SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Development and Construction of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cardiovascular Interventional Coil
- Notice Date
- 2/17/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7902
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7902
- Solicitation Number
- NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2011-084-DDC
- Archive Date
- 3/9/2011
- Point of Contact
- Deborah - Coulter, Phone: (301) 435-0368
- E-Mail Address
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dc143b@nih.gov
(dc143b@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION NOTICE. This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format of FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference solicitation number is: NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2011-084-DDC. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is being conducted under the procedures in accordance with FAR 13.3 Simplified Acquisition Methods, and FAR Part 13.5 The resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-049. The total contracted dollar amount, including options will not exceed $6.5 million. The acquisition is being conducted as a full open competition with set aside for a small business only. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 334516 and the associated small business size standard is 500 employees. The Government=s anticipated delivery date is one year after receipt of purchase order. The Government=s acceptance terms and FOB point are the National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Bethesda, Maryland. Background Information The Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Branch of the Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is one of the premier cardiovascular programs in the country that develops new methods for the study of cardiovascular disease and the application of image-guided therapies. The Cardiovascular Interventional Program has conducted work that includes wholly real-time MRI guided vascular interventional procedures in humans, as well as preclinical development of novel interventional procedures for the treatment of congenital heart disease. The procurement of a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Cardiovascular Interventional Coil shall improve the performance of rapid imaging for interventional applications and enable new procedures to be developed. A coil is sought which contains multiple surface coil elements optimized for accelerated imaging, and fenestrations, which will allow direct access to the thorax. Purpose The purpose of the proposed acquisition is to identify qualified organizations that can manufacture a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) coil, which has fenestrations (windows) to allow the passage of interventional devices. The coil will be used for preclinical and clinical MRI guided cardiovascular interventions at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), conducted on a clinical Siemens 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner. The coil must conform to the specific technical requirements listed below. Objectives The NHLBI requires that the MRI Cardiovascular Interventional Coil be of clinical grade to support sterile patient procedures, and to interface to MRI scanners currently installed, as well as the next generation. Detailed requirements are listed below. Services to be performed The Contractor shall deliver an MRI Cardiovascular Interventional Coil to NHLBI, along with supporting files that enable the coil to be recognized by and function with the MRI scanner. The coil should connect to the existing MRI system, as well as the next generation system. A delivery timeline and warranty period should be specified. Technical Requirements: (1) The coil must connect to a Siemens 1.5 Tesla scanner. The NHLBI currently has an Espree, which will be upgraded to an Aera. The coil must be able to connect to both models. (2) The coil should cover the anterior and posterior surfaces of the thorax. (3) The anterior portion of the coil should accommodate different body shapes. This may be accomplished either by the use of a flexible form factor or by multiple segments. (4) The coil should cover a nominal imaging field of view of a minimum of 30cm (Right - Left) x 30cm (Head - Foot). (5) The coil should contain a minimum of two fenestrations on each (Right, Left) side of the anterior portion of the coil, to allow access to the intercostal spaces. (6) It is desirable for the coil to contain fenestrations along the midline of the chest, to allow access to the sub-xiphoid space. (7) The fenestrations in the coil should be a minimum of 3cm long in the smallest dimension. (8) The fenestrations should be able to made sterile, so that sterile devices that pass through remain sterile. (9) The coil should contain a minimum of 8 elements in each (anterior and posterior) portion, to enable parallel imaging. More than 8 elements are desirable. Evaluation Criteria The proposals will be evaluated based on the following evaluation criteria; Technical Evaluation Criteria (total 100 points) The proposals shall be evaluated by NIH with regards to the design and anticipated performance of the coil. Weight shall be given to the timeliness of delivery, technical performance, and overall design 1) Schedule (20 pts) a. The final version of the coil must be delivered within one year after the contract is awarded. Prototypes may be delivered for testing and technical feedback at intermediate times. 2) Performance (35 pts) a. The coil must perform equivalently or better than the current Siemens cardiac array (also called body array), in terms of signal-to-noise during non-accelerated imaging. NHLBI is willing to work with the vendor to perform these tests at the NIH. b. The coil must perform equivalently or better than the current Siemens cardiac array (also called body array), in terms of signal-to-noise and "G-factor" when performing accelerated imaging. NHLBI is willing to work with the vendor to perform these tests at the NIH. 3) Design (45 pts) a. The coil must connect to a Siemens 1.5 Tesla scanner. The NHLBI currently has an Espree, which will be upgraded to an Aera. The coil must be able to connect to both models. i. A coil file must be supplied by the vendor, which will enable the coil to be recognized by the Siemens scanner. ii. The coil code must not conflict with any currently used product or custom coils used. This code should be chosen together by the NIH and the vendor. c. The coil should cover the anterior surface of the thorax. For the posterior portion, one of two options are acceptable: i. A second coil to cover the posterior portion (preferable). ii. Use of the Siemens spine coil to cover the posterior portion. However, the performance of parallel imaging must still be acceptable. d. The anterior portion of the coil should accommodate different body shapes. This may be accomplished either by the use of a flexible form factor or by multiple segments. e. The coil should cover a nominal imaging field of view of a minimum of 30cm (Right - Left) x 30cm (Head - Foot). f. The coil should contain a minimum of two fenestrations on each (Right, Left) side of the anterior portion of the coil, to allow access to the intercostal spaces. g. It is desirable for the coil to contain fenestrations along the midline of the chest, to allow access to the sub-xiphoid space. h. The fenestrations in the coil should be a minimum of 3cm long in the smallest dimension. i. The fenestrations should be able to be made sterile, so that sterile devices that pass through remain sterile. j. The coil should contain a minimum of 8 elements in the anterior portion of the coil. If a posterior portion is delivered, a minimum of 8 elements should be included in the posterior portion as well. More than 8 elements are desirable. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The Offeror shall include the following: the unit price, the list price, shipping and handling cost, the delivery date, prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. point (Destination). The Offeror shall also provide descriptive literature inclusive of specifications as part of the quotation, the DUN and Bradstreet Number (DUNs), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the business size. FAR provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUN 2008); FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (AUG 2009); FAR 212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JUN 2010); FAR 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JUL 2010) is included with the following additional clauses: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate 1 (OCT 1995); FAR 52-219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZONE SMALL Business Concerns (JUL 2005); FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004); FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (APR 2008); FAR 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999); FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2009); Far 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007); FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006); FAR 52.22-36, Affirmative Action for Worker with Disabilities (JUN (1998); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006); FAR 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2010); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American ACT - Supplies (FEB 2009); FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT2003); and FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (APR2008). In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.giov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that prospective awardees shall be registered in the CCR at www.ccr.gov/ prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement resulting from this solicitation. NOTE: lack of registration in the CCR will make an offeror ineligible for award. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the item specified in this synopsis should submit their quotation to the below address. Offers are due by February 22 7:30 a.m. EST at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisitions, Procurement Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room Number 6142, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902. The electronic transmission must reference the solicitation number: NHLBI-PB-(HL)-2010-225- DDC. Attention Deborah Coulter, Contract Specialist, (301) 435- 0368. Quotations may be submitted electronically to coulterd@nhlbi.nih.gov. Faxed copies will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation/proposal, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.
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- Zip Code: 20892
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