SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Brand-name or Equal � Single cell dispenser with multichannel fluorescence and high-resolution imager
- Notice Date
- 8/24/2021 7:20:06 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N95021Q00351
- Response Due
- 8/26/2021 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/10/2021
- Point of Contact
- Renee Dougherty, Phone: 3018278453
- E-Mail Address
-
Renee.Dougherty@nih.gov
(Renee.Dougherty@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- Title: Brand-name or Equal � Single cell dispenser with multichannel fluorescence and high-resolution imager. �(i)������� 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. (ii)������� The solicitation number is 75N95021Q00351 and the solicitation is issued as a 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.� (iii)������ The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2021-06, with an effective date of 07-12-2021. (iv)������ The associated NAICS code 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000. ��This requirement is a small business set-aside. (v)������� This requirement is for the following brand-name or equal items: Manufacturer: Molecular Devices Item Number: 1 Manufacturer Part Number: CLONESELECT F.SIGHT Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: CloneSelect� Single-Cell Printer� F.SIGHT system includes single cell printing head with P9 piezoelectric dispensing unit, agitation adapter, 8-bit CCD camera, 32-bit RGB camera, fluorescence detection and fully configured embedded computer with dedicated imaging software pre-installed. 1 year warranty covering parts and labor. Installation kit included. Item Number: 2 Manufacturer Part Number: 5060227 Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: Microfluidics-based, disposable single-cell dispensing cartridge. Comes individually packaged and sterilized, 10 cartridges per box. Item Number: 3 Manufacturer Part Number: CSI-FL MC-AWES Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: CloneSelect Imager with Multichannel Fluorescence and High Resolution Imaging. Item Number: 4 Manufacturer Part Number: SL4850-S01 Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: Cloneselect Imager Remote Results Viewer (includes 5 licenses) Item Number: 5 Manufacturer Part Number: CSI-INSTALL-OS Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: CSI INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION, ONSITE Item Number: 6 Manufacturer Part Number: BPD-TRAINING-OS Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: CLONEPIX, CLONESELECT, QPIX INSTRUMENT TRAINING, ONSITE, ONE DAY, MAX 4 PEOPLE Item Number: 7 Manufacturer Part Number: not applicable Quantity: 1 Unit:� amount Description: Shipping and Handling charges to Bethesda, Maryland 20892 (vi)������ Generic name of product: Single cell dispenser with multichannel fluorescence and high-resolution imager; Purchase Description: Single-Cell Printer� F.SIGHT system includes single cell printing head with P9 piezoelectric dispensing unit, agitation adapter, 8-bit CCD camera, 32-bit RGB camera, fluorescence detection and fully configured embedded computer with dedicated imaging software pre-installed; Salient Performance/functional specifications of product: Disposable Micro-Fluidics ChipTechnology ����������� ����������� Cartridge dimensions (mm) - ca. 8.8 (W) x ca. 16 (H) x ca. 5 (D) ����������������������� Printing Nozel Dimensions - ca. 40 mm by 40 mm ����������������������� Chip Material - Glass and silicon ����������������������� Disposable Cartridge Volumes - 5�80 ?L ����������������������� Cartridge Throughput � 10 (96 well SBS format plates) ����������������������� Cartridge Sterility - UV sterilized, TSE/BSE-free Axis system and precision.� Open three-axis Gantry system with ca. 100 mm precision or less (not including backlash); print-head mounted on z-axis, which includes optics, dispenser, and agitation. Optical System Magnification and Numerical Aperture F.Sight - 10x mag (0.14 NA)with 90� beam deflector, brightfield, c-mount Cell Camera F.Sight - 8-Bit grayscale 1280x1024 (bright field camera) and 1936x1216 (fluorescence camera) ����������� ������ Droplet Camera 32-bit RGB, 1280�1024 pixels Light Sources LED source 1: white, 1 watt LED source 2: red, 3 watts Fluorescence Detection Excitation: 473 nm Emission: 525/20 nm Laser power: 1- 100 mw (freely tunable) Exposure times: 0.1 � _20 ms (freely tunable) Vacuum Manifold Ensures that no doublets or zero cells are deposited during depositing, thus prevent # of wrong cells accidentally being deposited. Microplate compatibility SBS or SLAS standard cell culture well plates (96- and 384-well format May be customizable with additional formats (6-well to 24-well, tubes Instrument sterility Resistant against 70% Ethanol, Resistant against UV (254 nm CWL) Component sterility Metal piston guide, tubing (agitation and shutter), and luer-lock connectors are Resistant to ethanol and isopropanol.� Piston guide and tubing can be autoclave (121�C) Sterile filters must support luer-Lock in and out connections. Pore sizes can be 0.2 ?m, 0.45 ?m, 0.8 ?m, or 1.2 ?m Data Analysis. Each cell printed has recorded specifications for gating characteristics such as size, shape, roundness. (vii)����� The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is eight (8) weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery will be f.o.b. destination. The place of delivery and acceptance will be National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 10, Room 8N307, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. (viii)���� The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:� https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far ��https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html �� (End of provision) The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2020) HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far ����https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html � (End of clause) The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contract for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jan 2021) Invoice and Payment Provisions (revised: February 10, 2021) (ix)������ The Government will evaluate quotations or offers in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 and award a purchase order from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: a. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; b. Price; and c. Past performance [see FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)]. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. 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. (x)������� 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. (xi)������ The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii)����� The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is attached in full text. (xiii)���� There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xiv)���� The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xv)����� 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 or Origin), 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. Respondents proposing on an equal product of the brand-name product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order.� 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 quotations must be received by 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, August 26, 2021, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95021Q00351. Responses must be submitted electronically to Renee Dougherty, Contracting Officer, at renee.dougherty@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted. (xvi)���� The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Renee Dougherty, Contracting Officer, 301-827-8453, renee.dougherty@nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN06109464-F 20210826/210824230132 (samdaily.us)
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