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66 -- LAB EQUIPMENT -- SCANNING SYSTEM SOL F09015-00-99 DUE 052399 POC Djuana D. Gibson, Contracts Specialist, ph:301/827-7177; fax:301/827-7151 See Notes 1 and 22. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3826. The Food and Drug Administration intends to award a Purchase Order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures on or about May 24, 1999 to GSI Lumonics on a sole-source basis to provide a ScanArray 4000 Standard Bichip Scanning System (100-260v). This system offers: 1) upgradable to a four color laser scanning system for access to current and future applications; 2) low depth of focus confocal laser scanning for superior artifact and dust rejection; 3) sensitivity to <0.1 flluors/micron; 4) up to 10 installable emission channels thirteen different filter available; 5) excitation wavelengths from 488nm to 6333nm including internal external lasers; 6) high efficiency 0.8 numerical aperture; 7) real-time image display for rapid visualization; 8) multi-resolution scanning capability at 5, 10, 20, 30 and 50 microns to easily select regions of interest; 9) single-pass 22x73mm scanning fields and view for rapidly scanning and displaying large arrays; 10) laser stand-by and sleep modes to extend laser life; 11) patented automatic dynamic range and channel balancing to further increase scanning automation; 12) automatic laser monitoring calibration and adjustment for instrument normalization; 13) patented automatic dynamic range an channel balancing to further increase scanning automation; 14) a 16-bit data for linear five-order dynamic range and the most accurate quantitation; 15) graphical acquisition software for Windows NT platform; 16) high speed TCP/IP network communication interface between computer and instrument for rapid data transfer and compatibility with many brands of computers; 17) small benchtop design; 18) precise image registration for perfect scan-to-scan alignment; 19) automatic dynamic focus for highest image uniformity across the sample; and, 20) software adjustable background subtraction and dark current noise correction. This notice is not a request for quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the government's requirement no later than the response date. Capability statements must include documentation of an in-depth knowledge and prior experience with this type of equipment. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the contracting officer. A solicitation document is not available. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercials Items; along with following additional FAR Clauses, cited in clause 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled and Veterans of Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies. The following provision also applies to this acquisition, 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. All sources must submit along with their written quotes a nine digit numeric Duns number that is assigned by Dun & Bradstreet. If you need to apply for a Duns number please call 1-800-333-0505. Posted 05/13/99 (W-SN331291). (0133)

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