SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- BioRad IQ5 Real Time PCR System
- Notice Date
- 6/13/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 339111
— Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, MD, 20857-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-FDA1018173
- Response Due
- 6/29/2006
- Archive Date
- 7/14/2006
- Description
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a Purchase Order on a non-competitive, sole source basis purchase to Government Scientific Source, Inc., 12351 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191. FDA will purchase a BioRad IQ5 Real Time PCR System. This Experion automated electrophoresis system can perform the following unique combination of requirements: 1) Run 96 samples at one time in a 96-well plate. 2) Identify and quantify 5 different fluorescent labels in the same well. 3) Run a temperature gradient to determine best PCR conditions. 4) Be upgraded as new modules are developed. 5) Run multiple samples using the CDC Laboratory Response Network PCR methods for the identification of select agents in foods. BioRad is the sole manufacturer of this system and Government Scientific Source, Inc. is the sole distributor of this system for BioRad. This Experion automated electrophoresis system is one of a kind and is the only system where samples are separated on pre-poured chips. FDA intends to make an award fifteen (15) days from the date of this notice. This is not a request for quotes; however sources may submit descriptive literature, fully documenting their capabilities, which will be considered by the Government. A determination to compete this procurement based on response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responses or questions regarding this posting must be in writing and can be sent via email to patricia.wright@fda.hhs.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. An award will be made immediately after the response date of this notice. The award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Record
- SN01068387-W 20060615/060613220322 (fbodaily.com)
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