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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 11, 2004 FBO #0806
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Robotic, multi-peptide synthesizer

Notice Date

2/9/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, 2881 F&B Road, College Station, TX, 77845
 

ZIP Code

77845
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ-1-6202-04
 

Response Due

3/8/2004
 

Archive Date

3/23/2004
 

Point of Contact

Gloria Lopez, Purchasing Agent, Phone (979) 260-9336, Fax (979) 260-9589,
 

E-Mail Address

glopez@spa.ars.usda.gov
 

Description

The Southern Plains Area for the Agricultural Research Service, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to issue an award to Advanced Chemtech, Inc., 5609 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40228. This is a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations (RFQ) for competition. This is a simplified acquisition. The USDA, Southern Plains Area Research Center, Areawide Pest Management Research Unit in College Station, Texas requires a robotic multi-peptide, ACT Model Apex SC. This instrument will aid the scientists and support staff affiliated with the neuropeptide mimic CRIS to design and develop biostable, bioavailable non-peptide mimcs of arthropod neuropeptides as environmentally-friendly pest arthropod control agents. The instrument will allow scientists and staff within the CRIS to synthesize libraries of non-peptides via solid support synthetic techniques using the ?libraries from libraries? concept. This concept envisions the transformation of peptide libraries into rationally-designed non-peptide combinatorial libraries. This instrument requires a single robot arm w/dual arm and fast wash options; requires liquid detection system for proper transfer of all solvents and reagents; requires microprocessor-controlled syringes to precisely aspirate and dispense reagents; requires indexed table top to allow for bulk reagent use and a variety of reagent options; requires ability to use a variety of different size monomer and reagent containers; requires coaxial, straight or spray probe options; requires pre-activation capabilities on board; requires ability to use a variable speed vortex to endure thorough mixing and to preserve resign properties for consistent reactions; should auto cleave on machine into standard vials or microtiter plates; requires block technology for totally independent, non cross contaminating reaction vessels; requires reaction vessels made of Teflon for chemical and heat resistance and no adherence of resin to vessel walls; reaction vessel must have nitrogen assisted filtration for fast; efficient empties; must have three waste lines: wash waste, table overflow waste and reaction block waste; all components that contact with solvent should be chemically inert for durability; must fit on standard lab benchtop; requires enclosed cabinet that can function as an exhaust hood for placement anywhere in lab; requires remote monitoring and control of synthesizer; requiem auto-calculation of required solvents and reagents needed for each synthesis; requires unlimited storage of chemfiles and synthesis sequences; instrument set-up and training for two operators; must accommodate synthesis of between 1 to 96 peptides simultaneously; must perform variety of chemistries, including BAC, Fmoc, Alloc.; must produce compounds in a range of scales from 0.005 to 9.5 mmoles; requires inert conditions to retain integrity of compounds; requires ability to perform both solution and solid phase synthesis to meet chemists needs; must be able to perform different chemistries at the same time to allow multi-tasking; requires batch synthesis in favor of continuous flow for material conservation; must be able to u se bulk chemicals to save operating costs; must be able to use both solid and liquid compounds; requires use of tinted reagent bottles for light sensitive compounds; should feature front-access emergency stop button for quick control in emergencies; should feature locking safety window for proper closure during operation; should include PC operating system; and packaging, shipping and insurance costs. Furnish quotations to Gloria Lopez, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS SPARC, APMRU, 2881 F&B Road, College Station, Texas 77845, no later than 3:30p.m., March 8, 2004. Quotations may be provided by facsimile to (979) 260-9589 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Gloria Lopez, Contracting Officer at (979) 260-9336.
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA ARS SPARC APMRU, 2881 F&B Road, College Station, Texas

Zip Code: 77845

Country: US
 

Record

SN00518630-W 20040211/040209214940 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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