MODIFICATION
99 -- NEUROLUCIDA SOFTWARE AND APPARATUS
- Notice Date
- 6/17/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- National Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Child Health6100 EXECUTIVE BLVDROOM 5Z00BethesdaMD20892-7511
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7511
- Solicitation Number
- NICHD2009045
- Response Due
- 5/26/2009
- Archive Date
- 7/17/2009
- Point of Contact
- Tina Robinson, Phone: 301-443-7796
- E-Mail Address
-
robinsti@mail.nih.gov
(robinsti@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- MODIFIED TO CHANGE RESPONSE DATE AND TIME: The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to purchase Neurolucida Software and Apparatus from MBF Bioscience, 185 Allen Brook Lane, Suite 101, Williston, VT 05495. The Institute intends to purchase these products by other than full and open competition under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302. This software allows the tracing and 3-D reconstruction of neurons and provides a platform for other forms of histological analysis. This advanced scientific software is unique to Microbrightfield Bioscience. Quantity of one (1) EA: Neurolucida Software and Apparatus to include the following: 1)P/N: NL-15 - Neurolucida software for Mapping, Neuron Tracing, 3D Serial Section Reconstruction, Morphometry and Image Analysis2)P/N: NM-09 - Neurolucida 3-Year+ software Upgrade and Support Subscription3)P/N: MS-86 3-Axis computer-controlled stepping motor system comprised of 4x3 XY stepping stage w/linear encoders (0.05um resolution, <3um accuracy), Z-axis motor (0.1um resolution), joystick, slide holder and external 3-axis stage controller w/interface to PC4)P/N: MS-S6 Software Module for controlling motorized stage5)P/N: ME-10 Focus Measurement Encoder. Provides accuracy to 0.1um of the actual microscope stage focus position. Achieves closed-loop focus operation for more accurate Z-axis measurements. Includes microscope mounting bracket. 12mm range6)P/N: DV-20 Color digital camera. chip, 1600H x 1200V picture element native output at 10 frames per second. Multiple alternative binning modes (up to 4x4 or subframed) at faster frame rates. 36-bit color, 2 megapixel imaging. Wide-Bandwidth light sensitivity, optimal for most brightfield and epifluorescent applications. Includes Firewire PC interface card. Requires a C-mount adapter on the microscope7)P/N: ZCM-10 Adjustable C-Mount Adapter T2 to C-Mount, 1.0x8)P/N: ZCM-40 Adapter 60N T2 1.0x9)P/N: PC-54 PC Workstation. Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz processor, (1333MHz FSB, 4MB L2 Cache/Dual-Core/VT), 525 watt power supply, 4.0GB DDR2 NECC SDRAM @ 800MHz, nVida, 9800GT 1GB dual VGA or DVI video card, 16x DVD+/-RW drive, 1.44MB floppy drive, 2x 500GB SATA 7200 RPM hard drive in RAID 1 configuration, integrated Gigabit NIC, serial port, Enhanced multi-media keyboard, optical mouse, GOLD Technical Support (3 years). Windows XP Pro SP3 operating systems.10)P/N: CS-10 Calibration grid slide with reference grid squares in dimensions of 25um and 250um increments11)P/N: TK-10 Standard MBF Toolkit: (1) Extra long metric ball hex wrenches (1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3,4, 5mm) (1) English ball hex wrenches (5/64 to 5/16). (1) Screwdriver set (slotted 1,2,3,4mm, Phillips #000, #00, #0, #1)12)P/N: SI-10 System integration fee. System testing/QA activities performed prior to system deliveryP/N: OS-35b One day of on-site installation followed by two days of training onsite This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations however, all responses received, within 15 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. Offerors may request a copy of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) in writing to the Contracting Office Address listed or via email to: robinsti@mail.nih.gov prior to the closing date of this notice or before July 1, 2009 @ 3:00 pm EST. It is anticipated that RFQ - NICHD2009045 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due seven (7) days after the release of the RFQ. All requests for quotations must have a valid email address. Email quotations must contain offerors name, address, telephone number and an authorized company representative signature. If you have any question regarding this announcement, please contact Tina Robinson via email. PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (http://www.ccr.gov).
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