SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Robotics for Genotyping
- Notice Date
- 9/1/2011
- 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-(AR)-2011-348-CRS
- Archive Date
- 9/22/2011
- Point of Contact
- Caitlin Savina,
- E-Mail Address
-
savinacr@nhlbi.nih.gov
(savinacr@nhlbi.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Reference Number: NHLBI-CSB-(AR)-2011-348-CRS Title: Robotics for Genotyping 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference solicitation number is: NHLBI-CSB-(AR)-2011-348-CRS. 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 - Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-53 August 04, 2011. The total contracted dollar amount, including options will not exceed $5 million. The acquisition is being conducted as Full and Open Competition. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 334516, and the associated small business size standard is 500 Employees. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Office of Acquisitions (OA), on behalf of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), intends to award a single, fixed priced contract for the purchase of Robotics for Genotyping. Background The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has recently set up a core facility for the processing of genotyping lab animals. This is a service that is to be offered to all NIAMS investigators- and in doing so; NIAMS will have the need to process large numbers of samples in an efficient manner. Purpose In order to aid in the efficiency of processing a large number of tissue samples- the NIAMS would like to acquire a robotics set up specifically to; isolate DNA, set up PCR reaction plates, and multiplexed automated gel electrophoresis The contractor shall provide instruments that allow for rapid DNA isolation, PCR set up, and DNA analysis. The instruments shall be: easy to use, available on a benchtop, and have an easy upgrade path. The Instruments Shall Have: For the DNA Extraction and Purification: - Pre-programmed protocols - Capability of high speed and high throughput - Easy to use system with intuitive software - Capability to purify genomic and viral DNA - Barcode reading capability - Small benchtop footprint For the Liquid Handling: - Capability to do PCR plate set up - Pre-programmed protocols - Flexible layout - UV/HEPA filtered chamber - Capability to reuse tips - Barcode reading capability - Small benchtop footprint For the Capillary Electrophoresis - Automates sample loading - Analysis of 96 plates samples directly in a single run - Multiplex detection system - Delectability of very low concentration of DNA (less than 1 ng/ml) - Digital data collection - Capability to resolve small bp differences as well as large fragment - Small benchtop footprint Quantity 1-Brand name or equal to the QIAxtractor (Catalog number 9001793) 1- Installation of the Instrument 2- Brand name or equal to the QIAgility (Catalog number 9001611) 1- Installation of the Instrument 1-Brand name or equal to the QIAxcel Software (Catalog number 90211163) 1- Brand name or equal to the QIAxcel (Catalog number 9002123) Deliverable The delivery of the robotics system will be to the laboratory located in Bldg 10, Room 6D50, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Inspection and Acceptance Requirements The NIAMS will inspect the instruments upon receipt to ensure there is no visible damage during shipment before acceptance of the delivery. The award will be made to the Offeror whose product meets the Government's minimum performance specifications, functional specifications, and delivery date. A best buy analysis will be performed taking into consideration price, shipping points, technical specifications, special features, trade-in considerations, probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item, warranty considerations, maintenance availability, environmental and energy efficiency considerations, delivery terms, and past performance. In addition to a price quote, the Offeror must submit descriptive literature of the product proposed, a commercial price list, warranty provisions, and any other information the Offeror considers relevant to the Government's evaluation of the product proposed. The Government intends to evaluate the quotes and award the purchase order without discussion with Offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the Offerors best terms for a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, request product samples or demonstrations, if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any and all offers if such action is deemed necessary. The Government may also waive informalities and minor irregularities in the offers received. NOTE: The Offeror must be registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registry (CCR) System, which is available at www.ccr.gov, in order to receive an award from the NIH, NHLBI. 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 2011); 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 (AUG 2011) is included with the following additional clauses: FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT2003); and FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (APR2008). The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Quotations will be due seven (07) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by September 07, 2011 11:00am, Eastern Standard Time. The quotation must reference Solicitation Number NHLBI-CSB-(AR)-2011-348-CRS. All responsible sources may submit a quotation/proposal, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the item specified in this synopsis should submit their quotation to the below address. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 6701 Rockledge Blvd., Room Suite 6150B, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, Attention: Caitlin Savina. Emails will be accepted at savinacr@nhlbi.nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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