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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 FBO #5410
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Laser Capture Microdissection System

Notice Date: 9/13/2016
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, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3155, MSC 9593, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
ZIP Code: 20892
Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2016-564
Archive Date: 10/4/2016
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 combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2016-564 and the solicitation is issued as request for quotation (RFQ) 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; FAR Subpart 13.5-Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89-1 dated August 15, 2016. The associated NAICS code 333314 and the small business size standard 500 employees. This requirement is full and open, unrestricted. The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase a Laser Capture Microdissection System to generate tissues which will be used to perform studies into causes and treatments of various diseases. Contractor Requirements: The contractor will provide a quantity of one (1) of the following, Brand Name or Equal: 1.Leica LMD6 Laser Capture Microdissection System with the following parts: 1) LMD6 (LED, mot.Z) No : 11888868 2) CTR6 LED No : 11888873 3) Top LMD6/7, 5fold, Fluo, 7xM25, mot. No : 11888887 4) External light source EL 6000 No : 11504115 5) Lightguide coupler 1" No : 11504117 6 ) Liquid Light Guide for EL6000, 2m No : 11504116 7) Filter system LMDBGR No : 11513911 8) Condenser DIC for LMD No : 11888830 9) LMD Scanning stage No : 11888449 10)Advanced XYZmodule LX No : 11888425 11)Smart Move for DM/DMI Series No : 11505180 12)LCC Module LMD No : 11505285 13)Obj. UVI 5x/0.12 Microdissection No : 11518146 14)Obj. UVI 10x/0.25 Microdissection No : 11518147 15)Obj. HC PL FL L 20x/0.40 CORR No : 11506242 16)Obj. HCX PL FLUOTAR L 40x/0.60 CORR XT No : 11506208 17)Obj. HC PL FLUOTAR L 63x/0.70 CORR XT No : 11506222 18)ICTcondenser prism K3 No : 11555017 19)ICT condenser prism K6 No : 11521521 20)ICT condenser prism K7 No : 11521522 21)ICPrism A for objective No : 11555006 22)ICPrism C for objective No : 11555009 23)Filter system analyzer size 'k' No : 11513900 24)Wacom Cintiq 22HD Pen Display No : 8102847 25)17" Monitor No : 8014894 26)Keyboard US USB Hub No : 11600220 27)LMD CC7000 camera No : 11501478 28)CMount HC 0.55x No : 11541544 29)Tube adapter incl. 1 docu. port No : 11505161 30)Mag.Changer, 2x, in fluo cube size k, No : 11501467 31)PEN Membrane Slide(4µm),glass,50 slides No : 11600288 32)Petri dishes w PENmembrane sterile 20pc No : 11505172 Minimum Requirements: 1.The system must be capable of laser microdissection of tissue sections to isolate and harvest single cells or entire areas of tissue. 2.The system must use a gravity based specimen collection to minimize cross contamination, and to enable sample collection from multiple tissue sites into one tube and to enable the sample to fall directly into lysis buffer or preservation solution to preserve the desiccate. 3.The system must use standard pcr tubes as capture devices. 4.The system must implement the following features: a.actively cut the sample, in real-time, based on direct digital pen input drawn onto the monitor b.automatically batch cut samples based on regions of interest drawn by the operator c.use high-precision optics to steer the laser beam along the desired cut line on the tissue with prisms for extremely precise and fast laser control and cutting (accuracy of laser movement down to at least 0.007 um); and provide best view for convenient movie documentation. d.fully adjustable laser settings, including adjustable pulse rate and laser width e.ability to continuously cut in X-Y while moving the sample in Z to allow very thick tissue to be dissected and cut accurately f.software module that allows for automatic Z movement of the objective so that it doesn't interfere with the high sides of a petri dish g.UV offset for laser beam to be automatically saved with each objective; microscope should adjust laser focus based on individual objective compensation value h.high UV throughput LMD objectives for easy laser transmission i.encoded stage for highly precise sample movement to preserve any drawn regions of interest by eliminating any stage hysteresis k.5x objective w/ minimum 0.12 NA, 10x objective w/ minimum 0.3 NA, 20x objective w/ minimum 0.4 NA and 6.9mm of working distance, 40x objective with minimum 0.6 NA and between 1.9 and 3.3 mm working distance, and 63x objective with minimum 0.7 NA and between 1.6 and 2.8 mm working distance l.objectives must use DIC m.microscope must be fluorescence capable and allow cutting in real-time during fluorescence visualization n.microscope stage must come with adapters that interface with petri dishes that allow for dissection of live cells in solution o.camera with 1.2 megapixels of resolution that works over high-speed, real time GigE connection p.355nm wavelength laser with a pulse frequency of 80 Hz, pulse length of less than 4 ns, and max pulse energy of 70 uJ 2.Installation:The Contractor shall install the entire system/equipment. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform the installation, supervise the installation, and perform all activities necessary to ensure the system/equipment are 100% functional and meets original manufactures specifications. 3.Shipping/Freight Period of Performance: Delivery within 30 days ARO Delivery to: National Institutes of Health 9800 Medical Center Drive Building B Rm 1022 Rockville, MD 20850 The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (a)The Government will award a contract on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1.Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement 2.Price (b)Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c)A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition: 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003). 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015). 52.222-36 Equal Oppurtunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Nov 2011) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (JUL 2013). The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions as determined by the contracting officer are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. Included warranty shall be for a period of at least one year from receipt of product The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination, Origin, etc), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responses must be received by September 19, 2016, 10am Eastern Standard Time and reference number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2016-564. Responses may be submitted electronically to Stacey Polk, spolk@nida.nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted. Request for additional information may be sent to Stacey Polk, spolk@nida.nih.gov
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Place of Performance: Address: National Institutes of Health, 9800 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States; Zip Code: 20850
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