SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- PM & Service on HANABI Metaphase Systems - Sole Source Justification
- Notice Date
- 4/13/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Directorate of Contracting, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814-4799
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- HU0001-11-M-C038
- Archive Date
- 5/28/2011
- Point of Contact
- Melissa Marcellus, Phone: 301-295-3962
- E-Mail Address
-
Melissa.Marcellus@usuhs.mil
(Melissa.Marcellus@usuhs.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sole Source Justification for limiting competition to ADSTEC Corporation for PM and service on HANABI Metaphase Systems. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), located on the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in Bethesda, MD, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with ADSTEC Corporation in Funabashi-shi, Japan for a three (3) year (base period of 12 months + 2 option periods of 12 months each) preventive maintenance and service agreement on three (3) HANABI metaphase systems (HANABI-PII Metaphase Harvester (PII-0005), HANABI Metaphase Spreader (HNB-0029), and HANABI-P3 Metaphase Harvester (P3-0005)). These items of equipment are designed to automate cytogenetics to increase productivity and throughput in the laboratory setting. Cyotgenetics is a field of genetics concerned with determining the chromosomal makeup of an individual by using karyotypes. This equipment will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 - Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Sole source determination is made in accordance with: FAR Part 13.106-1 Soliciting Competition (b) Soliciting from a single source (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The mission of USUHS is to provide the highest quality education programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services. As such, it is essential USUHS provide the necessary training and equipment required for our students to become successful doctors and nurses and to be able to provide the best care possible for our soldiers. ADSTEC Corporation is the manufacturer of the HANABI-PII Metaphase Harvester, HANABI Metaphase Spreader, and HANABI-P3 Metaphase Harvester systems. The manufacturer is the only company that has the specialized and technical knowledge as well as necessary tools, manpower, and repair parts to maintain these pieces of equipment in an operable state. The contractor will provide unlimited emergency (remedial) repairs on an as-needed basis on the HANABI systems identified above, to include preventive maintenance inspection(s) during the period of performance. The contractor shall provide all labor, parts, materials, tools, transportation and management necessary to maintain and repair the HANABI systems on an as-needed basis in strict accordance with OEM service specifications. The contractor shall provide technical support, application support, and operational assistance to Government personnel on an as-needed basis via telephone and on-site assistance. ADSTEC Corporation is the only known source that can provide the requested preventive maintenance and service. This is not a request for quotes and a solicitation package will not be issued. Sources interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide the above-mentioned requirement as specified. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received via email at melissa.marcellus@usuhs.mil by 10am EST on 12 May 2011.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/USUHS/BethesdaMD/HU0001-11-M-C038/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
- Zip Code: 20814
- Zip Code: 20814
- Record
- SN02424020-W 20110415/110413234714-3e927b06adc01c8bb86d8926c15484ca (fbodaily.com)
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