SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Maintenance Contract for High-Throughput Microscopy and Liquid Handling Equipment
- Notice Date
- 5/13/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- NCI-110069-LG
- Archive Date
- 6/11/2011
- Point of Contact
- Laura Glockner, Phone: 3014968607
- E-Mail Address
-
laura.glockner@nih.gov
(laura.glockner@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression, High-Throughput Imaging Facility plans to procure on a sole source basis from PerkinElmer LAS, Inc., 710 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 for maintenance and service agreement for two (2) Opera automated microscopes and a Janus automated liquid handling robot. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13.106 (b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code is 811219 the business size standard is $19.0 million. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract. The period of performance will be from June 12, 2011 - April 30, 2012. The CCR High-Throughput Imaging Facility within the Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression conducts research on the elucidation of mechanisms involved in the regulation of genetic expression in eukaryotic cells, and the identification of genes and regulatory processes involved in modulated states of expression during oncogenesis. The High-Throughput Imaging Facility support investigations into subcellular and intranuclear compartmentalization, particularly in living cells. The High-Throughput Imaging Facility proposes to purchase a one-year combined equipment service agreement for maintenance of two Opera automated microscopes and a Janus automated liquid handling robot from PerkinElmer LAS, Inc. PerkinElmer LAS, Inc. is the only known vendor that can perform maintenance services because it is the only manufacturer of the scientific equipment to be serviced under the contract. The equipment is highly specialized, integrating many proprietary technologies. PerkinElmer is the only provider of service by factory trained engineers, and the only provider of original grade replacement parts. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the NCI Office of Acquisition on or before 11:00 AM EST on May 27, 2011 11:00 a.m. EST. No electronic capability statements will be accepted (i.e. email or fax) an original and one copy must be sent to the NCI Office of Acquisition to the address stated above. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (301) 402-4513 or emailed to Laura Glockner, Contract Specialist at laura.glockner@nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), http://orca.bpn.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number NCI-110069-LG on all correspondence.
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