SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- VP-DSC MicroCalorimeter
- Notice Date
- 8/7/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Nat'l Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, & Kidney Diseases, 2 Democracy Plaza, Suite 700W 6707 Democracy Blvd., MSC 5455, Bethesda, MD, 20892-5455
- ZIP Code
- 20892-5455
- Solicitation Number
- NIH-NIDDK-03-955
- Response Due
- 9/2/2003
- Archive Date
- 9/17/2003
- Point of Contact
- Patricia Haun, Purchasing Agent, Phone (301) 594-8855, Fax (301) 480-4226,
- E-Mail Address
-
haunp@extra.niddk.nih.gov
- Description
- It is the intent of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to purchase a VP-DSC MicroCalorimeter with the following accessories (Ultrasensitive VP-DSC MicroCalorimetry Cell, VP-Control Unit ? including monitor, Controller for real-time operation and post run analysis. Network Compatible, ORIGIN?, VPViewer?, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Black & white Laserjet printer, ThermoVac? degassing station, filling/cleaning assemblies, Start-up accessories and operating manuals, On-site installation and instruction) from Microcal LLC, 22 Industrial Drive E, Northhampton, MA 01060. The following specifications shall be included in the system: 1) Short Term Noise (RMS Average): 0.6 mcal/minute (0.04 mwatts); 2) Baseline Repeatability: 1.25 mcal/minute (0.09 mwatts); 3) Operating Temperature Range: -10oC to 130oC; 4) Minimum Response Time (high gain): 7 seconds; 5) Cell Design: Tantalum, 0.5 ml non-capillary type, fixed in place, non-removable; 6) Cell to Cell Heat Compensation: Power Feedback; 7) AC Power Requirements (Calorimetry Cell): 70 watts, 110 or 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz; 8) Weight (pounds): Cell: 18, Controller: 25, Monitor: 12; 9) Dimensions (inches): Cell: 17 x 8 x 6.5, Controller: 15-1/2 x 16 ? x 7-1/2; Monitor: 9 x 15 x 15-1/2. The Institute intends to purchase this equipment by other than full and open competition from Microcal LLC. To the best of the Government?s knowledge they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of this equipment. Interested vendors may identify, in writing, their interest with a capability statement to the Contracting Officer prior to the closing date of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received before the closing date of this announcement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-03-955 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is September 5, 2003. Request for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and may be FAXED to 301-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 6707 Democracy Blvd., Room 774C, Bethesda, Maryland 20817 Attention: Patricia Haun. FAX quotations must contain offerors names, address, telephone number and fax number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN00394741-W 20030809/030807213319 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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