SOURCES SOUGHT
60 -- Zeiss Axio Imager Z2 Microscope System
- Notice Date
- 9/5/2014
- 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, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SBSS-14-633
- Archive Date
- 9/25/2014
- Point of Contact
- Megan Ault,
- E-Mail Address
-
megan.ault@nih.gov
(megan.ault@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Contracting Office Address: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institutes on Drug Abuse, Station Support Simplified Acquisitions. 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. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this potential requirement is the acquisition of a Zeiss Axio Imager Z2 microscope system to be used by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Division of Intramural Research Program (DIRP). Brand Name Equivalent: The equivalent microscope must meet the brand name Zeiss Axio Imager Z2 microscope system. •Neurolucida - Standard advanced software for microscope based scientific research •Stereo Investigator - Standard advanced software for design based stereology •Stereo Investigator - desktop version (no control of motorized stage or grame grabber) •Upgrade Stereo Investigator license •Image stack extension module •Virtual tissue 3D extension module •Software integration module for controlling automated microscope functions •2-axis computer-controlled stepping motor system comprised of 6in x 4 in XY stepping stage with linear encoders, joystick, slide holder and external 3-axis stage controller with interface to PC •Slide holder for 6in x 4in stage (upright) stage to hold (6) 1x3in or (3) 2x3in slides •Software integration module for controlling motorized stage •Focus measurement encoder •Color digital camera, 2/3in chip, 1388 x 1049 active pixel output at 13 frames per second •2 Adjustable C-mount adapters •Monochrome digital camera, low noise CMOS chip 2048 x 2048 pixels with native output at 100fps, 16-bit 4.0 megapixel imaging •(2) 64-bit PC workstation •(2) 27-in LED flat panel monitor with IPS. 2560 x 1440 pixel native resolution •Operating System with Adobe Acrobat 11 software and antivirus software •(2) 1500 VA Uninterruptable power supply (UPS) battery backup/surge protector •Zeiss ApoTome system integration •Calibration grid slide with reference grid squares in dimensions of 25um and 250um increments •Toolkit: 1 Extra long metric ball hex wrenches (1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3, 4, 5mm), 1 English ball hex wrenches (5/64 to 5/16in), 1 Screwdriver set (slotted 1, 2, 3, 4mm, phillips #000, #00, #0, #1) 11 piece ball-hex L key set, inch sizes 1/16 in to 1/4 in. •Installation and training •Biolucida: Image Server software for 2D and 3D images •Systems integration for Biolucida cloud server •Zeiss Axio Imager Z2 microscope system configured for brightfield and multi-channel fluorescent work with Neurolucida and/or Stereo Investigator •X-Cite 120LED system includes LED head, manual and PC control, flange and USB cable •Objective set: 2.5x Plan-Flaur, 5x, 10x, 20x, 40x Air and 63x/1.40 Oil Plam Apo objectives •DIC Kit for ZO-30a objective package •Fluorescent filter cube set #49 for DAPI •Fluorescent filter cuber set #38HE for Cy2 •Flourescent filter cube set #43HE for Cy3 •Flourescent filter cube set #50 for Cy5 •Vibration isolation platform for microscope •ApoTome software integration module •Zeiss ApoTome: includes ApoTome slider, grids, control box, reflector module calibration "ApoTome" ACR P&C, mirror and fluorescence test slides and case Optional: Neurolucida upgrade and support subscriptions Stereo Investigator software upgrade and support subscription Neurolucida installation support Biolucida software upgrade and support subscription Remote training Extended warranty on Zeiss Axio Imager Z2 microscope Extended warranty on Zeiss AxioCam camera Extended warranty on a Zeiss ApoTome Anticipated Period of Performance: It is expected that delivery date is approximately 10-12 weeks after receipt of order. Capability statement /information sought: Interested organizations must provide clear and convincing documentation of their capability of providing the item(s) specified in this notice. Interested organizations that believe they possess the ability to provide the required must submit specific documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contract Specialist. Interested organizations must provide their Company Name, DUNS number, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. Interested organizations are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System Code, and 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 Sources Sought notice number. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. All capability statements sent in response to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Megan Ault, Contract Specialist, at megan.ault@nih.gov in MS Word format by or before the closing date of this announcement. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. The response must be received on or before September 10, 2014 by 11:00 AM (EDT). Note: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in 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 a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation 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 purchase order. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
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