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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 29, 2021 SAM #7180
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Simoa 4-plex 96-well Plate Assays

Notice Date

7/27/2021 12:49:24 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
 

ZIP Code

20892
 

Solicitation Number

75N95021Q00309
 

Response Due

8/11/2021 9:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

08/26/2021
 

Point of Contact

Diedra Prophet
 

E-Mail Address

diedra.prophet@nih.gov
(diedra.prophet@nih.gov)
 

Description

Description: This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. 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 National Institute on Aging (NIA) will investigate the biology of cognitive resilience and cognitive impairment, including for Alzheimer disease (AD) in participants in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA). The current project makes use of stored biospecimens from BLSA participants assessment to investigate potential biomarkers and mechanistic factors, including Abeta40, Abeta 42, GFAP, and NF-light. This project requires the use of high throughput equipment and sensitive assays for the identification biomarkers in serum/plasma of Abeta40, Abeta 42, GFAP, NF-light. This project involves longitudinal assays in the BLSA, and these biomarkers will provide important insights into the biological underpinnings of cognitive resilience and cognitive impairment years before any symptoms would be apparent. New insights may lead to novel treatments to help prevent or delay AD. Purpose and Objectives: This request is for assay kits for quantification of serum/plasma on one 96-well plate of a Simoa 4-plex assay for human Abeta40, Abeta42, GFAP, NF-light. Project Requirements: Product Code: 103670; Product: Neurology 4-Plex E (Ab40, Ab42, GFAP, NF-l) Assay Kit (HD-X); Product Description:�For HD-X only. Complete kit for running one 96-well plate of a Simoa 4-plex assay for human Abeta40, Abeta 42, GFAP, NF-light. Product Code:�103347; Product:�Disc Kit for Simoa HD-1/X (rev 2); Product Description:�This kit includes a stack of 16 Simoa Discs, 500 Simoa cuvettes, 4 Simoa assay plates, an 8-pack of 15 ml bottles, and 8 boxes of disposable Simoa pipettor tips (768). This kit includes enough materials to run 4 plates under customary operating circumstances. Product Code: 100486; Product:�System Buffer 1, (2 Pack); Product Description:�2x (5L) Wash Buffer 1 specifically formulated to optimize performance of assays on the Simoa HD-1 Analyzer Product Code:�100487; Product:�System Buffer 2, (2 Pack); Product Description:�2x (3 L) Wash Buffer 2 specifically formulated to optimize performance of assays on the Simoa HD-1 Analyze Salient characteristics: Complete kit for running one 96-well plate of a Simoa 4-plex assay for human AB40, AB42, GFAP and NF-light, using technology that combines high selectivity and efficiency of transfer for selected ions symmetrically across the isolation window. Complete kit for 96-well plate of a Simoa assay for Abeta40, Abeta 42, GFAP, NF-light. Complete assay kit for running one 96 well plate (or 96 tubes) of target analyte. Includes calibrator concentrate, calibrator diluent, beads detector, SBG, RGP, and sample diluent. Novel ETD HD-high dynamic range ETD provides significantly increased fragment ion coverage. Anticipated Delivery Date: 90 days after receipt of order Capability statement /information sought. The intent of this sources sought notice is to define the procurement strategy (e.g. set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that is intended to be posted soon. Interested vendors are requested to respond by (1) identifying how their proposed product meets or exceeds the project requirements listed above; and (2) providing product literature, white papers, or capability statements that demonstrate their bona fide ability to supply such an item within the time frame described above. In addition, please state your business size status and whether you are the manufacturer or authorized distributor of the item you propose. Please note that the NIA is particularly interested in small business sources. If you are a small business, please state the type of small business (small business; HUBZone; service-disabled, veteran-owned; 8(a); veteran-owned; woman-owned; or small disadvantaged businesses) and your size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the�Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. 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 in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirements 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) pages. 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. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Diedra Prophet at e-mail address Diedra.Prophet@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 12:00 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).
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/a84b8795db8742a0b9e6177b64e58fd4/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Baltimore, MD 21224, USA

Zip Code: 21224

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06075551-F 20210729/210728203735 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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