SOLICITATION NOTICE
K -- Microscope Image Acquisition System Upgrade
- Notice Date
- 1/9/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ2780821
- Archive Date
- 1/30/2013
- Point of Contact
- John Flannery, Phone: 301 435 8782
- E-Mail Address
-
flanneryje@mail.nih.gov
(flanneryje@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; price quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is RFQ2780821 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-62. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions (SS/SA) Branch has a requirement on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), to upgrade the image acquisition system of an existing Government-owned Zeiss Axioscope (serial no. 3305000273) for use in the Laboratory of Genetics at the National Institute on Aging (NIA/NIH) located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Zeiss Axioscope shall be upgraded at 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 100, Room 10B128, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224. The anticipated period of performance is two months. The existing Government-owned Zeiss Axioscope (serial no. 3305000273) is used for studying ovary samples at several developmental stages. The upgrade of the Zeiss Axioscope image acquisition system will be added to the existing microscope and will enhance its fluorescent capabilities. The upgraded imaging system will allow for greater sensitivity, dynamic range, and uniform illumination. The contractor shall upgrade the existing Zeiss Axioscope in accordance with the following specifications: 1.Exi Blue Fast 1394B, Mono, 14-bit, regulated cooling to 0°C, includes FireWire cable and power supply with RGB filter. 2.Zeiss F-mount adapter (1.0 X - no lens). 3.Ludl fliter wheels (excitation & emission), 6 position, includes Zeiss mounting flanges. 4.Chroma Quad filter stet (4 exciter, 4 emitters, one dichroic, plus Zeiss cube). 5.iVision Mac Software Package Includes Camera control, motion control (for control of automated components), and analyses. Includes 4 port USB to serial adapter. 6.SOLA solid state light source with intensity control and on/off, includes LLG (2 meter, 3mm core) and Zeiss collimating adapter. 7.On-site installation and training of upgraded components on the existing Zeiss motorized microscope. Quotations will be evaluated on meeting technical specifications and price. Price quotations are to be sent electronically to John Flannery, Contract Specialist, at flanneryje@mail.nih.gov. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIDA-2/RFQ2780821/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 100, Room 10B128, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
- Zip Code: 21224
- Zip Code: 21224
- Record
- SN02962157-W 20130111/130109234344-94db2e4a24b4f573e0611526a9e82dbd (fbodaily.com)
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