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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 14, 2003 FBO #0562
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Notice Date

6/12/2003
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive, Suite 2NE70, MSC 4811, Bethesda, MD, 20817
 

ZIP Code

20817
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ3029
 

Response Due

6/30/2003
 

Archive Date

7/15/2003
 

Point of Contact

Tonia Alexander, Purchasing Agent, Phone 301-402-6338, Fax 301-480-3695, - Sylvia Robinson, Purchasing Agent, Phone 301-402-2284, Fax 301-480-3695,
 

E-Mail Address

talexander@niaid.nih.gov, srobinson@niaid.nih.gov
 

Description

17. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this acquisition is RFQ3029 and is being issued as a Request for Quote. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is not a small business concern. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339111, which has a business size standard of 500. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases intends to procure an AcT 5diff Haematology Analyser. This instrument will allow automated blood counts and differentials to support clinical research on lymphatic filariasis, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis in India. The following instrument and products may be acquired under this acquisition: item/Description/ Quantity: (1) AcT 5diff Haematology Analyser 220V/50HZ, includes the following features; throughput 60 samples per hour, 2 modes: CBC or CBC+Diff, sample volume: 53uL CBC+Diff: 30uL CBC only mode, duplicate counting, pulse editing, coincidence correction and rinse flow system for accurate and precise counts, automatic probe wipe safety, dual focused flow, Absorbance Cytochemistry and Volume channel and Differential Lysis channel for differential technology, comprehensive flagging system for abnormal cell types and patterns, atypical and immature cells, laboratory defined quantitative abnormalities and high/low range flags, autocalibration programme, uni-directional interface using standard RS232 port, printout available on standard graphics printer for results, diffplots and histograms, customizable laboratory report with ability to print normal ranges and high/low flags, software reagent tracking system, optional bar code scanner for entering patient ID, qty-1, (2) AcT 5 Diff HGB LYSE, qty-1, (3) AcT 5 Diff Diluent, qty-1, (4) AcT 5 Diff WBC LYSE, qty-2, (5) AcT 5 Diff Fix, qty-1, (6) Act 5 Diff Rinse, qty-1, (7) Printer Stand, qty-1, (8) RI Act 5 Diff Control, qty-1. Installation, warranty, and a one-year technical service to be provided by factory qualified engineers on a no charge basis. This order is to be shipped directly to the Administrative Officer, The American Consulate, Mount Road Chennai, (Madras) 60006, India. Shipping and the custom clearance is the responsibility of the contractor. The government will award a fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contractor Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. A completed copy of provisions FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items must be included. Copies of the aforementioned clauses are available upon request by telephone to Ms. Tonia Alexander at (301) 496-2607. Offers must be submitted no later 5:00P.M. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), June 30, 2003 to Tonia Alexander. For delivery through the postal service the address is NIH/NIAID/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive, Suite 2NE70, Room/2NE62C, MSC/4812, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-4812. Electronic submission will not be accepted. Request for information concerning this requirement are to be addressed to Ms. Tonia Alexander at (301) 496-2607. Collect calls will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this agency.
 

Place of Performance

Address: National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland

Zip Code: 20892

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00345901-W 20030614/030612214131 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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