SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- NIMBUS AUTOMATED PIPETTING PLATFORM
- Notice Date
- 11/16/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- National Institutes of HealthNational Library of MedicineBethesdaMD20892-7511
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7511
- Solicitation Number
- NIHLM2011116
- Response Due
- 12/10/2010
- Archive Date
- 1/9/2011
- Point of Contact
- GRIFFIN, VERNE L +1 301 594 7730, griffinv@mail.nih.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
GRIFFIN, VERNE L
(griffinv@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Digestive, Diabetes & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) intends to procure the following items: Brand Name or Equal to: NIMBUS Independent Channel base platform (3X4) with the following specifications: 1 -(62797-01): NIMBUS Independent Channel base platform (3X4)4 -(NIMBUS-1ml): 1ml channel 1 -(56585-01): PC controller (preloaded w/software)2 -(56212-01): Nimbus MTP Standoff Module2 -(57537-01): Nimbus Tip Rack Standoff Module1 -(61052-01): Assay Pedestal 50 uL Reagent Container1 -(235966): Conductive 50 uL Tips in Frames (Case of 5, 760)1 -(235902): Conductive 300 uL Tips in Frames (Case of 5, 760)1 -(56694-01): Reagent Tubs with Lids, Case of 20 50mL, Self-Standing The NIMBUS allows for four independent pipetting channels. Since our applications involve mixing variable amounts of up to four stock solutions in each well, programming the NIMBUS to accomplish this task will be simplified, and plate preparation will be accelerated by a factor of 2 to 4 relative to comparable platforms. The NIMBUS employs a pressure transducer to detect and control actual flow and delivery of pipetted samples, in order to ensure accurate and precise delivery of liquids having very different viscosities at volumes as small as 1 μl Unlike comparable platforms, the NIMBUS can detect an absence of sufficient liquid in a source vial to completely aspirate and/or deliver the designated volume, and depending upon the program, either alert the user or take appropriate corrective measures. The NIMBUS utilizes an air displacement pipetting system rather than a liquid-filled one. The liquid-filled systems are not amenable to feedback sensing and moreover require routine maintenance - detergent flush - to ensure the absence of contamination. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations however; all responses received within 10 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 the business size standard is 500. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. All responsible businesses that are capable of providing the Government with the items listed above may download a copy of the Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation will be issued on or about December 2, 2010. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used Equally to evaluate offers: Technical Evaluation, Price, and Past Performance. Note: Past Performance Information: Vendors must submit a listing of the most recent contracts/awards (minimum of 3) which demonstrate similar work in nature to this Solicitation. Contracts/awards may include those entered with the Federal Government, state and local governments and commercial concerns. Include the following information for each contract or subcontract: 1.Name of Contracting Organization2.Contract Number (for subcontracts provide the prime contract number and the subcontract number)3.Contract Type4.Total Contract Value5.Description of Requirement6.Contracting Officers Name and Telephone Number7.Program Managers Name and Telephone Number Offerors can view and/or download the solicitation at www.fbo.gov when it becomes available. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE PROVIDED. Notification of any amendments to the solicitation will only be made at the Federal Business Opportunities website. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFEROR TO VIEW THE WEBSITE FOR ANY AMENDMENTS ISSUED TO THE SOLICITATION. The Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and the certification of business size shall be included. PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov. If you have any questions, please contact V. Lynn Griffin by email at griffin@mail.nih.gov
- Web Link
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- Record
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