SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Leica Bond Max System
- Notice Date
- 6/29/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- 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-110086-MD
- Archive Date
- 7/29/2011
- Point of Contact
- Miguel Diaz, Phone: (301) 435-3817, Caren N Rasmussen, Phone: (301) 402-4509
- E-Mail Address
-
miguel.diaz@nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov
(miguel.diaz@nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Boulevard, EPS Suite 600, Room 6079, Rockville, MD 20852, UNITED STATES. Description The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Laboratory of Pathology (LP) plans to procure on a sole source basis the brand name Leica Bond Max System from Leica Microsystem, Inc. of 1700 Leider Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 - Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and 13.501-(a)(1) using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial acquisitions. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 employees. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research, Laboratory of Pathology, conducts an integrated research program designed to elucidate the cellular and tissue changes associated with specific stages of carcinogenesis, to detect genetic modifiers fundamental to cancer susceptibility and progression, to define the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of major human cancers, and to develop rational approaches for cancer prevention and treatment. The purpose of this acquisition is to procure a machine that will support the constant delivery of high caliber Immunohistochemistry results for research, clinical trial, and clinical diagnosis. This machine will create a new research and development IHC capability in the Laboratory of Pathology to fulfill an urgent, unmet need on new assay development and research for antibodies. The following salient characteristics apply to the Leica Microsystems Bond Max System:  Patented Covertile TM technology provides total tissue care by eliminating tissue lift-off and dry-out while allowing very small reagent dispense volumes.  A full range of Bond ready-to-use antibodies designed with Novocastra TM Science is preoptimized for the Bond system to ensure consistently high-quality staining.  System designed to optimize Lean Histology workflows, increasing uptime and reducing waste.  High capacity containers, 2000ml for biohazard and 6000ml for non-biohazard require less reagent and waste management, and can be filled without removal from the instrument.  Real time fluid status allowing for efficient reagent management.  30 slide capacity; 3 independent trays, of 10 slides allows for flexibility and organization.  36 reagent capacity; 4 trays of 9 reagent containers  Patented biotin-free Compact Polymer TM technology assures stains are crisp and well-defined, providing highly sensitive detection and specificity without background staining.  Fully automated system with integrated component for deparaffinization and heat induced epitope retrieval (HIER) connected to the system  Allows custom staining protocols, running multiple detection systems, and chromogens in a single run with variable dispense locations.  Ability to run system overnight with delayed starting times.  Alert system for errors with reference numbers and descriptions provided.  Alert system for low and incorrect reagents.  Alert system for maintenance and error conditions. The Leica Microsystems BondMax System is the only known product with all the characteristics listed above. This combination of salient characteristics and patented features makes the BondMax System the only known product that will fulfill the NCI, CCR, Laboratory of Pathology's research and development needs. 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 Acquisitions on or before 11:00 AM EST on July 14, 2011. 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 Acquisitions to the address stated above. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (301) 402-4513 or emailed to Miguel Diaz, Contract Specialist at miguel.diaz@mail.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-110086-MD on all correspondences
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 41 Library Drive, Building 41, Room B602, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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