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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI only. The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1000 Employees). Responses to this RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide a Rotary Microtome Instrument that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA San Diego Healthcare System: Must have an antistatic waste tray Must be semi-motorized with capability for manual operation. Must have coarse feed wheel with selectable turn direction. Must have the capability to move object head between 200um/s and 1800um/s. Must have user adjustable force balance system a. Must be capable of being used with both low and high profile blades.. Must have interchangeable parts that allow for the replacement of blade holder components individually. The dimensions of the equipment must not exceed the following, width 477mm x depth 620mm x height 295mm. Must have a digital display.Is a display needed? If yes, does it need to be digital? Yes, we need it be digital. Brand name Info: BRAND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT # QTY Leica Microsystems HistoCore MULTICUT Configuration 149MULTI0C1 1 Leica Microsystems Power cord USA - 15 AMP 14041157009 1 The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, p…

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