SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- FBS10 LX with 100/100 Trinoc
- Notice Date
- 9/19/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- 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, Maryland, 20892-5455
- ZIP Code
- 20892-5455
- Solicitation Number
- NIHLM2012000274
- Archive Date
- 10/6/2012
- Point of Contact
- V. Lynn Griffin, Fax: 301-480-8501, MAXWELL KIMPSON,
- E-Mail Address
-
griffinv@mail.nih.gov, Max.Kimpson@nih.gov
(griffinv@mail.nih.gov, Max.Kimpson@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, National institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 6707 Democracy Boulevard, II Democracy Plaza, Suite 700W, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. Description National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) plans to procure on a sole source basis with Kramer Scientific, LLC, 91 High Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 for FBS10 LX with 100/100 Trinoc and Flip Zoom KSC. High performance compound microscopy fluorescence & contrast to long working distance optics for developmental biology, which is needed for the specimen access required in our C. elegans research. The Kramer microspcope allows for: A separate fixed objective which is fully optimized for each magnification & long (nominally 30mm) working distance for maximized signal-to-noise ratio for best fluorescence performance as required for spotting weakly fluorescing mutants. Better access to the specimen for sorting, picking and transfer of mutants. Sufficient 3-dimensional viewing for depth perception of the probe-to-worm proximity for sorting and selecting. The octo-turret provides maximum flexibility of positions for fluorescence filter sets while simultaneously optimizing simplicity and short travel of the turret for selection of different mutants from mixed wavelength populations. The large flat gliding stage platform provides space for multiple petri dishes and multi-well slides needed for the selection procedures. We have not seen such a stage on any competing microscope. The open-centered stage plate with dark slider eliminates reflection & provides a quick-change of transmission background for ease of mutant spotting & sorting. The upright and un-reversed imaging provide the demanded hand-eye image coordination synchronized to the camera port for quick and easy tracking and capture of moving worms. The uniaxial perpendicular beam path avoids parallax image-shifting and color fringing generated by tilted beam paths of all stereomicroscopes. The whole range of long distance Plan Apochromatic objectives are fully corrected for color and flatness for optimal numerical apertures for best fluorescence and transmitted resolution, allowing high contrast techniques required to spot worms on agar plates and in aqueous suspensions. Objectives are corrected for use on uncovered live specimens, for little or no disruption from their incubation plate for quick analysis. Adjustable oblique LED trans-illumination provides low cost, trouble-free, long-life, quick & easy highlighting of worms for sorting and selecting. Pre-centered and pre-focused long-life light sources ensure optimized image formation avoiding filament & arc misalignment & focus problems, and provide quick & easy exchange. 100% of the intermediate image is available to the camera for best tracking and image capture of fluorescing worms, without interfering light leakage from adjacent tube of the binocular body. Optional foot switch maintains continuous dual-handed control of specimen and probe. The higher resolution and contrast of the system allow expansion to high resolution digital imaging and detail measurement, micromanipulation and transgenic microinjection. This microscope also maximizes the fluorescence signal-to-noise ratio and optical correction for spotting and selecting weakly fluorescing mutants. This system also addresses insufficient excitation and emission capture from the sample, insufficient specimen access of alternate stereo systems and insufficient contrast of C.elegans morphological details. Other microscopes have issues with optical parallax compromises, lack of access & reversed imaging problems of compound microscopes and the lack of binocular viewing, depth perception with "machine vision" systems. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believed they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NIDDK to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the DK Acquisitions Branch on or before 11:00 AM EST on September 21, 2012. No electronic capability statements will be accepted (i.e. email or fax); an original and one copy must be sent to the DK Acquisitions Branch to the address stated above. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed to 301-402-8501 or emailed to V. Lynn Griffin, Business Opportunity Specialist at griffin@mail.nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon 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. In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), http://orca.bpn.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number NIHLM2012000274 on all correspondences. Confidentiality - No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s)."
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