SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Apex 396SC for Research Department - Omaha VAMC
- Notice Date
- 7/1/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System (Omaha Division), Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Nebraska Western-Iowa HCS;Omaha Division;4101 Woolworth Ave.;Omaha NE 68105
- ZIP Code
- 68105
- Solicitation Number
- VA-263-08-RQ-0298
- Response Due
- 7/11/2008
- Archive Date
- 7/26/2008
- Point of Contact
- Nebraska-Western Iowa HCSGregg Sutcliffe
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- DESCRIPTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS) intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with AAPPTEC LLC under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-26. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. ITEMS BEING PROCURED ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) One Apex 396SC Automated Peptide Synthesizer (includes single arm robot with one probe, two diluters and Classic reactor blocks; (2) Three 300ml reagent bottles with caps; (3) 800ml reagent bottle with holder tray assembly, including caps; (4) HP (or comparable) computer system with Windows based operating software; (5) LCD monitor; (6) compatible printer; (7) 8-well Classic block, solid phase reactor assembly; (8) 8-well Classic block, solid phase cleavage module assembly; (9) 8-well top clamp plate; and (10) 4 x 9 monomer rack assembly, 35ml vials; (11) Operators manual and one-year full warranty and service contract; and (12) Diaphragm pump, Chemically Resistant MPC104 EP 50/60Hz. RATIONALE FOR SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE: The Apex 396SC offers the following key salient characteristics: (1) Multiple peptide synthesizers performing both liquid and solid phase chemistry; (2) 1-96 compounds can be synthesized simultaneously; (3) Numerous amino acid and reaction vessel configurations; (4) Tabletop synthesizer; (5) fully enclosed hood to contain fumes; (6) Indexed tabletop allows maximum flexibility for reagent locations; (7) Automated cleavage for Fmoc-chemistry; and (8) Dilutor/syringe dispensing system with microliter accuracy; THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All proposals received by 4:00 P.M. Central Time, July 11th, 2008, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice 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. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (402) 449-0612.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS;Omaha VAMC;4101 Woolworth Avenue;Omaha, NE
- Zip Code: 68105
- Zip Code: 68105
- Record
- SN01605232-W 20080703/080701222256-568fd978c4677011b6147787eb6db95c (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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