Exakt Pathology Bone Saw Procurement

Special Notice – Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting , intends to award a firm-fixed priced contract to Exakt Technologies Inc, for procurement of the following requirement: PURPOSE: The purpose of this request is for a one-time acquisition of a pathology bone saw. The bone saw is designed to make grossing tissue bone specimens easier for the pathologist and pathology assistants. It dramatically reduces processing time for sample preparation and in turn reduces time from grossing to reporting. Request provides purchase of the bone saw and all required accessories. SECTION A - WORK STATEMENT 1. SCOPE: Vendor will provide delivery of purchased equipment and any parts required for optimal performance of the system. Vendor delivery responsibility includes: a. Shipment b. White-glove Delivery to site of installation c. Saw Install and set-up. d. System performance check e. Required periodic preventative maintenance and intermittent troubleshooting assistance and onsite repair. f. Provide basic and advanced operator training as needed. 2. LOCATION: The pathology saw will be utilized in Histology section of Rm 1B-328, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at North Texas VA Healthcare System, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216. 3. CAPABILITY

REQUIREMENTS: The following are required w/ purchase: a.

Requirements are as follows

1) Stainless steel tabletop saw capable of precision cutting down to ~1mm

2) Splash guard

3) Standard blade saw