ventricle change as the heart fills with blood, contracts, ejects blood, and relaxes. PV loops are used in clinical care where in-depth cardiac mechanics are necessary to guide treatment or evaluate therapeutic interventions. Nowadays, in addition to traditional catheterization for PV loops in live animals, a technique using living myocardial slices (LMS) to study cardiac mechanical performance has been developed. The Campden Vibrating Microtome has the ability to slice live tissue, as compared with other instruments that only slice dead tissue. This new technique is emerging as a powerful tool to advance cardiovascular research for the development of novel therapeutics. Features of the 9000SMZ Vibratome; High-Precision Vibrating Microtome Over� 40 years� experience with� >4000� vibrating microtome� publications. 5-Year Warranty. Proven high-quality slices with� high cell viability. No chatter marks. Variable blade frequency & amplitude� to cater for� all� tissue types. Precise control� of advance speed, adjustable during slicing, for the perfect slice. Measure� & correct blade Z-axis deflection (down to 0.1µm), essential for quality slices. Slice window� mode for fast, automatic sectioning. Clear visibility of tissue; positional adjustments can be made during slicing. Store up to� 8 user slice profiles� for easy recall. Compatibility with IONOPTIX Cardiac Slice System SECTION B.1 - PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Campden Vibrating Microtome 9000SMZ. High Precision Programmable Vibratome, includes Opti-Cal z-axis calibration device demountable tissue bath and sample blades in stainless steel and ceramic. *INCLUDES Insurance and ground shipping. PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 9000SMZ GRAND TOTAL __________________ SECTION B.2 - DELIVERY SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Providence VA Medical Center 830 Chalkstone Ave. Providence, RI 02908 4734 USA 1.00 MARK FOR: Heather D. Thibaudeau (401) 273-7100 ext 12713 heather.thibaudeau@va.gov SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES FAR Number Title Date 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES NOV 2023 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract: C.1 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause (1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; (2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment; (3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests; (4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; an