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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 15, 2002 FBO #0256
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Genetic Analyzer

Notice Date

8/13/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Research Contracts Br., 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS Suite 600, Rockville, MD, 20852
 

ZIP Code

20852
 

Solicitation Number

NCI-20105-NG
 

Response Due

8/28/2002
 

Point of Contact

Malinda Holdcraft, Purchasing Agent, Phone (301) 402-4509, Fax (301) 402-4513, - Caren Rasmussen, Lead Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 402-4509, Fax (301) 402-4513,
 

E-Mail Address

holdcram@exchange.nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov
 

Description

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Genetics Branch, plans to procure a Genetic Analyzer with Applied Biosystems, 850 Lincoln Center Drive, Foster City, CA 94404 for the procurement of their Genetic Analyzer, 3100-Advent. The supplies and service herein are being procured in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. Researchers of the Genetics Branch having established a cancer genetics program serve and utilize as a resource the patient population of the NCI as well as the Bethesda Naval Hospital. The program has two aspects: (1) There is a patient-oriented pathway which begins with patient assessment and eligibility determination and leads through an education and counseling component to the opportunity to be tested for germline gene mutation that would predispose to colorectal or breast cancer. Following the determination of germline status, the patient is apprised of the result and then introduced to and evaluated for cancer surveillance and prevention options. (2) Within the laboratory four research projects have been developed. In support of these projects researchers require a new state-of-the-art genetic analyzer. The new analyzer shall be an upgrade for two older (ABI 310) analyzers and shall be trade-ins toward the purchase of the new analyzer. Minimum Requirements: The analyzer shall have the following features/specifications: for consistency of data the analyzer shall be of the same manufacturer; 1) have an automated four (4) capillary multicolor fluorescent electrophoresis system that can analyze four (4) samples at one time; 2) automated polymer filling and sample injection from the 96 and 384 well microtiter plate formats; 3) multiple dye detection; shall be completely automated and analyze hundreds of sequencing and fragment analyses samples in a day; 4) upgradable to 16-capillaries, quadrupling the daily output; and; 5) allow 24-hour unattended operation. In addition, the capillary electrophoresis instrument shall include 1) computer workstation for instrument control and data analysis; 2)shall include software for sample ID import, instrument control, and data collection; and; 3) shall include a chemistry instillation kit. The instrument shall be capable of performing microsatellite and SNP analysis as well as, sequencing module, GeneScan module, 96-well plate kit, and a 384-well plate kit. Furthermore, installation and on site training and a one year on site parts and labor warranty at no additional cost to the Government must be included. Applied Biosystems is the only known source to the NCI that can provide the above requirements with the unique features specified. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The capability statement and any other furnished information must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if the party can fully meet the Government needs. Capability statements must be received in the contracting office no later than 1 PM (local Washington DC time) August 28, 2002. If you have any questions, please submit them in writing to Malinda Holdcraft, Purchasing Agent, via electronic mail at holdcram@exchange.nih.gov or by fax 301-402-4513. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No collect calls will be accepted.
 

Place of Performance

Address: NIH/NCI, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda,MD

Zip Code: 20892

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00139405-W 20020815/020813213224 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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