This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This is a Brand Name or Equal To Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C26025Q0329. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price supply order from this solicitation. This is a solicitation for Van Gogh Microscopy CelTivity System. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03 Effective January 17, 2025. This solicitation is unrestricted open market. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 and the PSC is 6515. All interested companies shall provide quotations that are Brand Name or Equal To: Equipment Needed: Items: Brand Name or Equal to of the following supplies Item # Description/Part Number* Qty Price Extended Amount 1 Van Gogh Microscopy System Includes: imaging unit, CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, calibration tool, and cart Mfr part #VGMS-01 1 2 Van Gogh Microscopy System 36 month Premium Service Agreement Mfr part #VGMS-03s 1 3 CelTivity Single-use patient biopsy kit 5 each per kit Mfr part # ACBSPBK-05 10   SUBTOTAL (Products)   SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Must have full field OCT and dynamic cell imaging Power source 120 V AC Dimensions 780 X 670 X 1150mm Must be able to clean and disinfect microscope housing, interior and exterior of the cart, and display monitor with 10% bleach solution Additional information sought: Warranty Must have minimum 1 year warranty Place of manufacture Please provide the place of manufacture 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision: Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) 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. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) 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. (c) 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. (d) 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. (End of provision) Delivery FOB Destination is preferred, 30 days after receipt of order. All deliveries will be coordinated with the Portland VA Medical Center Point of Contact. Place of Delivery: Portland VA Medical Center 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83) 52.252-1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) (a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct comp