SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- BMG Labtechnologies, POLARstar Optima Multi-Detection Reader
- Notice Date
- 2/8/2007
- 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, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS Suite 600, Rockville, MD, 20852, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-NCI-70029-NG
- Response Due
- 2/20/2007
- Archive Date
- 3/7/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI) plans to procure a POLARstar Optima Multi-detection reader (part number 413-201) and one optional accessory: 1) Reagent injector 1 - part number 413-501, manufactured by BMG Labtechnologies, in Durham, North Carolina or equal. This acquisition will be conducted under the procedures for acquiring commercial items authorized in FAR Part 12 and under the authority to use simplified procedures for commercial requirements as provided in FAR 13.501. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The salient characteristics apply to the POLARstar Optima Microplate Reader: Dimensions: Width 44cm, Length 48 cm, Height 27 cm and instrument must be front loading. 1) Measurement principles: a) fluorescence polarization, b) time resolved fluorescence, c) Fluorescence Intensity, d) luminescence (and flash luminescence with injectors), e) Absorbance UV/Vis with 1cm path length correction and f) simultaneous dual emission; 2) Two emission photomultiplier tubes to read two emission wavelengths simultaneously up to 50 measurement points per second on both channels (dual emission in fluorescence and luminescence mode for fastest BRET and FRET); 3) High performance luminescence mode with photon counting, 2M, accommodates two internal reagent injections, counts per second maximum; 4) Injectors inject into the same well, with programmable timing from 0.1 to 1000 seconds, measurement can occur while injection, simultaneous injection and measurement; 5) Perform injections into 384 well plates using one injector; 6) Injection can occur in luminescence, absorbance, fluorescence, or time-resolved fluorescence modes; 7) 250nm to 740 nm detection (900nm optional extended PMT); 8) High intensity xenon flash for excitation, liquid filled light guides for maximum light throughput and; 9) Can be figured to read 1536 well plates with 1536 well option. The NCI requires a microplate luminescence/fluorescence reader in order to perform assays utilizing bioluminescent reporter proteins, as well as fluorescent proteins and dyes. The instrument shall have high signal to noise ratios for fluorescent readouts and high sensitivity for bioluminescent readouts. In addition, the instrument shall have luminescent substrate injectors to monitor flash emission by renilla and gaussia luciferace proteins. Justification: The BMG Labtechnologies POLARstar Optima Microplate Reader is compiled of the aforementioned salient characteristics and has the capability to equip the unit with injectors, flash and glow luminescence measurement, the ability to perform time-resolved assays, and the ability to upgrade to simultaneous dual emission readings for Fluorescence Intensity and Luminescence. The POLARstar Optima microplate reader is the only instrument known by the NCI that also allows the laboratory to do live cell assays currently under development in the lab and is flexible, multi-functional and it can be used for Elisa and other colorimetric assays. Potential offerors may request a copy of the solicitation from Malinda Holdcraft, Contract Specialist via electronic mail at holdcram@exchange.nih.gov or fax (301) 402-4513. If you have questions regarding this notice, they may be addressed to the aforementioned individual noted above. Estimated issued date of the solicitation is February 20, 2007 with an estimated due date of March 2, 2007. No collect calls will be accepted. In order to receive an award, contractors must be registered and have valid certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA). Reference: RFQ-NCI-70029-NG on all correspondence.
- Record
- SN01228386-W 20070210/070208220444 (fbodaily.com)
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