SPECIAL NOTICE
J -- Maintenance Service for Gatan Imaging Filter (GIF) BioQuantum-K3 and K2 and its Associated Instrumentation
- Notice Date
- 3/17/2022 1:18:05 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NIH NCI ROCKVILLE MD 20852 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- 75N91022Q00051
- Response Due
- 3/31/2022 12:00:00 PM
- Point of Contact
- Renee Jones-Chuang, Phone: 2402705782
- E-Mail Address
-
renee.jones-chuang@nih.gov
(renee.jones-chuang@nih.gov)
- Description
- The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR) requires preventative maintenance and routine maintenance services for its�Gatan Imaging Filter (GIF) BioQuantum-K3 and K2 and the associated instrumentation. The Laboratory of Cell Biology (LCB) within the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) uses a Gatan Imaging Filter (GIF) BioQuantum and its associated instrumentation for high-resolution electron microscopy.� These instruments acquire high-quality images of biological specimens including cells, viruses, COVID-19 specimen, and protein complexes at high resolution. �The GIF BioQuantum is equipped with a Gatan K3 digital camera and produces ultra-high clarity and low noise images of biological specimen at high magnification.� The Gatan K3 digital camera detects and records electrons instead of light with unprecedented sensitivity and precision. The Government requires routine preventative maintenance and ongoing service coverage to maintain this sensitive and specialized instrument. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the instrument is Gatan Inc. The design, components, and firmware for the instrument are proprietary to the OEM. Based on market research, there are no third-party organizations with the technical capability to service this instrument. Thus, the OEM is the sole source capable of fully meeting the requirement to maintain and repair this instrument. Details regarding the specifications for this acquisition can be found in Attachment 1 �Statement of Work. The response close date of this notice is in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(1). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 - Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be awarded pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) using simplified acquisition procedures. This acquisition is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. This notice is not a request for competitive quotation; however, if any interested party � especially any small business � believes it can meet this requirement, it may submit a capability statement for the Government to consider. The response 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 in the contracting office by the deadline stated in this notice. All responses and/or questions must be submitted via e-mail to Renee Jones-Chuang, Contract Specialist, at renee.jones-chuang@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 through SAM.gov and have representations and certifications completed. Responses should include both the STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY and the BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIOECONOMIC 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 (10-pages or fewer) that includes product specifications. Include past experience with performing this type of service for Government agencies, or for a private medical facility. Please indicate your address. (2) Business Size and Socio-Economic Status: (a) Indicate whether your organization is a small business or other-than-small business. (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business; or a 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 a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). (g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/765bddf5390040d78c5e5c9082802204/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Rockville, MD 20850, USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Record
- SN06269974-F 20220319/220317230054 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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