SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Sure Scan Microarray Scanner
- Notice Date
- 7/27/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 4211 - MSC 9559, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SS-2015-572
- Archive Date
- 8/22/2015
- Point of Contact
- Rodney E. Brooks, Phone: 3014020751
- E-Mail Address
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rodney.brooks@nih.gov
(rodney.brooks@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE TEMPLATE 1. Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SS-2015-572 2. Title: Sure Scan Microarray Scanner 3. Classification Code: 66 4. NAICS Code: 334516- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background: The current Gene Expression Bead Array Reader/Scanner is being discontinued. Purpose and Objectives: The purchase a Sure Scan Microarray Scanner for new and ongoing gene expression analysis experiments at NIA. The Sure Scan Microarray Scanner Bundle: Includes Scanner, PC data system, Feature Extraction Software, Installation and Familiarization, and a 1-year warranty. Project requirements: The contractor shall provide a Sure Scan Microarray Scanner that is a laser induced fluorescence scanner designed to read microarrays printed on a standard 1 inch x 3 inch glass slides. It measures the fluorescence intensity of two dyes simultaneously from labeled sample nucleic acid bound to microarrays. In addition, it has the following features: 24 slide cassette that allows for continuous loading during operation, automatic loading of raw data files into Feature Extraction software and built-in ozone protection. The contractor shall provide a Scanner with the following specifications: Dynamic Range >104 (16-bit data format) >105 (20-bit data format) >106 (with XDR scanning) Dynamic Autofocus Continually adjusts scanner's focus, keeping features in focus at all times Resolution 2, 3, 5, and 10 microns Autoloader 24-slide cassette allows for hands-off operation Integrated Barcode Reader Reads code 128 (A,B,C), Code 39, Code 93, and CODABAR Compatible Dyes Cyanine 3 and Cyanine 5, and Alexa 647, 555, and 660 Laser Information Green solid-state laser, 532 nm; red solid-state laser, 640 nm Power: 20 mW at 532 nm and 640 nm both controlled to 13 mW Scan Window Maximum 71 mm x 21.6 mm PMT Adjustment Automatic PMT gain calibration before each run Allows adjustment of signal levels from 100% (default) to 1% Uniformity 5% CV global non-uniformity; average local non-uniformity is typically 1% based on 100 micron features Glass Dimensions Supported 1 x 3" (25 mm x 75 mm) glass slide Width: 24.95 mm to 26.1 mm Length: 74.8 mm to 76.45 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm to 1.1mm Non-Mirrored slides of low intrinsic fluorescence Scan time Two-color simultaneous data acquisition in 16 minutes per for 3-micron scans and 24 minutes for 2-micron scans (scan region of 61 mm x 21.6 mm) Data Workstation and Operating System PC-based with Windows® 7 - 64 bit Approximate Scanner Dimensions Height: 16.5" (42 cm), Width: 17" (43 cm); Depth: 26" (67 cm) Weight Scanner: 125 lbs (56.8 kg) Power Input 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 250 VA max. Fuses Two power supply fuses: T4A, 250 VAC Humidity Operating: 15% to 85% RH at 30°C Altitude Operating maximum: 2,300 m (7,500 ft) Operating Temperature Range 15°C to 30°C Laser Product Classification Class 1 Anticipated period of performance: 60 days after receipt of purchase order. Capability statement /information sought. Interested organizations must provide clear and convincing documentation of their capability of providing the item(s) specified in this notice. Interested organizations that believe they possess the ability to provide the required items must submit specific documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contract Specialist. The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2" x 11" paper size, with 1" top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Rodney Brooks, Contract Specialist at e-mail address rodney.brooks@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before August 7, 2015 12 pm eastern time. "Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. 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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