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66 -- BIFLEX III MASS SPECHOMETER SOL 52SBNB060015 DUE 011600 POC Kathy Fain, Contract Specialist (301) 975-6337, or Alba Sanchez Contracting Officer (301) 975-6344; FAX (301)963-7732 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http:/www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to acquire from MWG-Biotech Inc., 4170 Mendenhall Oaks Parkway, High Point, North Carolina 27265 on a sole source basis a BIFLEX III Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Mass Spechometer under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a Single Source. The equipment shall be sent FOB Destination NIST. Installation, system familiarization and training will be included. Inspection and acceptance by NIST end users will take place on site after a satisfactory completion of a demonstration. This acquisition will also include a warranty for parts and labor for the first year, as well as an Extended Warranty covering the same parts and labor for the second year. The acquisition will also include the option to purchase maintenance services and an extended warranty for up to 60 months after purchase. NIST will consider Lease to Ownership (LTOP) and purchase plans. The NIST Biotechnology Division is looking to purchase an automated time-of-flight mass spectrometer coupled with a robotic sample preparation station. This instrumentation will be used for standardizing DNA typing procedures involving single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) analysis. The purpose of this project is to produce the next generation technology for human identification and is being conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice. It is anticipated that this technology will have a high sample capacity and will aid in reducing the backlog of convicted offender samples being gathered around the United States. The system shall have a robotic sample preparation that is capable of automated PCR as well as automated sample preparation and spotting of MALDI-TOF ( Matrix assisted laser desorption -- Time of Flight ) mass spectrometry plates. The MALDI-TOF portion of this system shall have a source target with the industry standard, microtiter plate dimensions (approx. 110 X 73mm). The MALDI-TOF data collection software shall haveautomated acquisition capabilities with adjustable peak picking parameters. The MALDI-TOF sources shall have full, high-resolution X/Y coverage of the target plate, including all spaces between target 'spots'. The source target shall be able to accept plates with adapters for other target dimensions (such as targets from third party sources and automatic spotting devices). The system shall have gridless ion optics design (both source and reflector) for highest ion transmission. The system shall have a free standing floor model (not a 'bench-top' model) and have ample accessibility for user installable research modifications. The system shall have an electronically gated detector in linear mode for elimination of lower mass species, such as matrix or monomers, while maintaining a sharp cutoff with minimum mass distortion. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A solicitation is not available. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Kathy Fain at the telephone number identified above. See numbered note #22 Posted 11/24/99 (W-SN403446). (0328)

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