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67 -- IMAGING SYSTEM/MICROSCOPE CONTROL SYSTEM SOL NCI-RFQ-000106-NV DUE 050200 POC Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent 301-402-4509, Gail Zois, Contracting Officer 301-402-4509 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, NCI-RFQ-00106-NV, includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR 97-15. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.5 to use simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions. The standard Industrial Code is 3861 and the business size is 500 employees. This solicitation is set aside for small business. Requirement: The National Cancer Institute, Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, requires a Imaging System/Microscope Control System which is compatible with its existing IX70 Olympus microscope. The Imaging System shall meet or exceed the following specifications: 1) allow computer control of the miscoscope and the filter wheel to facilitate smooth filter change; 2) allow automatic image acquisition and motorized stage control; 3) include a Macintosh driven IPLab software capable of controlling both image acquisition and image analysis; 4) include hardware compatible with both the software and the inverted IX70 Olympus microscope; 5) include the following 6-position filter wheel that will allow full computer controlled automation of the image acquisition stage: a Narrow band excitation for DAP/Hoechst, a narrow band FITC filter, a triple pass DAPI/FITC/TXred triple pass filter and a TRITC for PI/Cy3 filter; 6) include separate emitters for CFP and YFP and a broad spectrum emission filters that shall be controlled digitally by the software. These filter modules will be compatible with the Fluorescent Energy Transfer (FRET) protocols. The control module shall be compatible with the IPLab image acquisition software; 7) include a cooled CCD camera for image acquisition that shall cool to -50C, support a 12 bit digitizer, allow a 20 MHz readout and a minimum 1000x1000 array. The camera shall also be compatible with the imaging system, and should be driven by the IPLab image acquisition software; 8) shall include a motorized XY stage and the controlling modules used to quantitate the fluorescence intensity at precise coordinates within the cell field; 9) software that includes a motion control module compatible with the IPLab software and with the motorized stage. The system shall be compatible with the NCI computer network and allow data processing using the other MacG4 and iMac computers. The offeror shall also provide a one year warranty inclusive of parts and labor and on-site technical support as required. Delivery time including installation and integration of all items shall be within 15 days after award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination or FOB Origin with transportation insurance provided by the vendor with inside delivery. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.2 12-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- WITH DUNS NUMBER ADDENDUM; FAR 52.2 12-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; AND FAR 52.2 12-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- DEVIATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS. The following FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.2 12-5 are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY; FAR 52.222-35, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA; FAR 52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES; FAR 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF VIETNAM ERA; AND FAR 52.225-2 1, BUY AMERICAN ACT -- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT- BALANCE OF PAYMENT PROGRAM; 52.232-34; and PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER -- OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. Offerors must provide descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information in sufficient detail to demonstrate that their quotation fully meets the requirements of this solicitation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price offer that fully meets the requirements of this solicitation. The award will be in the aggregate for all items listed herein. Offers/quotations must be in writing and one original and two copies of the following shall be submitted: 1) A price quote on a completed SF-18 or SF-1449 with a completed "Schedule of Offered Supplies/Services," signed by an authorized individual to bind the organization; 2) A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items -- with Duns Number Addendum," signed by an authorized representative of the offeror; 3) descriptive literature and other information indicating that the quotation fully meets the requirements herein: 4) A copy of the most recent published price list (this is not a quotation) if available; and 5) acknowledgment of amendments, if any. All offers and related materials must be received in the noted office by no later than 2:00 PM EST on May 2, 2000. Full text copies of the representations and certifications or other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained from Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent, on (301) 402-4509. Please cite the solicitation number, NCI- RFQ-00106-NV, in your offer. Offers that fail to furnish the required information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Posted 04/14/00 (W-SN445084). (0105)

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