SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Notice of Intent for Sole Source Award
- Notice Date
- 8/25/2020 10:23:27 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NIH, NIEHS, OD OM OA OFC ACQUISITIO RESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR NC 27709 USA
- ZIP Code
- 27709
- Solicitation Number
- 5769624BK
- Response Due
- 9/1/2020 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/16/2020
- Point of Contact
- Beth Kuhaneck, Phone: 9842873082
- E-Mail Address
-
beth.kuhaneck@nih.gov
(beth.kuhaneck@nih.gov)
- Description
- This contract action is for the acquisition of equipment for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority and procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b). �The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Office of Acquisitions (OA) intends to award a single source purchase order to Quantifoil Micro Tools GmbH (Quantifoil), In der Bruckenackern 4, 07751 GroBlobichau, Germany, for cryo-grids. Structure determination by cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) requires the deposition of a sample on a substrate that provides electron transparent areas for observation. The substrate, commonly referred as cryo-grids, is patterned using advanced microfabrication technology. The cryo-EM core needs to stock a variety of substrates in order to prepare sample. �� It has been determined that Quantifoil is the only source that can meet the requirement.� Successful specimen deposition on cryo-grids depends on a multiplicity of factors. The microfabrication process is on critical parameter as it determines the shape and composition of the substrate. Performance varies by manufacturer. In addition, cryo-grids accumulate contamination over time altering their physical properties. Storage time is therefore an important parameter when selecting substrates.� Periodic delivery of fresh substrate directly from a defined manufacturer is important to ensure experimental reproducibility. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 �Analytical Laboratory Equipment Manufacturing.� �Its associated Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. Line Item 0001 � 12 monthly deliveries of QUANTIFOIL � R 1.2/1/3 on Cu 300 mesh grids Holey Carbon Films � 300 packs of 100/pack Line Item 0002 � �12 monthly deliveries of UltrAuFoil � R 1.2/1.3 om Au mesh grids Holey gold supports � 100 packs of 100/pack Line Item 0003 � 12 monthly delivery charges NIEHS will solicit and negotiate directly with Quantifoil and no solicitation will be issued. �This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; however, if an interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. �The quotation must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can perform the requirement. �Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. �A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. �All interested parties must express their interest or quotation in writing via email to beth.kuhaneck@nih.gov within seven (7) days after the date of publication of this notice. �No faxed documents will be accepted. �If no responsive statements or quotations are received within seven (7) days, an award will be made to Quantifoil.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: NC, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN05773098-F 20200827/200825230157 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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