The Kansas City VAMC is looking for the below equipment. This is a sources sought notice ONLY. Contracting is trying to determine what is out there for purchase that is comparable to the below requirements as well as socio economical status and types of equipment. When responding, please include your full company information to include your DUNS number and references. This is needed by August 13, 2014. Thanks 1. IT STATEMENT: This equipment DOES NOT require access by a contractor-owned IT Device (laptop computer or remote connection) "The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required" 2. WHAT WE NEED: Automated high precision small rodent blood sampling system. 3. WHY IT IS NEEDED: Allow easy automated blood sampling on freely moving mice and/or rats for researchers. 4. REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA: " Volume handling down to 5µl with high precision " Sampler pump with two interconnected syringes " Built-in balance " Removable vial tray for easy access of the collected samples " Built-in pressure sensor monitoring catheter " Two liquid sensors to determine the differences of water, air, blood or mixed solution in the tubing " Collection and analysis software " 2014 model Laptop loaded with analytical software and Windows OS to control unit o 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7-4600U Processor (2.1 GHz, 4M Cache) or faster o NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M 2GB Graphics or better o Intel® Core™ i7-4600U processor, Discrete Graphics, Smartcard Reader or faster o 8GB (2x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3L Memory or more o Internal English Dual Pointing Backlit Keyboard or better o Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Vpro Label or better o 500GB Solid State Hybrid Drive or higher o No Wireless WAN Card o Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11AC Wi-Fi + BT 4.0LE Half Mini Card or better o 8X DVD+/-RW or better o 9-cell (97Wh) Lithium Ion battery with express charging o US Power Cord o 90W A/C Adapter (3-pin) o System Documentation, English o Regulatory Label o Energy Star 5.2 o Ship Material, Shuttle, Mix Model o Intel vPro™ Technology's Advanced Management Features o Backup and Recovery disc o 14.0in HD+ (1600x900) Anti-Glare WLED-backlit or better o Light Sensitive Webcam and Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mic or better o Software for Integrated Camera " Delivery, setup, unloading/uncrating and movement to location " Onsite training 8 hours for 4-6 users " No less than 1 year warranty (on-site repairs w/parts and labor) coverage " 4 preventative maintenance visits

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