SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer
- Notice Date
- 5/19/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument 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, Maryland, 20857-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- FDA1040251A
- Point of Contact
- Patricia Wright,, Phone: 301-827-7217
- E-Mail Address
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patricia.wright@fda.hhs.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION ARE NOT AVAILABLE. The Request for Quotation/reference number is FDA-1040251A. This intends to issue a Purchase Order in accordance with FAR 13.106. The NAICS code is 334516. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-25. This notice is seeking SMALL BUSINESS ONLY that can provide the brand name or equal to Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) Agilent Model 7500. The contractor will be required to provide the following: 1. G3272B 7500cx ICP-MS 2. Platinum interface with brass base for G3272B 3. Comprehensive Spares Kit for G3272B 4. HMI kit for G3272B and familiarization at installation 5. Two year Intelligent repair WtyUpg(11K) for G3272B 6. G3145B Option Gas Line (Oxygen will be used for organic dyes) 7. G1833-65038 Organic solvent intro kit 8. Agilent 7500 ICP-MS ChemStation, 9. 5185-5850 ICP-MS Checkout solutions 10. 5188-6524 7500 series PA tuning solution set 11. 5188-6564 ICP-MS Tuning solution 12. G1879B Heat exchanger 13. 2 yr intelligent repair WtyUpg for heat exchanger 14. G3286A ASX-500 Series Autosampler 15. 2 yr intelligent repair WtyUpg for G3286A 16. G3269 Gas purification kit for octopole reaction system 17. 5183-4644 Two Stage regulator, 125psi max, CGA580 18. 7157-0210 Tubing 20-foot stainless steel 19. H2149A Chemical analysis application consulting, three days on-site 20. Full Quant Inc. Equipment-Fileview Plus 21. G1820-65238 Ni Sampling Cone for 7500cx 22. G3270-65024 Skimmer Cone, Ni, for 7500cx 23. G1820?65239 Pt Sampling Cone for 7500 24. G1833-65132 Skimmer Cone, Pt tip, Cu base, for 7500 25. 8500-6940 Multi-Element Calibration standard 2A 26. 8500-6936 Bismuth internal standard stock solution. The 7500cx Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) will provide FDA scientists an instrument capable of quantifying levels of heavy metals specified in regulations for color additives. The equipment must have the following specifications: (1) Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) System must be compatible with current systems in place at FDA and in field laboratories in order to be applicable to methods in use. The system must be able to operate with ChemStation software. (2)The sample introduction system must be a 3-channel computer controlled peristaltic pump for pumping of sample, internal standard and spray chamber drain, and include a thermoelectrically controlled quartz spray chamber with low-uptake concentric nebulizer. (3)The collision/reaction cell must be able to operate in collision mode using pure He to remove isobaric polyatomic interferences in complex unknown samples using a single set of cell conditions. (4)The instrument should be delivered with all necessary supplies and accessories required for the installation and start-up. The installation and training must be included. (5)As a laboratory which routinely analyzes samples with varying matrices and high salt content, the ICP-MS must have the capability of performing semi-quantitative analysis of all elements in a single 60 sec scan. This scan must provide accurate determinations of all elements without the need for interference correction equations to correct for interfering polyatomic species. In particular, As, Cr, Co, Fe, Mn, Ni, and Zn each suffer from well-documented plasma- or matrix-based polyatomic interferences. The ICP-MS must be capable of analyzing all interference-prone elements on-mass. Specifically, the instruments must analyze arsenic at mass 75 in variable high matrix samples without the use of interference equations. Published papers or application notes should be available which demonstrate accuracy of As measurements in variable high-matrix samples, using mass 75 without interference correction equations. (6)The system must include the capability of adding an optional High Matrix interface with the capability of nebulizing percent levels of dissolved solids. For example, undiluted seawater. (7)The system must have a quadrupole mass filter with hyperbolic profile cross-section rods, producing an ideal true hyperbolic field. The quadrupole must be able to operate at a minimum frequency of 3MHz for optimum resolution of overlapping major and minor matrix peaks. (8)Torch position should be fully computer controlled and auto-tunable in all three axes. The movement in each axis should be independent of other two. Torch position and reproducibility should be 0.1mm in all three axes. Computer readout of torch position is required for method and data audit purposes. (9)To minimize downtime due to routine maintenance, to protect the mass analyzer and detector from contamination with atmospheric moisture and to extend the life of the detector; the main off axis ion lens assembly must be located outside the main vacuum system to allow for removal, cleaning and replacement without the need to open the main vacuum system. (10)Maintenance of the ion lenses must not require a service call. (11)To minimize matrix effect caused by high salt levels in samples, the RF generator should operate at 27.12 MHz and have a continuous output power variable from 500 to 1600 watts. (12)In order to minimize laboratory temperature changes, the spray chamber must be thermoelectrically cooled. The cooling device must be fully integrated to the mainframe, computer controlled and monitored. (13)In order to overcome the variability in Cl concentration, the ICP-MS must be able to remove ClO and ArCl interferences on V and As in cell mode without the need for interference equations. Published papers or application notes must be available which demonstrate the ability of the proposed instrument to perform trace determinations of V and As in a Cl matrix, using collision-cell mode without the need for interference correction equations. (14)The system must show its capability by measuring elements like Na, K, Ca Mg and Fe at concentrations higher than 1,000ppm and elements like Zn, Cu, Mn, Be and Hg at low ppt levels using the standard sample introduction system and standard interface without adjusting quadrupole resolution to reduce sensitivity. (15)Data must be displayed in real time to monitor transient signals generated on analytical runs. Partial runs must be saved and available for data analysis even if the analytical run is manually stopped. (16)The fast transient signals analyzed will include the study of all major elements and traces in small samples. In order to achieve this we require a system capable of a linear dynamic range of nine (9) orders of magnitude. Supporting documentation must be available to substantiate nine orders of linear dynamic range. (17)The system must use the same interface cones for both high sensitivity and high-matrix applications. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov. The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. Offerors should complete their representations and certifications at Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. The Food and Drug Administration requests responses from qualified sources capable of provided these services in accordance with the statement of work. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies. All offers will be evaluated on technical factors and price with technical being more important than price. Technical factors will be on how the services conform to the statement of work. FAR Provision, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications applies, if the contractor is not registered in ORCA, the vendor shall complete and submit with offer. FAR Clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply. The FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, and 52.239-1. Government reserves the right to award a purchase order without discussion if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer(s) is/are providing the Best Value and discussions are not necessary. The total number of pages for the technical plan is not expected to exceed ten (10) pages in length. A detailed technical plan must indicate how each aspect of the statement of work is to be accomplished. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Payment will be made in monthly installments based on level of effort (hours worked). CCR: Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need your Dun & Bradstreet number and banking information. QUESTIONS DEADLINE: All questions are to be submitted via email to patricia.wright@fda.hhs.gov no later than May 22, 2008 1:00 PM EST. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. QUOTATIONS DUE: All quotations are due, via email to: patricia.wright@fda.hhs.gov no later than 2:00pm, EST by the response date. ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: June 4, 2008.
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