SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Maestro In-Vivo Imaging System
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- 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
- Reference-Number-NCI-400137-NV
- Response Due
- 8/18/2004
- Archive Date
- 9/2/2004
- Point of Contact
- Deborah Moore, Purchasing Agent, Phone (301) 402-4509, Fax (301) 402-4513, - Renita Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-496-8612, Fax 301-480-0241,
- E-Mail Address
-
dm170b@nih.gov, rs442i@nih.gov
- Description
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Molecular Imaging Program (MIP), plans to procure on a sole source basis for a CRI Maestro In-Vivo Imaging System from Cambridge Research and Instrumentation Inc. 35-B Cabot Road, Woburn, MA 01801. The MIP develops and tests new targeted imaging probes for the detection and characterization of cancer. They are developing novel imaging agents using MRI, optical, radionuclide and PET emitters or ?beacons?. One of the major new types of imaging probes is fluorescent optical imaging agents that can only be ?excited? and detected with special cameras. The program is developing a variety of new optical imaging probes linked to specific receptor-ligands that can be used in vivo and require special imaging cameras. The Maestro is the only camera that has liquid crystal technology. Liquid crystal technology is a unique light filtering system that uses a liquid crystal filter to cycle through wavelengths from approximately 450 nm to 1200nm. The systems does not require the physical switching of separate filters which is a slow and cumbersome process, and the proprietary technology allows the full range of light filtration by applying varying electric currents to the liquid crystal thus giving a full spectral readout. Moreover, by comparing the pre enhanced spectral readout to the post enhanced spectral readout one can subtract background autofluorescence thus improving probe detection. This item is commercial as defined in FAR Part 2, and this acquisition is being made in accordance with the test program using simplified procedures for certain commercial items as authorized in FAR 13.5. Cambridge Research and Instrumentation Inc. is the only source known to the end user that is capable of providing an in-vivo imaging system that meets the above required specification. This is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the researcher to determine if the party can perform this requirement. An original and one copy of the capability statements must be received in the contracting office by 1:00 p.m. EDT, on August 18, 2004. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed to (301) 402-4513 or emailed to dm170b@nih.gov . It is the vendor?s responsibility to call (301) 402-4509 to insure questions have been received. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No collect call will be accepted. NIACS 334516, Size Standard 500 Employees.
- Record
- SN00642296-W 20040814/040812211819 (fbodaily.com)
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