MODIFICATION
66 -- Acquisition of one Brand Name or Equal Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge with 3 Rotors
- Notice Date
- 3/19/2015
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Bldg 1050, Frederick, Maryland, 21702, United States
- ZIP Code
- 21702
- Solicitation Number
- SBSS-N02RC52547-57
- Point of Contact
- Reyes Rodriguez, Phone: 240-276-5442, Seena Ninan, Phone: 240-276-5419
- E-Mail Address
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reyes.rodriguez@nih.gov, ninans@mail.nih.gov
(reyes.rodriguez@nih.gov, ninans@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This amendment revises language under Description. Changes are bolded and underlined. The NCI, Dermatology Branch cannot fully replace the existing ultracentrifuge due to its advantage of spinning at higher than 100,000xg at a colder +4C temperature at longer spin times and has the capability to accommodate swinging bucket rotors. The New instrument is meant to only replace the old RC5B and can complement the ultracentrifuge for some limited work at super speeds that doesn't require dense cesium gradient spins. This amendment also responds to questions provided from different sources as follows: 1) The bid states that 3 rotors are being purchased, but only one rotor is clearly defined. It states a 6 x 250 ml rotor of carbon fiber with adapters, but what about the other two rotors? Response: The other 2 rotors to be purchased are: 1) 14 x 50 ml carbon fiber rotor with 15 ml adaptors with bio-containment auto-lockdown lid that can attain a maximum speed of 14,000 rpm and a maximum RCF of 33,746x g ; 2) 8 x 50 ml super speed titanium rotor that can attain a maximum speed of 29,000 rpm^3 and a max RCF of 100,605xg. 2) It mentions the capability of a fixed angle at 29,000 for gradient work, but doesn't state it is being purchased. Also, gradient work is performed in a swinging bucket rotor, not a fixed angle. Could you add any clarification to this? Response: At this time, all 3 rotors that are needed must be fixed angle (F/A). Although not as efficient as a swinging bucket rotor, gradient work can be done with the F/A super speed rotor with some optimization. 3) Additionally, what temperatures are needed when running centrifuge at 100,000 g? Response: Ambient room temperature to +10C depending on the method. This Small Business Sources Sought Notice (SBSS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified small business concerns including 8(a), HUBZone or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned business concerns that are interested in and capable of performing the work described herein. The NCI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses received nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. 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. This requirement is assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees is being considered. As a result of this Sources Sought Notice, the NCI may issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) through FedBizOpps. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NCI shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or the NCI's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase one Sorvall LYNX 6000Superspeed Centrifuge 3 Rotors. The NCI, CCR, Dermatology Branch would like to replace an old Sorvall RC5B centrifuge that is no longer supported. The former instrument is a workhorse instrument that is used by all labs in the Branch and other labs on the 10/12C corridor as well. It is more than 20 years old and parts are no longer available. The Branch would like to replace the instrument with a unit that, when equipped with appropriate rotors, has the capacity to handle large volumes at low and medium speeds and can also achieve 100,000 x g. The following features are necessary and unique to this particular instrument: • The refrigerated floor centrifuge must meet the Branch's strict space requirement of 37" x 28" x 32" (H x W x D). • The centrifuge must provide foot clearance to allow user to be able to stand close enough to centrifuge and be able to safely lift rotors over a clearance that should not exceed 34 inches in height. • The refrigerated floor centrifuge must have the capability to accommodate a temperature range of -20 up to +40 degrees C (+/- 2 degrees C) for various protocols. • The centrifuge rotor must be made of carbon-fiber resin composite material that is lightweight for ease in handling, yet durable and shatterproof, and have a push-button, auto-lock biocontainment lid with an ergonomic handle that can be autoclaved for safe and sterile operation. This is a key feature that is required to replace the much bulkier and heavier metallic rotor in the existing model. • The above described rotor must have maximum loading capacity of 6 x 250 ml, for high volume and high throughput cell isolation work, yet have the versatility and flexibility (with the correct adaptors) to accommodate 100ml, 50 ml conical, 30 ml, 15 ml conical, 10 ml, and 5 ml for multiple volumes or different separation techniques. This is a key feature that would replace two of the existing SS-34 and GSA rotors and therefore free up valuable shelf space and additional handling requirements. • The refrigerated floor centrifuge must have the required capability of going up to 29,000 rpm when equipped with a fixed angle, high performance rotor that can withstand centrifugal forces of up to 100,000x g for high resolution separation of molecules or sub-cellular gradient separation work. This important characteristic would potentially save the Dermatology Branch thousands of dollars in the current maintenance of our existing ultracentrifuge which could theoretically be replaced in the future by this 2-in-1 instrument depending on current or future Branch needs or requirements. • For ease in cleaning, the centrifuge should have a touch screen display that is sensitive to the gloved hand when giving instructional inputs with adjustable fonts that can be enlarged and be easily read by the user for safe operation. • The instrument must be backed by a 3 year warranty to cover any maintenance issues should any arise after purchase and set up. This key requirement would also save the Branch thousands of dollars in future service contracts in the long term. • All shipping and installation costs must be included. How to Submit a Response: 1. Page Limitations: Interested qualified small business organizations should submit a tailored capability statement for this requirement not to exceed 10 single sided pages including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc. (single spaced, 12 point font minimum) that clearly details the ability to perform the requirements of the notice described above. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Responses should include a minimum of a two pages demonstrating experience over the past two years meeting the requirements of this notice. Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferable placed under the eligible small business concern's name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by NIH personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. 2. Due Date: Capability statements are due no later than 11:00 am. EST on March 20, 2015. 3. Delivery Point: All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the unique specifications described herein. Written responses can be emailed to Reyes Rodriguez Contract Specialist at reyes.rodriguez@nih.gov or mailed to the address located under Point of Contact. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed to (240) 276-5399 or emailed. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement 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 number SBSS-N02RC52547-57 on all correspondence. Disclaimer and Important Notes: 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, an RFQ may be published on FedBizOpps. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation(s). Point of Contact: Inquiries concerning this Notice may be direct to: Reyes Rodriguez 9609 Medical Center Dr, Room 1E128 Bethesda, MD 20892-9705 reyes.rodriguez@nih.gov
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- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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