66 -- TCS SP2 UV CONFOCAL MICROSCOPIC SYSTEM TO

Notice Date

January 29, 2001

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Maryland North Service Delivery Team (WPH), 1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 200W, Washington, DC, 20005

ZIP Code

20005

Solicitation Number

RFP-GS11P01YEC0016

Response Due

February 27, 2001

Point of Contact

Myrna Shenkler, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 219-3039, Fax ((202)219-2371, Email myrna.shenkler@gsa.gov -- Myrna Shenkler, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 219-3039, Fax ((202)219-2371, Email

E-Mail Address

Myrna Shenkler (myrna.shenkler@gsa.gov)

Description

TCS SP2 UV Confocal Microscopic System This procurement is being issued unrestricted. The NAIC code is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. The General Services Administration, in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration requires a complete TCS SP2 UV Confocal Microscopic System, including, (but not limited to) installation, on-site training, and 12-month warranty on parts and labor (excluding disposable items). The confocal microscope shall include a research inverted microscope stand with built-in detectors, scanning utilities and lasers, also usable for all conventional fluorescence, transmitted and reflected microscopy techniques, including differential interference contrast (DIC). The confocal shall have four (4) simultaneous fluroescence or reflected/transmitted light/DIC channels and computer controlled detectors. The following laser sources are to be delivered with the instrument: HeNe, Ar and Ar-UV, as well as an air/water cooling system. Optical performance (resolution) shall be guaranteed by the manufacturer. The system shall allow the selection of wavelengths for scanning by means of a prism monochromator. Real time x-z scanning at the same frame rate as the x-y scans. Pixel registration in XYZ between all detection channels. No alignment needed when adding or replacing dichroics. The system shall include 3D reconstruction and physiology software. On-site training shall be inclusive of both instrument operation and software. EVALUATION FACTORS: Offers will be evaluated for technical compliance with specifications and past performance. Technical acceptability is more important than past performance. Award of a firm fixed-price contract is anticipated. The solicitation will only be issued electronically on/or about February 15, 2001. Interested parties may access the solicitation at www.FedBizOpps.gov. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file. Offers are due February 27, 2001, 2:00 PM EST. All responsible sources may submit a response, which shall be considered by the Agency. Van Hale is the Contracting Officer, 202-219-3367. Information regarding this notice can be obtained from Myrna Shenkler at

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Record

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