SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Liquid Scintillation Analyzer
- Notice Date
- 4/29/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, Maryland, 20857-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- FDA-SOL-1147006
- Archive Date
- 5/29/2015
- Point of Contact
- Heather Kinsey, Phone: 2404027591
- E-Mail Address
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heather.kinsey@fda.hhs.gov
(heather.kinsey@fda.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Notice Type: Combine Solicitation FDA-SOL-1147006 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Liquid Scintillation Analyzer Brand name or Equal to the Tri-Carb 3110TR Low Activity Scintillation Analyzer, Plus an extended warranty for four (4) one year options. This is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. a. Solicitation Number FDA-SOL-1147006 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). b. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-81, effective 10 April 2015 c. This procurement is a brand name or equal requirement, associated with NAICS Code 334516 and small business size employees 500. This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business concerns. d. Item Description: Brand Name or Equal to the Tri-Carb 3110TR Low Activity Scintillation Analyzer. Minimum Required Salient Characteristics of the Instrument a. Must be able to detect alpha, beta, and gamma radioactivity. b. Must be capable of triple-label DPM (disintegrations-per-minute) for counting three radionuclides in the same sample. c. Must be capable of high sensitivity and low background (<30 cpm for 14C and < 20 cpm for 3H) counting of samples, with high sample throughput and low cocktail consumption. d. Must have counting efficiencies of >60% for 3H and > 95% for 14C with unquenched sealed standards. e. Must be capable of instrument performance assessment to monitor eight critical parameters historically. f. Must have multi-parameter linear multichannel analyzer with an effective resolution of 1/10 keV, g. Must have an extended dynamic quench range and be able to correct for luminescence, color quenching, and background radiation. h. Must be able to display live spectrum, so that the operators can optimize counting conditions, evaluate complex sample situations, set temporary regions on the spectrum screen, and monitor the effect of automatic efficiency control while the sample is counting. i. Must have a low energy external standard source (133Ba) to eliminate the effects of vial glow, plastic wall and cocktail changes on the DPM results, thus eliminating the need for repeat counting of the external standard and negating the effect of isotope half-life on quench monitoring accuracy and precision. j. Must have a sample changer capacity of at least 700 small (7-mL or 8-mL) vials. k. Must have a sample changer that enables intermixing and counting of both large (20 mL) and small (7-mL or 8-mL) sample vials without special adapters. l. Must have a robust sample changer mechanism that allows the photomultiplier tube detectors to remain on for maximum stability even during sample changing. m. Must be able to perform positive sample identification, providing protocol number, cassette number, sample number, and user-selectable printout and data file storage of the counting time and date for each sample. n. Must be capable of loading 45 independent protocols with unlimited assays. o. Must be capable of anti-jam recovery of the sample changer mechanism to protect samples, vials and the counting system from damage if obstructions occur. p. Must have automatic power-fail recovery to restore counting when power is restored and the instrument has reinitialized itself. q. Must include a utility cart for the liquid scintillation counter. r. Must include all startup kits, reagents, and accessories, so that the instrument is ready for use after installation. s. Must come with an external computer controller and monitor, preloaded with all necessary software. t. Upgrade Options: The system must be capable of upgrading to include a bar coding automated tracking system. This functionality is not required now, but CVM may require this functionality in the future. Requirements for Data Acquisition Software: a. Must be compatible with Windows 7 or the latest Windows operating system. b. Must be 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and include instrument access security, electronic data security, audit trails, and electronic signatures. c. Must be capable of automatic processing of count data to final results. d. Must be capable of half-life correction to any date and time for up to three radionuclides. e. Must be capable of providing automatic, protocol specific data processing for all user applications, so that data exportation is not required. f. Must allow users to define custom report content and format with print preview g. Must have a stable connection with peripheral devices and does not require frequent reboots. Warranty/Maintenance Agreement: Entire system must be warranted for parts and labor for 12 months from date of acceptance, including one PM visit. Warranty service should be equivalent to the maintenance agreement requested in the next section. Option Year Maintenance Agreement: As part of this purchase, CVM seeks an option year maintenance agreement. The vendor shall also provide pricing for an optional extended warranty for the next four years. However, this information shall not obligate CVM to purchase the extended warranty. The specific requirements for this optional extended warranty are: a. Service contract coverage must include trouble-shooting capabilities based on complete knowledge of the entire instrument, immediate access to certified replacement parts, and immediate access to improvements and new procedures provided by the original vendor and manufacturer. b. Service must be provided by service engineers who are trained and certified by the original manufacturer of the instrument. Engineers should have access to the manufacturer's latest technical developments, repair procedures, application updates, diagnostic software, and planned maintenance procedures. c. The contract must enable the Project Officer or their designee to have access to the manufacturer's call center from 8 am to 6 pm EST for technical assistance, which is staffed by engineers who provide a high level of expertise for troubleshooting the instrument. d. The supplier must be able to guarantee that a service engineer will be able to work on site within two business days of receiving a call from CVM. e. The supplier must provide all travel, labor and parts at no additional charge. f. There must be one scheduled preventative maintenance visit per year. Acceptance: The vendor will demonstrate upon installation that the item will meet all performance specifications by the manufacturer. The instrument will not be accepted until those performance specifications have been met. Training/Support: Vendor shall provide initial training in order for CVM operators to be able to independently operate the instrument. This is not a request for formal training, but rather the support typically provided to new users of instruments. This informal initial training may occur during installation or through online/telephone support. Line Item Description Size Quantity A Tri-Carb Liquid Scintillation Counter & Accessories LOT 1 B Training Support LOT 1 C Delivery And Installation LOT 1 I Option Year 1: Service/Maintenance Agreement LOT 1 J Option Year 2: Service/Maintenance Agreement LOT 1 K Option Year 3: Service/Maintenance Agreement LOT 1 L Option Year 4: Service/Maintenance Agreement LOT 1 f. FAR Provision 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items) (APR 2014) applies to this acquisition. Para (k) requires current registration in SAM at https://www.sam.gov. g. FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (OCT 2014) applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Offeror whose quote provides sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the solicitation It is the responsibility of all interested offerors to review this site frequently for any updates/ amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The posting of this requirement does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/ solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. The Government will issue a contract to the responsible, responsive offeror, with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest price. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to www.sam.gov and follow the instructions. h. Quotations must include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) (MAR 2015). Electronic submission is located at https://www.sam.gov. i. This order will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (APR 2015) FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (JULY 2014) FAR 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantage Business Concerns) (OCT 2014) FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds-System for Award Management (JUL 2013) HHSAR 352.202-1 Definitions (JAN 2006) HHSAR 352.203-70 Anti-lobbying (JAN 2006) HHSAR 352.215-70 Late Proposals and Revisions (JAN 2006) HHSAR 352.233-71 Litigation and Claims (JAN 2006) HHSAR 352.242-73 Withholding of Contract Payments (JAN 2006) j. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE BY 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time on 14 May 2015 in order to be considered. Send quotation responses to Heather Kinsey @ Heather.Kinsey@fda.hhs.gov. Assistance or questions about this announcement may be sent to the above email.
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- Address: laurel, Maryland, 20708, United States
- Zip Code: 20708
- Zip Code: 20708
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