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66 -- ACQUISITION OF ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION QUADRUPOLE/ION TRAP MASS SPECTROMETER SOL 273-96-P-0009 DUE 060396 POC Contact George Earle, Contracting Officer (919) 541-0377 The NIEHS is interested in obtaining an Electrospray Ionization Quadrupole or Ion TrapMass Spectrometer. In addition to the basic instrument, prices for the following accessoriesshall be quoted: nanospray source, integrated HPLC system, integrated capillary electrophoresis interface and a spare parts kit. These items may be purchased up to one yearlater at the offered price. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial itemsprepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additionalinformation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request forProposal number is 273-96-P-0009 and incorporates provisions and clauses through FAC 90-37. The solicitation is not a set-aside and is under SIC 3826, size 500. Delivery shall bemade within 90 days after award of the contract. Specifications are as follows: Mass Range2-3000 preferred, 2-2000 acceptable; ionization source-electrospray or ion spray; negative ioncapabilities, routinely, under data systems control; mass accuracy for proteins )0.01%; scanspeed of at least two seconds for full scan of mass range; mass resolution-unit resolution overmass range; subpicomole sensitivity at a signal-to-noise of 10:1 for a protein; capability ofdetecting non-covently bound species; either user controlled skimmer induced CID or MS/MScapabilities; capability of either rapid sequential skimmer CID scans (high and low energy) orcomputer programmed energy scan during mass scan; inlet system must be compatible withcoaxial sheath flow for use with eg., capillary electrophoresis; integrated biologicalapplication software; standard one year warranty; software site license; foreground/background data system operation. New instrument desired but, demonstrationunit acceptable, if certified used less than one year. The following provisions apply to thisacquisition; 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items. There are no additional addenda. The following evaluation criteria willbe used to evaluate proposals: capability of the instrument to analyze complex mixtures andsimultaneously provide structure information. Two protein digests to be provided foranalysis, 25 points; evaluation of the utility of the instrument for the investigation of non-covently bound analytes, 25 points; a complete set of data manipulation programs must befurnished with the proposal for evaluation, 25 points; evaluation of the sensitivity of theinstrument under negative ion conditions using NIEHS provided oligonucleotide solutions, 15points; evaluate sensitivity under positive ion conditions using five NIEHS provided solutionscontaining a peptide and a protein, 10 points. All firms wishing to submit an offer will befurnished samples by overnight courier for analysis on the type instrument proposed. Sampleswill be released to offerors intending to offer at one time; therefore, requests for samples mustbe received not later than 26 April 1996. Sample analysis results shall be submitted with theproposal for evaluation. Furnish the name, address, telephone number and a contact name ofat least three Government/Commercial customers which have purchased similar instruments inthe last two years. This information will be used to evaluate past performance. Pastperformance will be evaluated in conjunction with technical evaluation and be worth 10points. Twenty points will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.Other technically acceptable offers will be given a proportional share. Technical factors willbe given primary consideration; however, if two or more offerors are considered technicallyequal, price will be the determining factor. Offerors shall include a completed copy of theprovisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial with offers.FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.The following sections of paragraph (b) apply: 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales tothe Government with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or ImproperActivity; 52.219-9, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned BusinessConcerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action of Special DisabledAnd Vietnam Era Veterans; and 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The successful contractor shall provide, at noadditional cost, installation and training to selected Government employees. There are noCBD numbered notes that apply to this notice. Offers are due not later than close of business3 June 1996. For information concerning this solicitation contact George Earle, voice(919)541-0377, FAX (919)541-2712. (0102)

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