SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Acquisition of a Controllable 3-axes Precision Microscope Stage
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2016
- 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
- N02RC62689-76
- Archive Date
- 9/10/2016
- Point of Contact
- Catherine Muir, Phone: (240) 276-5434
- E-Mail Address
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muirca@mail.nih.gov
(muirca@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Contracting Office Address: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E144, Bethesda, MD 20892, UNITED STATES 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 a ASI PZ-2150-XYFT precision microscope stage that is manufactured by Applied Scientific Instrumentation, Inc. (ASI), 29391 West Enid Rd, Eugene, OR 97402. The response close date of this notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(1). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 - Acquisition for Commercial Items and in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1,000 employees. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract. The period of performance: delivery is expected within 90 days of award. It has been determined there are no opportunities to acquire green products or services for this procurement. The research program in the Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression (LRBGE) concerns the elucidation of mechanisms involved in the regulation of genetic expression in eukaryotic cells, and the identification of genes and regulatory processes involved in modulated states of expression during oncogenesis. Particular consideration is given to the study of the steroid/thyroid/RAR superfamily of nuclear receptors (Hormone Action and Oncogenesis Section [HAO], Signal Transduction Group). A special emphasis is placed on the function of these hormone-dependent regulators in the context of chromatin and higher-order nuclear structure. The precision microscope stage will be a part of a larger optical system in the Systems Biology of Gene Expression Section in the Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression designed to interrogate gene expression at the single molecule level in living cells. The required microscope stage must be mechanically stable for long time-lapse measurements. The stage must be able to scan the sample and return to the same position within 100 nm. The stage must be controlled on all 3-axes and have the ability to move 150 microns in the z dimension in 200 ms for fast image acquisition. The stage must be compatible with the microscope stand. There must be technical support which is readily accessible in a timely and convenient manner in Building 41. The stage must be compatible with existing microscopes in the NCI Microscopy Core Facility. The Contractor shall provide the following: One (1) - controllable 3-axes precision microscope stage including the following characteristics: • scan the sample and return to the same position within 100 nm • controlled on all 3-axes via closed-loop DC servomotors • have the ability to move 150 microns in the z dimension in 200 ms for fast image acquisition • Smooth Adjustable dual-range joystick control • stage must have compatibility with various microscope stands in the LRBGE • Wide dynamic speed range with adjustable trapezoidal move profiles DELIVERY: Contractor shall provide standard delivery of the instrument within 90 days after the award to: NIH/NCI Bethesda, Maryland 20892. Upon delivery, contractor must notify the NCI Technical Point of Contact, shown on the award, to schedule the delivery date and time. INSTALLATION: Contractor shall install the specified equipment and have ready to use within seven (7) days after delivery and acceptance. PAYMENT: Payment shall be made in arrears after delivery, installation, and upon Government acceptance of the specified equipment, and submission of an invoice to the address shown in the award pursuant to the invoicing instructions in the award. ASI utilizes a unique closed-loop design in their automated XY stages that insures extremely precise and repeatable movement. This is important for time-lapse, and other studies were open loop stepper motor systems just would not work. ASI holds US patent # 7180662 for embedding piezos within the top plate of the stage; this is critical for correct sample positioning. There are no other commercial products in this price range with the required sensitivity, resolution, speed and ability to perform specified task. There are no other vendors that guarantee compatibility, or offer ASI's patented piezo technology. This instrument is similar in operation and resolution to existing equipment in the lab, making it compatible with current laboratory protocols and service expertise. There is no other known source that specifically meets all of the stated technical and scientific requirements required by the LRGBE. This notice is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party, especially small businesses, believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses must be received in the contracting office by 12:00PM EDT, on Sept. 9, 2016. All responses and questions must be in writing and faxed (240) 276-5401 or emailed to Catherine Muir, Contracting Officer via electronic mail at muirca@mail.nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed 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. No collect calls will be accepted. In order to receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid, current Entity Record, including current Representations and Certifications, in the System for Award Management (SAM) through SAM.gov. Reference: N02RC62689-76 on all correspondence.
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