SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Hamamatsu C9100-13 EM-CCD Imaging Camera
- Notice Date
- 8/6/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- 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, Maryland, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- NCI-80167-MM
- Archive Date
- 9/4/2008
- Point of Contact
- Melissa P Marino, Phone: 301-402-4509, Caren N Rasmussen,, Phone: (301) 402-4509
- E-Mail Address
-
marinome@mail.nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LBMB) plans to procure the Hamamatsu C9100-13 EM-CCD Imaging Camera, MAC 5000 Controller for four shutters, and Update of IPLab software from BioVision Technologies, 64 E. Uwchlan Avenue, Exton, PA 18341. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The Control of DNA Replication Section LBMB, CCR, NCI, investigates molecular and biochemical processes controlling chromosome replication and chromosome segregation during bacterial cell proliferation. Planned research requires the detailed analysis of chromosome dynamics in live cells, using fluorescently tagged proteins. However lack of appropriate equipment currently limits this kind of research. Taking into account the need of unified software control of microscope, camera and illuminator, the NCI concluded that Hamamatsu C9100-13 thinned, back-illuminated EM-CCD camera, under control of IPLab software can uniquely meet our experimental needs and enable future modifications to accommodate expanding role of live cell imaging in the research at LBMB. The proposed improvements are to be added to an existing imaging system already provided by BioVision, which controls our fully automated Nikon Microscope. The newest software version has many improved features for the control of devices as well as automated image analysis, which will be required for our research. BioVision Technologies is a distributor of the Hamamatsu camera. We need to purchase these imaging system components from BioVision Technologies due to the particular needs our laboratory has for specific imaging technology and related software, the latter for which (IPLab software) BioVision is the sole authorized dealer in this region. This equipment must be purchased from them to continue to receive BioVision custom automation and ongoing technical support at no incremental charge, and to ensure that existing critical imaging applications in our research are integrated with the our new system. The new system components (Fast Illumination Shutter and high Sensitivity Camera) must be integrated into an existing imaging system already provided by Biovision. BioVision will provide direct support for our system ongoing as a complete system as part of this original transaction. This imaging system will be integrated and controlled as a single system, and due to its highly technical nature, this ongoing support is critical. The controlling software (iVision) must be reconfigured for proper operation of the new hardware components. Specialized expertise in integrating and supporting high-end digital Imaging systems is necessary for our research, and there are no other experts in this area offering their full range of expertise in this particular equipment and software in this area. As a whole, BioVision is a unique integrator of these items based the extent of customization they involve, and we find them the sole source in this region for our particular needs. The specific needs for our system were defined through extensive consultation with BioVision and through testing in our laboratory, and are based on unique conditions inherent in our experiments. BioVision will further tailor equipment and software to our applications (i.e., through custom software scripts) as part of this transaction, making the package completely unique. The following salient characteristics apply to the Hamamatsu C9100-13 EM-CCD Imaging Camera: -High frame rate format with 512x512 pixels; fast frame rates and short exposures with low excitation fluorescence -16 m pixels for high dynamic range imaging -FT, thinned, back-illuminated CCD with greater than 90% QE for short exposure -Precise cooling with water or forced air for low noise and stable gain; water -90°C; Forced-air cooled -65°C. -EM gain protection and warning features; 1x or 4x to 1200x -EM-CCD (11MHz, 2.75 MHz, 0.69MHz) and normal CCD readout (2.75MHz, 0.69 MHz) -Multiple readout speeds in each mode; Fastest 31.9 frames to 405 frames -Readout noise 1 electron maximum (1200x EM gain) -370,000 electrons full well capacity -Thermal current 0.001 electron/pixel/sec. at -80°C -16 bit A/D converter -Hermetically sealed vacuum head -Applications: -Live cell imaging -Protein-protein interaction -Gene expression imaging using luminescence This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believes it can perform the requirement as detailed they may submit a request for solicitation or a statement of capabilities. All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the contracting office by 1:00 pm EDT, on August 20, 2008. All questions must be in writing and must be emailed to Melissa Marino at marinome@mail.nih.gov faxed to (301) 402-4513. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award from the NCI contractors must be registered in the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA). Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov In addition; contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference NCI-80167-MM on all correspondence.
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