SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Sorvall WX 80 Ultracentrifuge Series
- Notice Date
- 8/9/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, Maryland, 20857-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- FDA-1107075
- Archive Date
- 9/1/2012
- Point of Contact
- Ricardo H. Grijalva, Phone: 3018276762
- E-Mail Address
-
ricardo.grijalva@fda.hhs.gov
(ricardo.grijalva@fda.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Sorvall WX 80 Ultracentrifuge Series This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis, NAICS code 541711, is to notify contractors that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is seeking competition of this requirement in accordance with FAR Part 13.106 for the following statement of work, under the simplified acquisition procures. Under the simplified acquisition procedures and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-35. This synopsis is designated for 100% Small Business Set Aside competition for a firm fixed-price purchase order. Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring the FedBizOpps website for the release of any amendments to this solicitation. Hard copies will be provided to individuals eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act upon request. The Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer(s) is/are providing the Best Value and discussions are not necessary. The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is seeking to obtain a Sorvall WX 80 Ultracentrifuge Series and a TH-641 Swinging Bucket Titanium Rotor or equivalent. The Sorvall WX 80 Ultracentrifuge Series is needed to develop protocols to isolate viruses from foods. The Molecular Virology team is developing protocols to isolate and detect foodborne viruses from foods and other complex matrixes. This equipment will be used by the research staff to perform a centrifugation step of agents at very high speeds and at desired temperatures. Because of the large volumes used when analyzing food samples (usually more than 250ml) the agency needs an Ultracentrifuge that can accommodate the Fiberlite rotor that can fit large sample tubes and accommodate our processing needs. Additionally, the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is also seeking to obtain a TH-641 Titanium Swinging Bucket Rotor, to include two (2) 03699 Tube Polyallomer 13 2ml thin-walled 14X89 package of 50; 010-1333 70ml PC Tube Assembly (package of 8); 010-133 70ml PC Tube Assembly (package of 8); EWCEN45 Extended warranted-Centrifuge; 6095 Inside delivery to include uncrating, set-up and removal of debris. The salient characteristics for the 46900 Sorvall WX80 Ultracentrifuge Series device shall include the following: 46900 Sorvall WX80 Ultracentrifuge Series • Maximum speed (rpm) 80,000 • Maximum RCF (x g) 602,000 • Maximum capacity (mL) 6 x 250 • Drive Imbalance tolerant direct drive • Accel/decel profiles 10/11 • Speed range (rpm) 1,000 to maximum speed in 100 rpm increments • Speed control accuracy (rpm) ±10 • Temperature set range (°C) 0 to +40 • Temperature accuracy (°C) ±0.5 • Ambient temperature range (°C) +10 to +35 • Temperature control system Solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration (CFC-free) • Vacuum system Oil-rotary vacuum pump with moisture removal function and oil diffusion pump; vacuum of 0.13 Pa • Dimensions (H x W x D) mm (inches) 1000 x 790 x 690 (39.4 x 31.1 x 27.2) • 850 (33.4) height to top of deck • Weight kg (lb) 400 (881.8) • Control Microprocessor • Programmability 20 programs; Step-Run • Heat output (kW/hr) < 1 • Operational noise (dBA) 53, measured 1 m in front of instrument • Functions Automatic RCF; ω2dt Integrator; Real Time Control; Controlled Access; Rotor Life Management • Electrical V (Hz) 208/220/230/240 (50/60), 16/20 A, single phase • Certification CE and cCSAus certified The salient characteristics for the 54295 TH-641 Swinging Bucket Titanium Rotor device shall include the following: 54295 TH-641 Swinging Bucket Titanium Rotor Type Swinging Bucket Material Titanium Capacity 6 x 13.2mL Maximum Speed 41,000rpm Tube Dimension (O.D.xL) 14 x 89mm Angle 90° K Factor 114 Net Weight 5.6kg (12.3 lb.) RCF-max 287,660xg RCF-avg 211,333xg RCF-min 135,005xg Radius-max 153.2mm Radius-avg 112.6mm Radius-min 71.9mm Cat. No. Description 54295 TH-641 Swinging Bucket Titanium Rotor Package Deliverables: Service Warranty EWCEN45 Extended warranted-Centrifuge; 6095 Inside delivery to include uncrating, set-up and removal of debris. The FDA intends to make an award immediately after the response date of this notice. The award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. CCR: Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need your Dun & Bradstreet number and banking information. All responsible sources that can provide and meet the above requirements, shall submit written quotation by the response date. PROVISIONS and CLAUSES: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following agenda has been attached to this provision: None. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following agenda has been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.217-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, and FAR 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/FDA/DCASC/FDA-1107075/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), 8301 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708, Laurel, Maryland, 20708, United States
- Zip Code: 20708
- Zip Code: 20708
- Record
- SN02832963-W 20120811/120810000747-a65e0d3912354f1ba5f28cfacf49a5cc (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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