SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Two Fixed-Staged Microscopes and One Manual Microscope
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens 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-CSS-15-740
- Archive Date
- 9/6/2015
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Burns, Phone: 3014024592
- E-Mail Address
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jennifer.burns2@nih.gov
(jennifer.burns2@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-15-740 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 333314 with a Size Standard of 500 Employees. SET-ASIDE STATUS This acquisition is not a set-aside and is issued for full and open competition. ACQUISITION AUTHORITY This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83, dated July 2, 2015. The resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Purpose The National Institute of Mental Health requires two fixed-stage microscopes for patch-clamp studies and an additional manual microscope for histological studies. These components will be fundamental in conducting patch-clamp electrophysiology studies to investigate the synaptic connectivity of defined stress circuits in brain slices from mice, and also post-experiment histology of the brain tissue. Project Requirements The Contractor must be able to provide a brand name or equal agreement that includes the following: Olympus BX51WI: (Quantity: 2) •Microscope stand with front fine/coarse focus •Coarse focus lock lever to maintain rigidity and z position when moving between various objectives. •The nosepiece must be removable to be able to accommodate other specialized nosepieces for various applications. •An external power supply to minimize electrical noise. •The fluorescence illuminator must be removable to be able to mount an intermediate device below it. •The ability to easily remove both the field stop and aperture stop on the fluorescence illuminator for access to various image and illumination planes. •The ability to raise both the fluorescence illuminator along with the nosepiece carrier to accommodate an additional 40mm of space to accommodate whole animals. •The ability to remove the substage condenser assembly to accommodate whole animals. This must be easily removable by NIMH staff and not require a service technician or representative of the company. •Patch clamping techniques require a minimal amount of disturbance of the sample and instruments surrounding the microscope therefore the instrument should adhere to the following conditions. oCoarse/Fine focusing knobs mounted in the front of the microscope. oThe IR DIC contrast adjustments using the Senararmont method to be done below the stage rather than risk bumping stage, specimen, manipulators and nosepiece. oThe 60x water objective should have a 1.0 numerical aperture, IR transmission,working distance of 2mm. oPolarizers and IR filters should be mounted on the field diaphragm on a rotating filter wheel facing the front for easy access. Olympus BX43: (Quantity: 1) •Fluorescence and Unique Monochrome and Color Camera •Microscope can be automated to include automatic nosepiece, fluorescence turret, and condenser. Manual microscope can be upgraded with any or all of these automated components at a later date. •UIS2 objectives that are suitable for use with all observation methods, including bright field, phase, dark field, DIC and fluorescence. •Fluorescence encoded illuminator that delivers a higher intensity of light to the sample, and therefore results in brighter fluorescence images oIncludes Fly-Eye technology providing perfectly even illumination critical for image analysis. The encoded illuminator allows the software to know which fluorescence filter is in position. •A filter turret capable of simultaneously holding 8 fluorescence filter cubes. As the needs of the laboratory grow, a 8-position filter turret will offer plenty of room for expansion. •Unique focus knob design that allows the movement of the fine focus knob to either side of the microscope to accommodate left or right-handed operators. •Ergonomic Y-Shaped design that maximizes access to the sample while minimizing desk space used. •Ergonomic tilting trinocular observation tube with prism camera port for the attachment of the camera system with three light settings: 50% eyepieces/50% camera, 100% eyepieces, and 100% camera. The primary 50%/50% position eliminates the need to switch back and forth between eyepiece viewing and the digital camera while the 100% settings allow for maximum light transmission to the eyes or digital camera. •Patented LED transmitted light provides evenly illuminated field of view critical for imaging. Also provides long lifetime, approximately 12000 hours of use. •Color-balanced LED with light intensity management system that diminishes eye fatigue and the strain of repetitive adjustments. •LED light source that offers superb color reproduction from purple to cyan to red, with ultra-long lifespan. Anticipated Period of Performance This equipment shall be delivered within 4 weeks after receipt of order. Contract Type The Government expects to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement. APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS FAR Clause 52.213-4: Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. EVALUATION CRITERIA The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based upon the following: 1.The Offeror must include all the brand name or equal project requirements detailed in this notice in its quotation. 2.If proposing equal equipment, the Offeror must provide specification information for the equipment so that the brand name or equal status may be verified. 3.Technical factors are more important than cost or price. Selection of the contractor to perform this work will be based on the Government's assessment of the best overall value. RESPONSE FORMAT Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The price quote must include equipment descriptions and specifications per the requirements listed above as well as associated pricing. The quotation must also indicate the trade-in value of the equipment to be traded-in. Contractors must provide their Company Name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Business Size, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information in their responses. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-15-740. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Jennifer Burns, Contract Specialist, at jennifer.burns2@nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 35 Center Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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