66 -- NUCLEIC ACID FRAGMENT SYSTEM

Notice Date

November 6, 2000

Contracting Office

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Acquisitions Management Branch, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401 Research Commons, P.O. Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

ZIP Code

27709

Solicitation Number

DLM10015

Response Due

November 23, 2000

Point of Contact

Contact Point, Dee Lunney, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0387

Description

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Transgenomic, Inc. Omaha, NE, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for Transgenomic WAVE nucleic acid fragment analysis system. This system must include the following critical capabilities: (1) Column must have a guaranteed lifetime of >4,000 injections; (2) Handle 2X96 well plates with a peltier cooling system; (3) Equipped with accelerator to wash the column after every run by by-passing the regular lines; (4) System software which determines the variations in melting temperature of the SNP detection process; (5) Capable of using buffers that can be made fresh using the DHPLC reagent grade components. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 2 days of closing date of notice to Dee Lunney at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 2 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with the Transgenomic, Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 334516/500EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.*****

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001108/66SOL004.HTM (W-311 SN5060D6)