SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Purchase of two (2) EM CCD Andor 888 cameras for single molecule tracking
- Notice Date
- 10/29/2014
- 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
- N02RC52504-83
- Archive Date
- 12/4/2014
- 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
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression (LRBGE), plans to procure on a sole source basis two (2) Andor Du-888U3-CSO-#BV (Vis Optimized) iXON Ultra 1Kx1K EM CCE cameras with 13 um pixels, 26fps full frame, includes I/O cable from BioVision Technologies, Inc., 64 E. Uwchlan Avenue #273, Exton, PA 19341, 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. 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. Delivery will be 30 days from date of award. The NCI/CCR LRBGE laboratory's research program concerns the elucidation of mechanisms involved in the regulation of genetic expression in eucaryotic cells and the identification of genes and regulatory processes involved in modulated states of expression during oncogenesis. The LRBGE plans to purchase two high-end Andor iXON Ultra EM CCD cameras for the simultaneous two-channel single-molecule tracking in living cells. The cameras will be used to upgrade the existing single molecule tracking system that currently allows tracking of only one color. Single molecule tracking is a state-of-the art method for the biophysical quantification of the behavior of the transcription factors on their DNA targets. Thus, LRBGE are conducting a number of high-end technically demanding experiments that requires the top performance from its cameras. Next, a sole source is intended for the purchase of the Andor iXon Ultra EM CCD cameras from BioVision Technologies, as it will help with further development of NCI/CCR Optical Microscopy Core's knowledge about the transcription regulation of the cancer cells dual-color tracking of single molecules will be used to probe the specific and non-specific interactions of transcription factors on the same promoter in living cells. NCI feels BioVision Technologies equipment is uniquely qualified based on its performance characteristics and quality of the hand -picked piece of equipment (Andor 888) that's required for the integrity of the experiments conducted by LRBGE research group. In addition, BioVision replacement parts (the cameras) are compatible with NCI's existing equipment, and a change would be disruptive to the science. The purchase will allow for the successful continuation of on-going experiments on single molecule tracking. Salient characteristics of the Andor iXON Ultra EM CCD Camera are as follows: a. 30MHz and 20 MHz readout modes (EM channel) b. Frame rate maximum of 25.7 fps (full resolution - 1024 x 1024) c. Optically Centered Crop Mode offering 697 frames/sec from 128 x 128 ROI d. USB 3.0 interface e. Data conversion to Electrons or Photons, either Real-Time or Post-Processing f. Spurious Noise filter that is either Real-Time or Post-Processing g. OptAcquire - Push Button acquisition mode optimization h. Direct Data Access via separate CameraLink output i. Ring Mode - Up to 16 pre-defined exposure times can be uploaded onto the camera FPGA, facilitating instant exposure switching upon acceptance of external (TTL) or software trigger j. ‘Temperature Compensated' linear and calibrated EM Gain scale - i.e. calibration holds at all selected cooling temperatures k. Advanced Photon Counting mode - including Real-Time and Post-Acquisition definition of accumulated block size l. Hardware (FPGA) generated timestamp with 10 ns accuracy This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party especially a small business, 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, November 19, 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 N02RC52504-83 on all correspondence.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Cancer Institute, BLDG. 41, Wing C, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
- Zip Code: 20814
- Zip Code: 20814
- Record
- SN03560915-W 20141031/141030000934-81d75f852872c5d2c85b0aa71b018ec4 (fbodaily.com)
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