SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Maintenance services for BD Biosciences FACSAria Fusion Special Order (SORP), two Laser System Flow Cytometry Cell Sorter, with three additional lasers, one computer workstation and the custom-tailored biosafety cabinet
- Notice Date
- 8/1/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- 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, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E128, Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- SBSS-N02RC62635-24
- Archive Date
- 8/20/2016
- Point of Contact
- Kimesha Leake, Phone: 2402765669, Seena Ninan, Phone: 240-276-5419
- E-Mail Address
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kimesha.leake@nih.gov, ninans@mail.nih.gov
(kimesha.leake@nih.gov, ninans@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Notice Number: SBSS-N02RC62635-24 Issued By: National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA) http://www.nci.nih.gov or http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/ Key Dates: Capability Statement Due Date: August 5, 2016 by 4:00 pm Eastern This Small Business Sources Sought Notice (SBSS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified Small Business concerns including 8(a), HUBZone or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses that are interested in and capable of performing the work described herein. The NCI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses received nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This requirement is assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811219 with a size standard of $20.5M. As a result of this Sources Sought Notice, the NCI may issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NCI shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or the NCI's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. Flow cytometers are used to analyze or sort cells based on cell size, shape, internal complexity and expression of intracellular or cell surface molecules. The molecules expressed are identified by staining the cells with specific fluorescent probes or antibodies that have been linked to fluorescent dyes. Fluorescent proteins can also be introduced into the cell to identify a unique feature or function of the cell. These cells are then analyzed on a flow cytometer, in which each cell or particle in a sheath fluid stream passes one by one through one or more lasers. The fluorescently labeled cells are excited by specific lasers and emit light at various wavelengths different from the lasers themselves. Cells may be sorted into distinct cell populations when an electronic charge is applied to a drop containing the cell of interest and diverting it to a collection vessel. The Laboratory of Genome Integrity (LGI), Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides flow cytometry and cell sorting support to all the laboratories within NCI's Center for Cancer Research (CCR). These instruments provide reliable and consistent service to investigators from over 35 NCI labs and branches. Over 200 individual scientists, roughly 60 principal investigators, utilize the instruments in the LGI Flow Cytometry Core Facility annually for their experiments. The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment to maintain BD Biosciences FACSAria Fusion Special Order (SORP), two Laser System Flow Cytometry Cell Sorter, with three additional lasers, one computer workstation and the custom-tailored biosafety cabinet at the LGI, Flow Cytometry Core Facility. 1. FACSAria Fusion 2 Laser System - SN: P65828200015 a. includes the BD FACSAria Fusion Cytometer with 2 Lasers and one computer workstation (excluding printers) 2. OBIS 488-60 Blue Laser - SN: NO-SERIAL-9510 3. Coherent LSR OBIS 640-100 LX - SN: NO-SERIAL-9511 4. COMP 561-50 Lt Yellow Laser - SN: NO-SERIAL-9512 5. OBIS 405-50 LX Violet Laser - SN: NO-SERIAL-9513 6. G4 355-60 UV Laser - SN: NO-SERIAL-9514 All maintenance service shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices. The period of performance for this contract includes a base year and three, one year options. The base contract will commence September 30, 2016 and end September 29, 2017. Option years will be as follow: Option 1 - September 30, 2017 through September 29, 2018; Option 2 - September 30, 2018 through September 29, 2019; Option 3 - September 30, 2019 through September 29, 2020 How to Submit a Response: 1. Page Limitations: Interested qualified small business organizations should submit a tailored capability statement for this requirement not to exceed 10 single sided pages including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc. (single spaced, 12 point font minimum) that clearly details the ability to perform the requirements of the notice described above. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Responses should include a minimum of a one page resume of the individuals meeting the requirements, and up to two pages demonstrating experience over the past two years meeting the requirements of this notice. Statements should also include an indication of current small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferable placed under the eligible small business concern's name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by NIH personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. 2. Due Date: Capability statements are due no later than August 5, 2016 by 4:00 pm Eastern 3. Delivery Point: All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the unique specifications described herein. All questions must be in writing and emailed to Kimesha.leake@nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement 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) and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) through sam.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference number SBSS-N02RC62635-24 on all correspondence. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a RFQ may be published in Fed Biz Opps. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation(s). Point of Contact: Inquiries concerning this Notice may be direct to: Kimesha Leake at Kimesha.leake@nih.gov. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.
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