SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Teledyne Isco Flash System
- Notice Date
- 4/22/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334513
— Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3155, MSC 9593, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SS-2016-323
- Archive Date
- 5/14/2016
- Point of Contact
- Stacey M Polk,
- E-Mail Address
-
spolk@nida.nih.gov
(spolk@nida.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background: The chemistry team at The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences NCATS is responsible for follow-up and optimization chemistry on actives derived within the screening network. In order to successfully accomplish this mission, the chemistry team must be capable of the fast and efficient synthesis and purification of small molecules. NCATS research needs to assess the biological utility of small molecules prepared in the laboratory. This determination relies on the purity and correct identity of the compound of interest. NCATS currently utilizes the Teledyne Isco systems to perform multiple ongoing projects. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this contract is to procure a flash chromatography system that provides improved productivity while maintaining consistency in data and protocols. Contractor Requirements: The contractor will provide the following: 1CombiFlash Rf Plus UV Automated Flash Chromatography System with the following specifications: a.System dimensions: up to 24" x 14.1" x 17" b.Solvent Management to columns from drying and waste containers from hazardous overflows. c.Touch screen: ≥10.4" (26.7 cm) puts the most used controls on a single, easy to read display. d.Fraction Collection: 13x100 mm tubes ≥216, 16x125/150 mm tubes ≥150, 18x150/180 mm tubes ≥ 140, 25x150 mm tubes ≥ 60, 40 mL scintillation vials ≥60, 20 mL scintillation vials ≥ 54, 480 mL bottles ≥ 12. e.RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) identifies columns and loads the appropriate method for the best separation; tracks the number of runs on the column as well as the last solvent used f.RFID identification of fraction collection racks sets the maximum fraction size to prevent overflows. g.Injection valve: wide bore, straight plumbing, and self-cleaning to prevent clogs h.Networking: allows connection to the monitor and remotely controls experiment, analyzes data, and print to network printers. i.Rapid column air purge to prevent solvent from being discarded with the used column. j.TLC Rf to Gradient calculator to determine optimal separation parameters while minimizing run time. k.Built-in method-scaling; scale up to a 1500g column run on a Companion XL. l.Back pressures to 200 psi for improved separations. m.One-year parts and labor warranty. n.Installation 2.Test Tube Rack 16 X 100mm (Set of 2) 3.38mm Waste Cap 4.Inlet Cap 5.TestKit 6.Chrom Hardware Installation The following base package of columns must also be included: 692203334 15.5g Gold C18 Column (3 cases) 692203335 30g Gold C18 column (3 cases) 692203337 100g Gold C18 column (3 cases) 692203341 415g Gold C18 column (2 cases) 692203411 13 gram C18, pkg. of 1 (3 cases) 692203413 43 gram C18, pkg. of 1 (3 cases) 692203414 130 gram C18, pkg. of 1 (3 cases) 693873248 Sample load prepacked C18 cartridges, 12 gram, pkg. 4. (3 cases) 692203345 12 gram RediSep Rf Gold Silica Gel columns, pkg. 14. (4 cases) 692203346 24 gram RediSep Rf Gold Silica Gel columns, pkg. 10. (4 cases) 692203347 40 gram RediSep Rf Gold Silica Gel columns, pkg. 10. (4 cases) 692203348 80 gram, RediSep Rf Gold Silica Gel columns, pkg. 6. (4 cases) 692203349 120 gram, RediSep Rf Gold Silica Gel columns, pkg. 6. (4 cases) 692203359 220 gram, RediSep Rf Gold Silica Gel columns, pkg. 4. (4 cases) 692203369 330 gram, RediSep Rf Gold Silica Gel columns, pkg. 3. (4 cases) 692203304 RediSep Rf Flash columns, 4 gram, pkg. 20. (4 cases) 692203312 RediSep Rf Flash columns, 12 gram, pkg. of 20 (4 cases) 692203324 RediSep Rf Flash columns, 24 gram, pkg. of 15 (4 cases) 692203340 RediSep Rf Flash columns, 40 gram, pkg. of 15 (4 cases) 692203380 RediSep Rf Flash columns, 80 gram, pkg. of 12 (4 cases) 692203320 RediSep Rf Flash columns, 120 gram, pkg. 10. (4 cases) 692203330 RediSep Rf Flash columns, 330 gram, pkg. 4. (3 cases) 693873240 Universal RediSep Solid Load Cartridges, Empty; 25 gram, pkg. of 30 (4 cases) 693873225 Universal RediSep Solid Load Cartridges, Empty; 65 gram, pkg. of 12 (4 cases) 693873241 Universal RediSep Solid Load Cartridges, Prepacked; 25 gram, pkg. of 15 (3 cases) 693873310 Universal RediSep Solid Load Cartridges, Prepacked; 32 gram, pkg. of 12 (3 cases) 693873226 Universal RediSep Solid Load Cartridges, Prepacked; 65 gram, pkg. of 12 (3 cases) 693873311 Universal RediSep Solid Load Cartridges, Prepacked; 125 gram, pkg. of 4 (3 cases) Period of Performance/Delivery: Within 15 days ARO Capability statement /information sought. Contractors that believe they possess the ability to provide the requirement should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contract Specialist. The response should directly and specifically state in the, capabilities statement, which project requirements you can supply. Contractors must also provide their Company Name, DUNS Number, Physical Address, Point of Contact, and Size and Type of Business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. The information submitted must be must be in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses (capability statements) sent in response to this Small Business Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via e-mail) to the Contract Specialist. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Stacey Polk, Contract Specialist at spolk@nida.nih.gov. The response must be received on or before April 29, 2016 at 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. "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, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: 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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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Institutes of Health (NIH), 9800 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
- Zip Code: 20850
- Zip Code: 20850
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