66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

May 10, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD, 20892-7902

ZIP Code

20892-7902

Solicitation Number

NHLBI-PS-2001-762

Response Due

May 24, 2001

Point of Contact

Deborah Coulter, Purchasing Agent, Phone (301) 435-0366, Fax (301) 480-3345, Email dc143b@nih.gov -- Debra Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, Phone (301) 435-0366, Fax (301) 480-3345, Email dh41g@nih.gov

E-Mail Address

Deborah Coulter (dc143b@nih.gov)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NHLBI -PS-2001-762, and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-25. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the Size Standard -- 500 employees are used for this requirement. This is an unrestricted acquisition, Small Business Set-Aside not initiated. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute intends to purchase a brand name or equivalent, Confocal Microscope System, model LSM 510, manufactured by Carl Zeiss, Inc, to include the following components: 1. Product # 1114106kit, LSM 5/#3 Argon/Dual Hene/3PMT (1) one each, 2. Product #9108012107, 256 Memory upgrade Siemens PRO M7 (2) two each, 3. Product #0000001057431 JAZ Drive Internal 2GB, 4. Product #9107900083 MISC LSM (1) one each, 5. Product #0000001095490 Switching Mirror Mot (1) one each, 6. Product #0000001058431 Trans Light Channel F/LSM 5, (1) one each, 7. Product #0000001115256, Physiology Software V2.8, (1) one each, 8. Product #0000001115261, Multiple Time Series V2.8, (1) one each, 9. Product #0000001120048, Image Visart Software (1) one each, 10. Product #0000001048916, Confocor 2 CH Detection Head, (1) one each, 11. Product #0000001048913, Confocor 2 Retrofit Kit F/ECU (1) one each, 12. Product #0000001115301, Confocor 2 SW Upgrade F/LSM 5, (1) one each, 13. Product #0000001115299, Kit F/Integration of Scan STG, (1) one each, 14. Product #0000001020688, Retrofitting Kit F/Beam Switch, (1) one each, 15. Product #0000001018128, Matrox Meteor 2 Frame Grabber (1) one each, 16. Product #0000001123056, Confocor 2/LSM510 V2.8 Manual, (1) one each, 17. Product #0000001113509, DC Scanning Stage 120x100, (1) one each, 18. Product #451352, Universal Mounting Frame K, (1) one each, 19. Product #457428, Motor Control Unit 28, (1) one each, 20. Product #457119011, Interface Cable Can Bus, (1) one each, 21. Product #457433, Joystick Control F/XY Movement, (1) one each, 22. Product #1072753000, ARML Laser W/40MW, (1) one each, 23. Product #0000001005820, Axiovert 200 MOT F/H/DIC, (1) one each, 24. Product #0000001069230, Beam Path Switching Mot LSM, (1) one each, 25. Product #0000001071166, LSM Adapter BP.GCS Adapter BP Left, (1) each, 26. Product #0000001071169, Tube Lens 1.0 F/LSM 5, (1) one each, 27. Product #0000001071174, Safety Device LSM 510/Pascal, (1) one each, 28. Product #0000001005840, Tiltback ILLUM. Carrier F/200, (1) one each, 29. Product #0000001071167, LCD Display F/VERT 200, (1) one each, 30. 447219, L.H. HALTOO w/Coll/Socket/FLTR, (1) one each, 31. Product # 3800799540, 540380 HAL. 12V 100W W/SQ.FIL, (4) four each, 32. Product #467803, Interf Filter Green D=32MM, (1) one each, 33. Product #467847, Conversion Filter 3200/5500 32, (1) one each, 34. Product #0000001071172, Y Cable Subbus F.Vert 200, (1) one each, 35. Product #459330, Dust Cover AX-Vert 100/135 T, (1) one each, 36. Product #0000001066230, FL Light Train F/Vert 200, (1) one each, 37. Product #0000001062360, FL Iris Diaphragm, (2) two each, 38. Product # 0000001064365, FL REFL Turret Mot Axiovert 200, (1) one each, 39. Product #0000001068113, Glass Cover F/FL Turret, (1) one each, 40. Product # 452369 FL Adjusting Aid F/SKOP 2 (1) one each, 41. Product #0000001046281, FL Cube F/Plan 2 Imaging (3) three each, 42. Product #0000001007980, Lamp Unit N HBO 103 w/O IGN (1) one each,43. Product #0000001007976, Collector HBO/F/Lamp Z+N, (1) one each, 44. Product #0000001007975, Atto ARC II w/Ignition unit, (1) one each, 45. Product #9108812000, Burner 102DH HBO 100 w/2, (2) two each, 46. Product #0000001005827, Binocular tube 45/23 F/Vert200, (1) one each, 47. Product #0000001016758, Eyepiece 10X/23 WPL, Focusing, (2) two each, 48. Product #444801, Folding Eyecup, (2) two each, 49. Product #440330, Plan-Neo 10X/0.30 WD=5.6MM, (1) one each, 50. Product #440542, Plan-Neo 25X/0.8 1MM CORR DIC (1) one each, 51. Product #0000001056602, Plan-Neo 40X/1.3 DIC WD=0.17MM, (1) one each, 52. Product #4407629902, Plan-APO 63X/1.4 OIL H/DIC , (1) one each, 53. Product #440782, Plan-APO 100x/1.40 OIL, DIC (1) one each, 54. Product #440052, C-Apochromat 40X/1.2 W. CORR., (1) one each, 55. Product #440668, C-Apochromat 63X/1.2 W. CORR, (1) one each, 56. Product #0000001005848, LD Conds 0.55 Mot F/H/PH/DIC, (1) one each, 57. Product #9108370117, LSMS TBLE 30X30 Threaded/GR30, (1) one each, 58. Product #9108018106, Computer/Monitor Cart F/LSM, (1) one each, 59. Product # 9108018105, Laser Cart, (1 ) one each, 60. Product #9108121005, 31000 DAPI/HOECHST Set (AXIO), (1) one each, 61. Product #9108121028, 41001 FITC/FLUO# set/AXIO, (1) one each, 62. Product #9108121029, 41002B HQ TRITC FLTR set/AXIO, (1) one each, 63. Product # 91081217002000, LP20 Water to Water Heat XCHNG, (1) one each, 64. Product #0000001074132, LSM 510 W. S. Software REL 2.5, (1) one each, 65. Product #9108146063, Dell 866 MHZ Workstation, (1) one each. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The Evaluation procedure is based upon the product to be purchased and installed along with descriptive literature. The award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote meeting the Government_s specifications. The quoter must submit descriptive literature of the product quoted, and an itemized price list. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the offeror_s best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The addenda to the clause read as follows: The offeror must provide descriptive literature inclusive of specifications as part of the quotation. The offeror must include in their quotation, the unit price, the list price, shipping & handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items -- Deviation For Simplified Acquisitions, applies to this acquisition. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far . Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the items specified in this synopsis should submit two (2) copies of a quotation to the below address. The quotation must reference _Solicitation number_ NHLBI-PS-2001-762. The quotation is due May 24, 2001, at 8:30 a.m. local prevailing time, or (15) fifteen calender days from the publication date of this synopsis whichever is later. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6042, Bethesda, MD 20814-7902, Attention: Deborah Coulter. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative.

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Loren Data Corp. 20010514/66SOL010.HTM (D-130 SN50L7G4)