SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Centro XS3 Luminometer - TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2016
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 5601 Fishers Lane, 3rd Floor MSC 9822, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- NOI-RML-D-1787438
- Archive Date
- 5/3/2016
- Point of Contact
- Michael S. Barrett, Phone: 406-375-9810, Julienne Keiser, Phone: 406-363-9370
- E-Mail Address
-
michael.barrett@nih.gov, jkeiser@niaid.nih.gov
(michael.barrett@nih.gov, jkeiser@niaid.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- TERMS & CONDITIONS This notice is a Notice of Intent. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Berthold Technologies for Centro XS3 Luminometer. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items," as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit offers on NOI-RML-1787438. This acquisition is a Notice of Intent (NOI). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-87 effective 15 Mar 2016. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is set aside for small business. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking to purchase Centro XS3 from Berthold Technologies. Two additional injectors (#2, #3), 96 & 384 well format, waste pump, and mikronwin lite are also included. LB 960 Centro XS³ "Reportergene"For many bioluminescence and chemiluminescence applicationsHighest sensitivity through single photon counting technology and extremely low-noise PMT as well as optimized opticsUnique efficient method for crosstalk reductionPlate formats: 96&384 wellAutomatic setting of the optimized light pathHeight tolerance 14.5 mm +/- 0.6 mm2 automatic reagent dispensers with user selectable volumes (10 - 100 μl injectors in pre-reading positions (#3 and #2)JET injection for quick and complete reagent mixing Injection in 384 well formatShaking mode: orbital, linear und double orbitalWaste pump for excess priming and washing liquids Well scanning w/ up to 10,000 individual reading points per wellReading time per well adjustable per software: between 0.1 and 600 secPerformance: Spectral range 340 - 630 nmDetection limit for ATP <1.5 amol/wellDetection limit for Firefly luciferase <1.5 zmol/wellCrosstalk <5 x 10e-6MikroWin Lite softwareInstrument controlDefinition of reading times and injection volumesSet-up of plate layout and selection of plate formatSelection and definition of special reading sequences like e.g. dual ratio readings, short term and long term kineticsControl of priming and cleaning sequencesData evaluationFree plate layout (samples, standards, controls)Assignment of sample namesInput of dilution factorsQualitative cut-off determination w/ up to 3 categoriesKinetics (delta values, min/max values, Vmax, AUCs, time values)Combination of different evaluationsFree input of user defined formulaCalculation in up to 5 matricesResults & exportDisplay in multi-matrix format or in list formatGraphic display of dataIntegrated statistical functions (e.g. average, standard deviation)Matrix or list format of all raw data and calculated data on demand or automaticallyExport as file (LAN connection possible) or to printer Warranty and shipping information must be included in the quotation. FOB Point shall be Destination; Bethesda, MD 20892. Place of Performance: National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD 20892 United States Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, and the best value to the government. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2015) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Apr 2016) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2015) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Mar 2016) FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015) The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. This is an open-market Notice of Intent for Berthold Technologies as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The Terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" (Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).) Submission shall be received not later than 4:00pm Mountain Time April 18, 2016. Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Michael Barrett; (Fax - 406-363-9288), (E-Mail/ Michael.barrett@nih.gov). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Michael Barrett at Michael.barrett@nih.gov
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Institute of Health, BETHESDA, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
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