SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- NMR SPECTROMETER SYSTEM WITH OPTIONAL TRADE IN, ETC.
- Notice Date
- 8/24/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, North Atlantic Area Office, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, 19038
- ZIP Code
- 19038
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-CT-069
- Response Due
- 8/29/2005
- Archive Date
- 12/30/2005
- Description
- The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to negotiate solely with Varian Inc. in Palo Alto, CA to furnish, deliver and install a new Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer operating at 14.1 Tesla (600 MHz) System inclusive of all accessories, analysis software, instrument software, computers, monitors, licensing, helium refill services during the warranty period with Government supplied liquid helium, and optional purchase items for: 1) Upgrade of spectrometer for CP/MAS capabilities with solid state accessories, and additional instrument training; 2) Upgrade of spectrometer for microimaging, including all necessary ancillary equipment and additional instrument training; 3) Full Service Contract with separate line item pricing for helium full service, preventative testing services, console service, magnet service and application support services; 4) Additional on-site application support for use within on year of installation; 5) Decommissioning of existing unit; and 6) Trade In of Existing Unit at the USDA, ARS, NAA, Eastern Regional Research Center located in Wyndmoor, PA 19038. The Contractor will NOT supply table and chair for workstation. This requirement is pending availability of funding for FY-05 and FY-06. This equipment will be used for research purposes to address a wide variety of food-related research problems. The NMR will be used for analyzing the solution structures and properties of biomolecules and synthetic or natural chemicals. The required NMR must exhibit state-of-the art resolution and stability, shall have a flexible design capable of performing all currently available NMR experimental methods, as well as enabling the adoption of new methods, and shall allow the operator to quickly and easily obtain up to, at least, 4-dimensional experiments. The spectrometer must be able to achieve the highest possible signal-to-noise and resolution, in the least amount of time, given the present technology. The Varian NMR System will greatly extend existing spectroscopic capabilities to include chemical structure determination at the atomic level of biological and synthetic macromolecules, non-destructively and under physiological conditions. The NMR will also enable completely new capabilities, such as the measurement of thermodynamic receptor-ligand binding affinity and mechanism, macromolecule dynamics and 3- and 4-dimensional experiments for structure determination, as well as DOSY experiments and limited micro-imaging of small agricultural products and by-products. The typical nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer consists of four functional subunits: A) an actively shielded, super-conducting magnet; B) a probe(s) for data detection; C) a console containing the electronic components required for radio-frequency pulsing and data acquisition; and D) a host-computer workstation for pulse programming, data processing, display, and data storage. All manufacturer data is brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6. Salient Characteristics include: The Varian system is required for the following reasons: 1) It fits into the current laboratory space of approx. 12 ft. x 13 ft., with additional area of about 12 ft. x 14 ft., if necessary and a maximum ceiling height of 11 ft. - 2 in. 2) It has limited DOSY and microimaging abilities currently available and capable of future expansion including the necessary training; 3) The system is capable of expanding to include CP/MAS Solid-State Sample NMR accessories and the necessary training. Varian?s system meets these specifications and is currently capable of the required expansion; 4) Contractor shall perform all Acceptance Tests in accordance with the Attached Specifications. ALL REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AS A SEPARATE ATTACHMENT ON THE WEBSITE AFTER 2PM TODAY. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE PENDING AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING IN THIS OR NEXT FISCAL YEAR. The NMR Spectrometer will have a 14.1 Tesla, narrow-bore, super-conducting magnet, with liquid helium hold time of 120 days or more. It will be supplied with cryogen probes, level meters, liquid helium and transfer lines, as well as a mechanism for dampening the affects of atmospheric weather pressure changes, and magnetic field hazard signs. It must also have vibration isolation posts to dampen room vibrations. The shim set will include >/=40 adjustable shim gradients for optimal residual water line-shape and suppression. One complete set of NMR standard samples used during the performance tests will be provided and retained by the Government for testing and calibrating the instrument during installation, as well as for future routine maintenance. Software must be provided for solution-phase and solid-state NMR, as well as microimaging and DOSY experiments. The software must have the ability to perform automated testing of the performance of the instrument. All software must come with an unlimited CPU site-license and be provided for Linux. Software and site-license also should be provided for Windows and/or Mac-OSX (i.e., either or both). Unlimited numbers of users per CPU must be allowed to access the software via X-window remote display. The software must be provided in a Linux version for the host-computer. All available documentation for tutorials, commands, operations, installation, system administration and other provided software must be provided in printed and electronic versions. All computers and software must be Section 508 Compatible and "Year 2000 Compliant." Specifications are also included for the user software for controlling the spectrometer, spectrometer performance tests, and other requirements. The NMR spectrometer must also possess certain physical characteristics deemed essential for acceptable performance and/or use. The Contractor will supply all materials and perform all procedures necessary for the installation and testing of the spectrometer. All equipment must be demonstrated by the Contractor during installation to meet the state-of-the-art performance specifications detailed in this document, specifically through the Acceptance Tests and Procedures specified in the Attachment. CONTRACTOR INSTALLATION - shall: a) Perform an on-site inspection no later than 120 days after the award, and at least 90 prior to installation, to verify the conformance of the site to Contractor requirements for the instrument. b) Install the magnet, console and host-computer within six (6) months after contract award. c) Provide all necessary equipment required to hoist the magnet for installation onto the anti-vibration legs (ceiling beams cannot be used to hoist magnet). d) Supply all necessary cryogens (liquid helium and liquid nitrogen) to establish a stable magnetic field regardless of number of quenches. In cases where extended installation and/or functionality issues prevent usage, the Contractor will supply liquid helium and perform the fills. e) Assist in the removal of all unnecessary packing material. PERFORMANCE TESTING: The Contractor agrees to perform all necessary magnet and performance tests in accordance with standard operating procedures. To reduce human operator bias during system performance tests, the Contractor must use an automated procedure for performing, printing and documenting the Acceptance Tests, as well as their results. The procedure must be formalized such that it may be used routinely to test NMR functionality. Contractor will supply a complete set of standard NMR samples used during the performance testing, which will be retained by the Government for future use for testing or calibrating the instrument. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS - The Government shall provide the necessary facility utility hookups and Helium during the warranty period only. TRAINING - Training shall be coordinated with the technical representative (TR). The Company shall provide initial training by Contractor?s installation personnel. In addition, there shall be a minimum of four (4) days of on-site training with the Contractor's applications scientist, inclusive of all pertinent training materials, after instrument installation. Contractor will supply technical and support via a toll-free telephone number at no extra cost. Three (3) days of advanced instrument training will be provided at the Contractor?s training site and does not include travel and accommodations. WARRANTY - A standard 12-month commercial warranty with the following characteristics shall be provided with this equipment and software. The warranty period will commence only after all installation issues and functionality tests are completed and accepted bye the Government. During the warranty period, the Contractor must repair or replace any system component, and fix any software problems including all labor and travel expenses at no additional charge. DELIVERABLES - The Contractor shall furnish and deliver (F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee?s Premises) the equipment and services, upgrades and documentation to the USDA, ARS, NAA, ERRC within 120 days after notice of contract award. All materials and paperwork shall include the P.O. number. Delivery shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excl. Federal holidays. DOCUMENTATION - The Contractor shall provide one printed copy, and one electronic (CD/DVD) copy of all available manuals and documentation for each item. Complete schematics (either printed or digital) will be provided for all equipment. 1) The site preparation manual shall be submitted five (5) days after contract award, and prior to the pre-installation site-inspection. 2) Copies of all Acceptance Tests upon completion. 3) One (1) set of the operations, repair and maintenance manuals, service instructions, and software operating instructions for each piece of equipment or software upon delivery. All documentation shall include the P.O. number. Final payment shall not be made unless and until such documentation is received and accepted by the TR. SECTION 508 ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE CLAUSE - The Government has determined that Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, standards 1194.21, 1194.25 and 1194.26 applies to each system component. The Contractor must note in the schedule whether each product or service is compliant or noncompliant with the accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194. For each item that is identified as compliant the Contractor shall provide evidence or verification of compliance. The proposal must indicate where full details of compliance can be found (e.g. schedule attachment, Contractor?s website or other readily available location (specify). All Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) procured through this Contract must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists. (36 CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and are viewable at: http://www.section508.gov/, then go to 508 Law. All equipment, supplies and software must be "Year 2000 Compliant". This announcement incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05. This procurement is unrestricted. The NAICS is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. This is not a request for proposal. No solicitation is available. Companies with the demonstrated capability and financial capacity to provide and service such equipment, and warranty must submit a written substantive statement outlining the Company's and systems' capabilities, available service agreements and consumables (including price lists) to the Contracting Officer within 5 days of publication of this notice. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR OFFER OR QUESTIONS BY E-MAIL (DUE TO THE CURRENT AND CONTINUOUS COMPUTER VIRUS SITUATION). This announcement and any other documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site http://www.fbo.gov. The Contractor is responsible for monitoring the FBO website for information relating to this requirement. Offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents. Contractors are required to acknowledge receipt of all Amendments (if any). If no affirmative responses are received within 5 days of publication of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Varian, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC), 600 E. Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA
- Zip Code: 19038
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 19038
- Record
- SN00878027-W 20050826/050824211957 (fbodaily.com)
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