SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Human v2 MicroRNA Expression Assay Kits
- Notice Date
- 7/2/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 325413
— In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance 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-120092-LG
- Archive Date
- 7/31/2012
- Point of Contact
- Laura Glockner, Phone: 3014968607
- E-Mail Address
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laura.glockner@nih.gov
(laura.glockner@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive boulevard, EPS, Suite 600, Room 6070, Rockville, MD 20852, UNITED STATES Description The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), Hormonal and Reproductive Epidemiology Branch (HREB) plans to procure on a sole source basis human v2 microRNA expression assay kits from Nanostring Technologies, 530 Fairview Avenue North, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code is 325413 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 delivery date shall be on or before April 15, 2013. It has been determined that there is no opportunity to acquire green products or services under this contract. The Hormonal and Reproductive Epidemiology Branch conducts research to identify groups at high risk of cancer, clarify the natural history of various cancers, understand the interactive effects of genetic and environmental factors on cancer risk, and elucidate biologic mechanisms of carcinogenesis. The HREB has been intensively studying esophageal cancer and is investigating the existence of unique microRNA expression profiles that may be able to distinguish esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus, a precursor lesion. The HREB requires v2 Human miRNA expression assays, which will be used to profile miRNAs from FFPE tissue. NanoString Technologies is the only known contractor manufacturing the Human v2 miRNA expression assay, which can accurately provide quantification of up-to 800 miRNAs from FFPE tissue and is the largest number of miRNAs to date that can be analyzed in a given sample. 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 16, 2012. No electronic capability statements will be accepted (i.e. email or FAX), and original and one copy must be sent to the NCI Office of Acquisitions at 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-120092-LG on all correspondence.
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