66 -- 66 -- CYTOVISION WORKSTATION

Notice Date

December 28, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Acquisitons Management Branch, PO Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

ZIP Code

27709

Solicitation Number

DLM20033

Response Due

January 11, 2002

Point of Contact

Deitra Lunney, Contracting Officer, Phone 919 541-0387, Fax 919 541-5117, Email lunney@niehs.nih.gov

Description

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Applied Imaging Corp., Santa Clara, CA, 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 2 ea CytoVision Workstations with Automated Karyotyping Software; 1 ea Probe Software; 1 ea CGH Software; Cross Networking Interface, On-Site Installation and Training. One of the workstations will include CytoVision Image Capture Subsystem. These systems permit enhancement and analysis of G-banded chromosomes as well as metaphases and interphase for fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). These systems will be used to upgrade existing Cytovision System currently being used. Archived case files can be copied across to new system. The new system must be connected to the laboratory's existing network and must be complete compatible with existing UNIX version currently in use to allow data files to be shared between old and new systems for review and analysis. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of 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 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Applied Imaging Corporation. The NAICS Code/Size is 334516/500EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Dee Lunney via email lunney@niehs.nih.gov.*****

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20020101/66SOL001.HTM (D-362 SN516126)