66 -- INTEGRATED MICROARRAY SCANNER SYSTEM

Notice Date

November 27, 2000

Contracting Office

National Institutes of Health, Office of Procurement Management, 6011 Executive Blvd., Rockville, Maryland 20892-7260

ZIP Code

20892-7260

Solicitation Number

263-01-P(BC)-0048

Point of Contact

Sheri Custer, Contracting Officer on 301-402-3065 or Edward Wilgus, Chief, Acquisitions Branch B, on 301-402-3070

Description

Under authority of U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1 the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland intends to negotiate a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc., 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, for an Integrated Microarray Scanner System. The intended procurement will be classified under NAICS 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument. The Contractor shall furnish, deliver and install the Integrated Microarray Scanner System which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Microarray platform, (2) State-of-the-art laser induced fluorophor excitation, (3) Low level detection capabilities (exceedingly sensitive), (4) High dynamic range, (5) Minimal spectral cross-talk, (6) Shall provide for scanners with patented dynamic autofocusing capabilities (requires the sharpest focus possible). (7) The system shall also offer extremely high filter rejection of the illuminating laser light. (8) One day of training shall be furnished at no additional cost to the Government. (9) Upgrades to the scanner and software shall be furnished at no additional cost to the Government. Information furnished should include enough material to allow the Agency to perform a proper evaluation. Concerns that respond to this synopsis shall furnish concise responses directed specifically to the requirements mentioned above and are invited to submit capability statements in an ORIGINAL PLUS TWO (2) copies no later than FIFTEEN (15) business days from the date of this announcement. Sources demonstrating the capability to accomplish the above shall supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate their ability to perform. Written responses shall include complete description of the services to be provided, containing sufficient technical information to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the stated requirements as listed above. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Capability Statements: (a) If mailing your capabilities through the U.S. Postal Service use the following address: National Institutes of Health, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 529Q, MSC 7663 ATTN: Sheri Custer, Bethesda, MD 20892. (b) If hand delivering, or using a courier service such as: UPS, Federal Express, etc., use the following City, State, and Zip Code: ROCKVILLE, MD 20852. Responses by Facsimile (FAX) will not be accepted. See NOTE: 22 Not withstanding the forty-five (45) day notice for receipt of capability statements all capabilities must be received within FIFTEEN (15) days from publication in the CBD.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001129/66SOL003.HTM (W-332 SN5074M0)