SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- FACS Canto II 4-2 to 4-2.2.
- Notice Date
- 5/22/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 4211 - MSC 9559, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SBSS-2014-228
- Archive Date
- 6/13/2014
- Point of Contact
- Rodney E. Brooks, Phone: 3014020751
- E-Mail Address
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rodney.brooks@nih.gov
(rodney.brooks@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Contracting Office Address: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support Simplified Acquisitions, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bldg. 31, Room 1B59 Bethesda, MD 20892 UNITED STATES Introduction: This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources, (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses, service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. Background Information: BD FACS Canto II Cytometer 4/2 System has been used for multiple projects ongoing in multiple groups in the Genetics lab. The instrument is needed for analysis of biological samples to identify the mechanisms of pluripotency, differentiation and ageing as part of our continued research on stem cells biology and in the ageing process. BD FACS Canto II Cytometer 4/2 System has been used for multiple projects ongoing in multiple groups in the Genetics lab including but not limited to: 1. Characterization of mechanisms of differentiation of embryonic stem cells toward specific tissues ( Developmental Genomics and Aging Section); 2. Analysis of blood samples from participants of long term population study (Human Genetics Section); 3. Characterization of mechanisms of DNA repairs (Genome Instability and Chromatin-Remodeling Section). Purpose and Objectives for the Procurement: The Laboratory of Genetics with the National Institute on Aging purchased in 2012 the BD FACSCanto II Cytometer 4/2 System equipped with 2 laser capability. 1. The same system but with equipped with 3 lasers has been used by our collaborators in SARDINIA project to analyze blood samples from participants of long term population study, we have been collecting data for joint study here in Baltimore and therefore,, to maintain data compatibility, we need to obtain the new data in Baltimore population study by using the same equipment and software. The purpose of the requirement is to purchase a Upgrade Kit for the FACSCanto II 4-2 to 4-2-2. Contractor Requirements: The contractor shall install the laser and configure instrument to the new settings. The period of performance is 30 days after purchase order is issued. Capability Statement: Businesses that believe they possess the capabilities necessary to undertake this work should submit complete documentation of their capabilities to the Contract Specialist. The capabilities statement must specifically address each project requirement separately. Additionally, the capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) the professional qualifications of scientists, medical experts and technical personnel as it relates to the above outlined requirements, 3) a description of general and specific facilities and equipment available, including computer equipment and software, 4) an outline of pervious research projects that are similar to the project requirements in which the organization and proposed personnel have participated, and 5) any other information considered relevant to this program. The capability statement must not exceed 15 single sided or 7.5 double sided pages in length and using a 12-point font size minimum. Interested organizations are required to identify their size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice. However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference the solicitation notice number. All capability statements sent in response to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Rodney Brooks, Contract Specialist at rodney.brooks@nih.gov in MS Word within 7 calendar days of the date of this announcement. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in the response. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After reviewed of the responses received, pre-solicitation and solicitation notices may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. The solicitation release date is pending. The Government intends to negotiate a fixed-price contract.
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