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67 -- IMAGING SYSTEM SOL NCI-RFQ-00197-NV DUE 090500 POC Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent & 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, No. NCI-RFQ-00197-NV, includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR 97-19. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.5 to use simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions. Requirement: The National Cancer Institute, Division of Basic Sciences, requires an Imaging System for studies requiring the capture of multicolor fluorescent in situ hybridization (M-FISH) images. The system shall contain a computer software interface to an existing Olympus, Model AX70 microscope providing automated filter block changing and six (6) fluorochrome image capture. The system shall include a cooled CCD camera (grade 2) with a twelve (12) bit resolution (4096 gray scale); 1317 X 1035 pixel array, 6.8 X 6.8 um pixels; the spectral response shall be 400nm to 1000nm; shall be metachrome coated for greater sensitivity in the blue regions of the spectrum; and, shall include a PCI frame grabber, power supply and cabling. The system shall have multicolor analysis facilities to accommodate both M-FISH combinatorial and M-FISH ratio labeling strategies and include a customized fluochrome map panel for differentially labeling chromosome p and q arms. The system shall provide standard reference intervals for the comparative genomic hybridization technique, used to study chromosomal imbalances. Shall have a high resolution Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) program with a detection sensitivity from 10 -- 12 Mbp to as low as 3 Mbp (of crucial importance in the diagnosis of dyschromosomal children). The system shall support Rx-FISH color banding analysis software, and include automatic classification of cross species hybridized chromosomes for detection of interchromosomal rearrangements. The system shall include software allowing access to patient case files (encrypted for patient protection), via an Internet web site. Shall be compatible with laboratory data base programs such as the Shire Management System (SMS). System shall allow two-way communications between system lab management software to eliminate duplicate entry and reduce clerical errors. The Contractor shall include the following at no additional cost to the Government: 1) On-site installation and user training, to include; on-site testing of the system and related peripheral components; an application specialist to train laboratory staff members (2-3 days training) on all system features including system maintenance; and, assist in setting up print templates, macros, classifiers, and remote communications. 2) A one (1) year warranty to cover all hardware, software and related hardware peripherals; shall include replacement and/or loaner components, engineering and travel expenses. 3) Toll-free technical support shall be provided Monday through Friday, 8:00am -- 8:00pm, during the warranty period. 4) Software updates shall be provided free during the warranty period. Nothing in the warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects. Delivery time shall be within 45 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 followingFAR 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 shall 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 shall be in writing and one original and three copies of the following shall be submitted: 1) 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 meets the requirements; 4) A copy of the most recent published price list; 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 September 5, 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-00197-NV, in your offer. Offers that fail to furnish the required information and reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Posted 08/16/00 (W-SN486818). (0229)

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