SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Brand Name Opera Imaging and Analysis Instrument
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- SS-NCI-100071-AV
- Archive Date
- 4/29/2010
- Point of Contact
- Ashley L. Virts,
- E-Mail Address
-
virtsa@mail.nih.gov
(virtsa@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Brand Name Opera Imaging and Analysis Instrument Notice Number: SS-100071-2010-AV Issued By: National Cancer Institute (NCI), (http://www.nci.nih.gov) Office of Acquisitions (OA) Key Dates: Capability Statement Due Date: April 14, 2010 General Information: This Sources Sought Notice (SS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Purpose: The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified small business concerns including 8(a), HUBZone or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned business concerns that are interested in and capable of providing the equipment described herein. The NCI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses received nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this Sources Sought Notice, the NCI may issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NCI shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or the NCI's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. Description of Information to be included in the Capability Statement: Contractor Requirements: The Contractor shall provide the brand name Opera Imaging and Analysis Instrument for use in the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression (LRBGE), high-throughput image facility. The NCI requires confocal imaging capability with high numerical aperture objectives for the best resolution in four fluorescence channels. The system must provide for stable focus so that specimens do not drift out of focus during the experiment, be optimized for CFP/YFP imaging, and capable of automated, high-throughput imaging of up to 100,000 4 channel image sets in 24 hour periods. Specifically, information is sought regarding equipment with the following salient characteristics: Unique features required for the Opera Imaging and Analysis Instrument: • Microscope system must utilize the confocal Yokogawa point scanning Nipkow spinning disc technology for optimal low light level, live-cell imaging • True Confocality in X,Y & Z, offering the best possible 3-D resolution • 20x, 40x and 60x Automated Water Immersion Lenses for highest optical performance during unattended measurements • Variable automated magnifications including 20x, 40x, 60x to optimize z sectioning and resolution for the specific application • Primary dichroic filters of 442/561/640nm, 405/440/488nm, 488/561/640 on three separate light/camera paths • Detection filters of 483/35nm, 520/35nm, 540/75nm, 565/40nm, 585/40nm, 600/40nm, 690/50nm • Multiparameter simultaneous four (4) color detection • Instrument must be capable of combined simultaneous and sequential imaging • Point-Confocal excitation wavelengths including 445nm, 488nm, 561nm, 640nm • Simultaneous non confocal UV excitation ranging from 360nm to 410nm and emission ranging from 425nm to 475nm • Three-(3) cooled CCD cameras and one-(1) additional CCD camera for non confocal detection using the UV option NAICS Code and Size Standard: In the event an RFQ is issued, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees is being considered. How to Submit a Response: Page Limitations: Interested qualified small business organizations should submit a tailored capability statement for this requirement not to exceed 10 single sided pages including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc. (single space, 12 point font minimum) that clearly details the ability to perform the aspects of the notice described above. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferably placed under the eligible small business concern's name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by NCI personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. Due Date: Capability statements are due no later than 11a.m. April 14, 2010. Number of Copies and Delivery Point: Please submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of your response as follows: If hand-delivered or delivery service: If using U.S. Postal Service Ashley Virts - Contact Specialist Ashley Virts - Contract Specialist 6120 Executive Boulevard, Room 6072-A 6120 Executive Boulevard, Room 6072-A Rockville, MD 20852-7194 Rockville, MD 20852-7194 All capability statements sent in response to the Sources Sought Notice must be submitted in writing to Ashley Virts. All responses must be received at NCI by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. No faxed or electronic mail submissions will be accepted. Point of Contact: Inquiries concerning this Notice may be direct to: Ashley Virts Contract Specialist 6120 Executive Boulevard, Room 6072-A Rockville, MD 20852-7194 virtsa@mail.nih.gov
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