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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 05, 2005 FBO #1195
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Live Cell Imaging Confocal Microscope

Notice Date

3/3/2005
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

333314 — Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
 

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

Reference-Number-RML-RFQ-5008
 

Response Due

3/13/2005
 

Archive Date

3/28/2005
 

Description

This notice 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being issued as a request for quotation. Submit offers on RML-RFQ-5008. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-27 dated 01/19/05. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is not a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333314 and the small business size is 500 employees. The Rocky Mountain Laboratories requires a live cell imaging inverted confocal microscope with the following specifications: the confocal module must have 1 or 2 detection channels and be able to detect 2 different fluorochromes simultaneously or automatically switch to acquire 2 or more images sequentially; have a scan rate of 120 frames per second at 512 x 512 pixel for 1 or 2 channels, system must also be able to bin an image to 256 x 256 and 128 x 128 pixel with increased sensitivity; optical zoom and offset capabilities of 4x or higher. The system must have 488nm (100mW), 532nm (75mW) and 635nm (35mW) solid state diode lasers for excitation of fluorescent probes. System shall include 10x, 63x and 100x objectives with high numerical aperture. System shall be equipped for Epi-fluorescence with filter sets for green, red and green and red fluorescence. System shall be fitted with a heating stage, objective heater and a temperature control unit able to maintain a 37 degree temperature for live cell imaging. System shall include transmission light for Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) imaging together with confocal fluorescence imaging. System shall include all computer equipment necessary for operation of the microscope and lasers and be equipped with integrated imaging and image analysis software. System shall include a dust cover, power supply, anti-vibration table and any integral components necessary for operation of the microscope. Quotes shall contain certification that the Offeror will provide service to the equipment in a Bio-Safety Level 3 laboratory during the warranty period and any subsequent service contract periods. Quotes shall include on site installation in a BSL-3 laboratory and training, warranty information and pricing for optional extended service contracts. FOB Point shall be Destination, Hamilton, MT. Delivery location is Rocky Mountain Laboratories, 903 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. Delivery shall be no later than 14 weeks ARO. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price, and FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Award will be a Best Value based on: The capability to meet the above stated salient characteristics, delivery, past performance, warranty and price. Offers may be mailed or faxed to the POC indicated above (Fax - 406-363-9376). Offers must be submitted not later than 4:30 PM (MDST) 03/13/05. In order to be considered for an award, offeror must have completed the Online Representations and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201 (a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Copies of the above-referenced clauses are available from http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_000_107.html or upon request, either by telephone or fax. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, 903 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT

Zip Code: 59840

Country: US
 

Record

SN00761738-W 20050305/050303211709 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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