SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Nikon Ti2-E Inverted Microscope with a High Content widefield and C2+ DUV-B Confocal System
- Notice Date
- 6/10/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 9609 Medical Center Drive Rockville MD 20850
- ZIP Code
- 20850
- Solicitation Number
- 75N91019Q00081
- Response Due
- 6/19/2019
- Point of Contact
- Miguel Diaz, Contracting Officer, Phone 2402765439
- E-Mail Address
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miguel.diaz@nih.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a sources-sought to determine the availability of potential sources having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform/provide the SPECIFIED REQUIREMENT. All interested vendors are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought synopsis only. Questions should be submitted by email to miguel.diaz@nih.gov. Provide only the requested information below. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub-zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, woman-owned small business, or large business) relative to 334516 NAICS Code for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources-sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on the FBO website. Responses to this sources-sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to any future solicitation announcements. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources-sought announcement.. The National Cancer Institute is seeking sources that can provide a Nikon Ti2-E Inverted Microscope with a High Content widefield and C2+ DUV-B Confocal System to perform translation research for development of novel therapeutics targeting brain tumors.. The Neuro-Oncology Branch (NOB) of the Center for Cancer Research (CCR), National Cancer Institute (NCI), is performing translational researches on brain tumors, especially on the most malignant form, glioblastoma, using biological, biochemical, pathological, and immunological methods to develop novel therapeutics for the patients with brain tumors. NCI has been working on brain tumor stem cell research to understand pathological and genomic pathways for targeting brain tumors, this research requires live cell imaging and analysis.. To study brain tumor cellular/molecular biology and the micro-environment for development of novel therapeutics, high quality live cell imaging and analysis system is necessary for NOB research projects. The Nikon C2+ DUV-B point scanning confocal and widefield high content system for live cell imaging is uniquely configured for NOB's imaging needs. Listed below are required specifications for NCI's application:. C2 DUVb: Nikon C2+ confocal system with tunable spectral GaAsP detector consisting of: - Nikon C2 4 Laser Line Confocal Promotion System - Nikon C2 Confocal Scanner - DUVb GaAsP Based Spectral Detector - Nikon LUN4 4 Line Solid State Laser System - Ti2 Fully Motorized Inverted Microscope - Perfect Focus System 3(PFS) - Motorized XY Stage - LED Based Epi Fluorescent System (DAPI, FITC, TRITC cubes) - LED Based Transmitted Light System - 10x, 20x, 60x oil Objectives - Nikon NIS Elements Software Package - 64bit Xeon 8 Core 64GB RAM Imaging Workstation - 27inch High Resolution Monitor - Anti-Vibration Table 30x48 Inch. High Content Upgrade and 25mm FOV monochrome sCMOS camera consisting of: - MQS43050: NIS-ELEMENTS High Content Upgrade Module- adds high content well plate acquisition, database, analysis (GA2 and GA3) and review to NIS-ElementsAR and C packages - MQA17500: DS-Qi2 monochrome CMOS camera - MQF5256: AC Adapter - 79035: Power Cord 120V, Lead Free - 77013245: USB3 Cable, USB3.0 A to MicroB plug (angled) with locking screws, 3m. - MXA22148: S-TI2-CTC Camera Trigger Cable - MED53140: TI-BDTV2 F-TV TUBE F-MOUNT - MQD43000: DS-F F-MOUNT ADAPTER 1X. Objectives consisting of: - MRL00042: CFI60 Plan Achromat 4x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.1, W.D. 30mm, F.O.V 22mm - MRH10101: CFI60 Plan Fluor Phase Contrast DLL 10x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.3, W.D. 0.16mm, F.O.V. 25mm, Ph1 - MEH51100: TC-C-ML-Ph1 LWD Phase Contrast Condenser Module. Stage-top Incubation chamber with digital gas mixer consisting of: - 77025086: Stage top TIZW Series Neco Incubation System with sensor feedback system for Ti with XY or Piezo stage for Multi-Well Plates (6/12/24/48/96wells); can accommodate small dishes with additional attachments. Full edge-to-edge objective travel across any well even with high magnification or short Working Distance objectives. - Incubation controller with built in digital gas mixer for use with 100% CO2cylinder. - 77025064: 35mm Dish Insert for use with TIZ-INU, PPZI3, TIZW, WSKM Incubation Systems. - 77025066: Chambered Cover glass, Glass Slide, and Chamber Slide Insert for PPZI3, TIZW, WSKM Systems. - 90924: Tokai Hit TID-NA Motorized Stage Adapter. All responses and questions shall be emailed to Miguel Diaz, Contracting Officer, via electronic mail at miguel.diaz@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. In order to receive an award, contractors must be registered and have valid certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) through SAM.gov. Reference: 75N91019Q00081 on all correspondence.. This notice is not a request for competitive quotation. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses must be received via electronic mail at miguel.diaz@nih.gov by 12:00 PM EST, on June 19, 2019.. Responses should include both the STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY and BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS information as explained below. This notice is to assist with determining sources only. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement.. REQUESTED INFORMATION: (1) STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY: Submit a brief description [ten (10) pages or less] that includes product specifications. Include past experience with performing this type of service for Government (Federal or State) agencies, or for a private medical facility. Please indicate your address (2) BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business (c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub-zone firm (e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business (f) Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)(g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with SAM System for Award Management www.sam.gov/. If not, please NOTE: any future solicitation can only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM. 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