Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146

66 -- CHEMISTRY ANALYZER SOL 2000-N-00101 DUE 082900 POC William Bancroft, Contract Specialist, Phone (770)488-2611, Fax (770)488-2670, Email WBancroft@CDC.GOV -- Beth West, Procurement Technician, Phone (770)488-2610, Fax (770)488-2670, Email BWest@CDC.GOV WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=2000-N-00101&LocID=2965. E-MAIL: William Bancroft, WBancroft@CDC.GOV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to purchase a Roche Boehringer Mannheim/Hitachi Model 912 Chemistry Analyzer. CDC believes that its requirements are met only by this provider, however, all responsible sources believing they can meet the specifications and requirements listed herein may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. Description of the requirements are: (1) Analyzer must have minimum 90 manufacturer-supported methods (including electrolytes by ion-selective electrodes (ISE), with 4-part reagent configurations. All reagents must be packaged, sold, supported and invoiced by the instrument manufacturer; (2) Analyzer must have 30 open channels to allow use of methods/reagents by vendors other than Roche, as well as user-developed chemistries; (3) Computer interface: must be able to perform either in batch transmittal or real time, host query mode. Must be able to interface with Local Area Network through RS-232 interface with software capable of directtransmission of ASCII file upload of worklists with exact patient IDs created from barcoded specimen label scanning off-line, and download of data containing those patient IDs and accompanying results, analyte names, and dates and times of analyses; (4) All reagents must have barcoding which tracks lot number, calibration and control requirements and bottle size, allowing automated calibration and quality control without operator intervention; (5) Analyzer must be able to accommodate 5 different samples types: serum/plasma, urine/spinal fluid, supernatant, and "other."; (6) Analyzer must have the ability to pre-dilute, post-dilute, or increase sample volume to accommodate repeat analysis for confirmation of both low and high-concentration range samples. (7) Analyzer must be able to process all urine methods, including electrolytes from the collection vessel without operation intervention or pre-dilution; (8) Analyzer must be able to automatically re-run samples either before processing the next patient sample or at the end of the run (with option selectable by the operator); (9) Instrument must possess a separate refrigerated compartment for storage of all calibrators and controls on-board. Instrument must also provide refrigerated storage for up to 35 methods on-board, including electrolytes; (10) All routine calibrators and controls must have barcoded labels, to permit random positioning capabilities of these materials; (11) Analyzer must provide the ability to quantitate the amount of bilirubin, lipemia, and hemoglobin in patient samples automatically and flag interference levels which can adversely affect results; (12) Analyzer must have a minimum of three levels of software access to instrument operating system; (13) Sampler area must have ability to accept multiple tube sizes without adapters, as well as the ability to accept multiple tube sizes consecutively; (14) Manufacturer must offer own reagent systems for 17 serum proteins, including C-reactive protein, in liquid, ready-to-use reagents; (15) Dimensions should not exceed 42" wide x 32" deep x 40" high; (16) System must be able to store 120 on-line reusable cuvettes, with manufacturer's documentation that re-use is acceptable (i.e., cleaning protocol ensures no contamination or carryover); (17) Computer system on-board must be able to store 10,000 patient records and 5000 QC records before older data must be deleted. Delivery must be made within 30 days of contract award. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR FORMAT PART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items: the evaluation criteria stated in Paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) technical capability of the proposed system to meet the specifications stated herein, and (2) price. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies. The following FAR clauses are hereby added to this clause: FAR 52.211-16 (0% increase, 0% decrease, all items); FAR 52.247-35, FOB Destination; The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-5 also apply: (7), (9), (10), (110), (14), (16), and (23). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with proposal. This certification and documentation can be obtained by downloading the FAR Clauses (Volume II) at http://www.arnet.gov/far, and printing andexecuting the clauses 52.212-3 as indicated. This procurement is issued on an unrestricted basis. Offerors shall use the Standard Form 1449, "Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items" forms found at the URL above. Offerors must show in their proposals (1) the Solicitation number: 2000-N-00101; (2) Offeror's name, address and telephone number; (3) A thorough, comprehensive description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of compliance with the requirements of the solicitation; (5) Warranty terms; (6) Total price, including all applicable costs; (7) Remit to address if different from mailing address. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Offerors are also advised that award may be made without discussions or any contact concerning the proposal received. Delivery shall be made FOB Destination within 30 days of contract award. Delivery and installation shall be made to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health, Building 17 Loading Dock, 4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30341-3724. Payment terms are 80% upon completion of installation and demonstration of compliance with specifications, with remaining 20% to be paid 30 days later. Proposals are due at 2:00 PM, August 29, 2000, to the following address: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office, Attn: William Bancroft, Room 3220, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146. For information regarding the solicitation, contact Bill Bancroft at (770) 488-2611. All responsible sources may submit an offer. No telephone requests for the solicitation package can be accepted. Posted 07/31/00 (D-SN480412). (0213)

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