66 -- VP-ITC MICROCALORIMETER

Notice Date

March 29, 2001

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

MKR10175

Response Due

April 19, 2001

Point of Contact

Contact Point, Walter Cunningham, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0381

Description

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Microcal of Northampton MA, pursant to 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c) (1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the purchase of 1 each VP-ITC Microcalorimeter. The justification for this determination is heat impulses detected at approximately the 30 nanocalorie range, Baseline noise level less than 0.5 nanocalories per second, thermoelectric heating and cooling provides rapid and p recise temperature changes between experiments, selectable response time, and non-removable cells. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 5 days of this notice to Walter Cunningham at the above address for consideration by the agency. Responses 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 5 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Microcal. The NAIC Code/Size is 339112/500 employees. *****

Record

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