SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Replacement of the Erratic Functioning Gradient Coils
- Notice Date
- 2/27/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E128, Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- N02RC46022-83
- Archive Date
- 3/28/2014
- Point of Contact
- Gwennifer K. Epps, Phone: 240-276-5445, Terry Galloway, Phone: 240-276-5384
- E-Mail Address
-
eppsg@mail.nih.gov, gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov
(eppsg@mail.nih.gov, gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Biophysics Section of Radiation Biology Branch (RBB), plans to procure on a sole source basis replacement EPRI Animal Imaging Gradient Coils from Resonance Research, Inc., 6 Cook Street, Pinehurst Park, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821, USA. This process will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisitions procedures as stated in FAR Part 13 13.106-1(b)(1) and is exempt for the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516, and the business size standard is 500 employees. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract. It has been determined there are no opportunities to acquire green products or services for this procurement. The radiation Biology Section, CCR, NCI has been pioneering the developm ent of time domain EPR imaging using biocompatible free radical spin probes for the study of tumor hypoxia, tissue oxygenation, tissue redox status and the molecular level investigations of tumor physiology and the efficacy of tumor drugs and treatment outcome of radiation treatment. The instrumentation for this modality of investigation involves stable magnetic field, a set of three orthogonal water cooled high current bearing gradient coils and use of computer automation to generate quantitative maps of three dimensional distribution free radical spin probes in test animals. The gradient coils have been is use for over 20 years and due to wear and tear the stability and accuracy of the gradients are getting impaired. Therefore, the Biophysics Section of the (RBB) would like to replace the Gradient coils on its Pulsed Electron Paramagnetic Imaging system. The Electron Paramagnetic Imaging System is used for the study of animal imaging. The imaging system consists of magnet with gradient coils, electronic circuitries and necessary software's and drives for special boards. The replacement coils will have the same dimensions of the existing gradient coils but with superior current capacity and long term stability Further to be able to perform high resolution imaging with measurements lasting for over one hour NCI needs a set of more robust gradient coils that would with stand higher gradients and the correspondingly higher current loads. A sole source to Resonance Research, Inc. is intended for this order; based on the fact this company is the sole manufacturer of the EPRI Animal Imaging Gradient Coils. Gradient coil assembly from Resonance Research Inc., is suitable as a replacement for the damaged gradients because it can be controlled with the existing control software avoiding new software and calibrations. It is necessary to replace the Gradient coils assembly with the new ones with the same configuration and capability and use the currently used control software to manage the gradient settings. Also, in doing so, NCI can still make use of the existing Gradient amplifier and Amplifier drivers. The replacement coils will have the same dimensions of the existing gradient coils but with superior current capacity and long term stability. This will enable measurements of images and oxygen maps with higher resolution, with the improvement in the overall performance of the imaging spectrometer. Note: the contractor will design and build the EPRI gradient coil system which will be an integrated Shielded gradient and shim system. Instrument Features: a. Integrated shielded gradient and shim system b. 158 mm OD, c. 101.6 mm ID, d. Total length 579 mm (excluding cable strain relief) e. Length to center from front flange: 306 mm f. Efficiency: 3.4X, 3.2Y, 4.1Z mT/m/A g. Duty@100% h. 34A and 20 V max DC RMS (all 3 gradients simultaneously) i. Derate for AC applications at 50%KHz j. Pulsed max @10% - 125A and 300 V max. k. +/- 10% at 75 mm DSV l. Shims 2nd order, 5 channels @ 5 A m. Shielded Z0 compensation coil n. 100 us rise time o. PT-100 temperature sensors (6 ea) p. Water cooled q. Power, shim, and temp monitor cables of 2 m cables included. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the NCI Office of Acquisitions on or before 11:00 AM EST on,March 13, 2014. No electronic capability statements will be accepted (i.e. email or fax); an original and one copy must be sent to the NCI Office of Acquisitions at the address stated above. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (240) 276-5401 or emailed to Gwennifer Epps, Contracting Officer at ge50d@nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), through sam.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number N02RC46022-83 on all correspondence.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Building 10, NCI, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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