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66 -- ELUTRIATION SYSTEM SOL RFQ-NCI-00098-NR DUE 041900 POC Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent, (301)496-8607 & Gail Zois, Contracting Officer (301)402-4509 The National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institutes (NCI) plans to procure a Elutriation System in accordance with the simplified acquisitions procedures authorized in FAR part 13. This announcement constitutes a combined synopsis/solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation incorporated applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR 97-15. This solicitation is a set-aside for small business. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 3826, and the business size standard is 500. A elutriation system is needed by a NCI investigator for a new lab studying DNA replication. It is essential to use a reliable non-perturbing procedure to isolate large quantities of cells at different phases of the cell cycle. The elutriation system shall meet the following specifications: (1). The system shall include a refrigerated centrifuge modified for elutriation, ie includes a strobe light assembly on its door that allow observations of samples during centrifugation. (2). The centrifuge shall include specialized tubing to connect the rotor with an outside collection chamber. (3). The elutriator rotor shall allow separation and collection of size fractionated cell fractions. (4). The rotor shall be able to achieve 20,0000 rounds per minute (shall be controllable in 100 rpm increments) and shall have 40 ml chambers (6 liter maximum capacity). (5). Running temperature shall be adjustable and friction should be minimized using a fiction reduction system. (6). The system shall include a programmable microprocessor for real time control of the separation process; it shall be flexible and allow storage of user defined programs. (7). Training and installation shall be performed by the manufacturer authorized personnel in order to guarantee smooth operation of the equipment. Offerors shall demonstrate that their offered products meet the specifications. Offerors must provide descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other materials in sufficient detail to demonstrate that their offer meets the foregoing requirements. The anticipated purchase order will be awarded to the responsible offeror with the lowest-price offer that fully meets the requirements of this solicitation. The solicitation incorporates the NCI, Representation, Certification, and Other Statement of Offerors or Quoters (Simplified Acquisitions). The resulting contract will incorporate FAR clause 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisition. Full text copies of the above documents may be obtained from Marsha Gorham (301)496-8607. Offers must be submitted on an SF-18 that is signed by an authorized representative of the offeror and includes a complete "Schedule of Offeror Supplies/Services." The offer should included a fixed price for equipment, delivery, installation, training, and other applicable charges. In addition to the aforementioned descriptive literature, offers must also be accompanied by a completed and signed NCI Representation, Certifications, and Other Statement of Offerors or Quoters (Simplified Acquisition). Offers and related materials must be received in this office by 1:00 P.M. EST (local Washington, D.C. time) on April 19, 2000. No collect calls will accepted. Please cite the solicitation number, RFQ-NCI-00098-NR on your quote. Posted 04/03/00 (W-SN440464). (0094)

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