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66 -- SCAN RDI MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEM SOL 064089-00-DG DUE 041700 POC Dee Gibson; phone: 301/827-7177; fax: 301/827-7103 See Notes 1 and 22. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical 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 FAR Cir. 97-06. The Standard Industrial Class [SIC] is 3826. The Food and Drug Administration has a requirement for the Center for Safety and Applied Nutrition for a Brand name or equal Scan RDI Microbiology System, Chemunex catalog number 210-A00002-02 and a Motorized Microscope Stage, Chemunex catalog number 200-B0540-01. The Scan RDI is an automated system to directly detect individual microbial cells without the need for a time-consuming growth stage. It combines fluorescent cell labeling and laser scanning technologies for enhanced cell detection. Samples are collected on a membrane filter. Fluorescent markers are then used to highlight individual, viable cells on the filter. The laser scanner and sensitive reader rapidly show and enumerate the target cells within 3 minutes, without requiring cell growth. System should include the following: Scan RDI, real time Microbiology Analyzer for direct detection and enumeration. Main unit, scanning laser reader for 25 mm filtration membranes, two detection channels [green and red], optional third channel, motorized drawer mechanism, continuous laser power monitoring system and voltage: 11v. Laser Unit Tower, fiber optic connection to main unit [max 3 meters], 488 mm excitation wavelength, local air cooling system, voltage: 110v. Computer and Peripherals, Gateway 2000 Pentium II 300 MHz, 98 Mb RAM, 6 Gb Hard Disk, with keyboard and mouse, CD-ROM drive, monitor SVGA 15:, HP DeskJet 690 Printer, Windows NT4 pre-loaded. Integrated Software, software for statistical data processing including histograms, trends, results display, zoom, expert system; signal discrimination based on signal to noise, 2D gaussian fit, ratio, and peak intensities. Other devices should include one reagent starter kit for 100 TVC tests, three membrane holders, one bead reference membrane. Validation Documents, IQ-OQI-OQ2-PQ1-PQ2. Motorized microscope stage, used in conjunction with an epifluorescent microscope, the automated stage enables direct microscope examination of scanned membranes. The stage can be used with most epifluorescent microscopes [Olympus, Nikon, Leitz, Seiss, Leica] Includes: motorized stage, software and control keypad and joystick. Other services to include installation, training and full one-year warranty. The following FAR provisions apply to the solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items. All offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer. 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 Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items; along with the following additional FAR Clauses, cited in clause 52.215-5; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special 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. An award will be made ten (10) days from date of this notice by April 17, 2000 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to the above address. Sources must submit the following: descriptive literature which fully demonstrates that the product meet the brand name specification which shall be considered by the agency, description of commercial warranty, ARO, shipping charges, vendors tax identification number, Dun and Bradstreet Number and company size. Procurement being awarded as simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5. Posted 04/06/00 (W-SN442006). (0097)

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