National Cancer Institute, Research Contracts Branch, Purchasing and Support Contracts Section, EPS/638, 6120 EXECUTIVE BLVD MSC 7228 20892-7224

66 -- IMAGE ANALYSIS SYSTEM UPGRADES SOL N02-CB-56248-81 POC Janet M. Mattson, Contracting Officer, 301/402-4509. The National Cancer Institute, Laboratory of Pathology, plans to procure on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS, under authority of FAR 6.302-1, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1), Image Analysis System Upgrades for a workstation presently equipped with Universal Imaging Corporation Imag-1/Fluor software and hardware. The upgrades will be furnished and installed by Universal Imaging Corporation, 502 Brandywine Parkway, West Chester, PA 19380. The system upgrades shall have the following minimum required specifications. All components MUST interface with the Universal Imaging Corporation MetaMorpg/MetaFluor software and hardware. (1) System Workstation: IBM-compatible computer with 1Gb hard drive, 48Mb RAM, 586 (Pentium processor, operating at 60Mhz or greater), EISA backplane (one PCI port acceptable), 2 serial and 2 parallel ports, mouse port, 2 floppy drives (3.5~ and 5.25~), math-coprocessor, 1.3Gb optical drive, transfer of existing 128Mb optical drive to new system, 16 bit MetaMorph/MetaFluor software including new proprietary hardware imaging boards. System is equipped with Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 or greater and Microsoft DOS, Version 6.22 or greater. The contractor shall have the choice of system case (mini or full tower). The contractor shall test the system prior to installation and provide documentation that the IBM 586 processing chip is free from defects in terms of math errors by cross-checking this chip with the manufacturer (INTEL) or performing to the satisfaction of the purchaser that random-errors during division as stated in the computer industry are absent. (2) Digital CCD Cameras: Low light fluorescent detector upgrades to replace current VS2525 CCD intensifier. These include 12 bit high-resolution Penta-Max 1317-K air-cooled CCD camera along with controller and digitizers, software drivers, adapters to mount on existing Nikon microscope, Gen III low light Videoscope intensifier and camera along with high resolution and high sensitivity options capable of 57 line pairs/mm and 50% photocathode quantum efficiency. All necessary cabling and connections are supplied. (3) Stage and Focus Modifications: The purchase of a motorized stage capable of movement in the X-Y direction, including stage controller, interfaced with the Universal Imaging Corporation MetaMorpg/MetaFluor software and hardware. Z-axis focus drive motor for Nikon microscope and motor control board interfaced with Universal Imaging Corporation MetaMorph/MetaFluor software and hardware. Transmitted light shutter, high speed (Vincent Associates VS25S1WO), modified for mounting on Nikon inverted microscope, digital controller, and interfaced with Universal Imaging Corporation MetaMorph/MetaFluor software and hardware. It is the Government's belief that the above specifications can only be met by Universal Imaging Corporation. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Information furnished shall include enough material, in sufficient detail, to perform a proper evaluation of their ability to perform. Closing date is 45 days after publication of this notice. See Note 22. (0164)

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