SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Laser capture microdissection-LCM-RFI - Attachment 1-questionaire - MECs
- Notice Date
- 10/15/2018
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, Attn: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014, Maryland, 21702-5014, United States
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- W81XWH-10-15-18-RFI
- Archive Date
- 11/6/2018
- Point of Contact
- Hugo M. Robinson, Phone: 3016197811
- E-Mail Address
-
hugo.m.robinson.civ@mail.mil
(hugo.m.robinson.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MECs Attachment2-MECs Attachment 1-questionnaire Request for Information (RFI) Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) General Information: This is an RFI as defined in FAR 15.201(e) to ascertain whether a commercial item exists that provides the capabilities described herein. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI will be treated as business confidential information. Nonetheless, submitters should properly mark their responses if the information is confidential. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expense associated with responding to this RFI. RFI Response and due date: 22 Oct 2018, 9AM Eastern time. Instructions to Responders: Responses from all capable and qualified sources are encouraged to respond to this request. White papers should adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions: 1. All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF. 2. Cover Page (1 page) •Title •Organization •Responders technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone, fax number and email addresses) •Topic area(s) addressed 3. Completed Attachment 1 and Attachment 2. Please note that the response shall provide sufficient technical data to determine how you fully meet the requirements as specified in Attachment 2. Please note that responses are due no later than 22 Oct 2018, 9AM Eastern time.. The preferred method of submission is via email. The point of contact for this action is Hugo Robinson, Contract Specialist, hugo.m.robinson.civ@mail.mil. Only electronic responses are requested. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Background/Overview: The laser capture microdissection (LCM) system is being purchased for the US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. USAISR requires a process to capture specimens from cryosections, FFPE (formalin fixed and paraffin embedded) materials, native tissue like fresh plants, live cells and chromosomes allowing an investigator to define cells and tissue regions precisely, ensuring exact and reproducible results, without contamination. With the increasing use of histological samples at USAISR we require a system that allows for the simultaneous processing of tissues for multiple applications. Equipment is needed that allows for laser capture microdissection (LCM) and analysis for DNA, RNA and protein isolation, whether from archive material or live cells. A system is needed that combines LCM with an integrated imaging workstation and also be used for cryosections, including FFPA tissue. It is desired where it can be proformed even from standard glass slides, e.g. archived material. USAISR requests a purchase of a laser capture microdissection (LCM) system from Carl ZEISS Microscopy, LLC. ZEISS PALM Microbeam ensures ultra-pure sample isolation from living or fixed samples using a high quality imaging platform. The patented laser light-based catapult technology enables contamination-free specimen capture. PALM Microbeam features an optimal workflow from individual to automated experiments. The intuitive user interface allows for simple system calibrations and settings adjustments. Suitable Applications include DNA, RNA, and protein analysis, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and molecular pathology.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMRAA/DAMD17/W81XWH-10-15-18-RFI/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAISR, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, United States
- Zip Code: 78234
- Zip Code: 78234
- Record
- SN05123980-W 20181017/181015230803-ff5966b586216d5e637015a646ac29af (fbodaily.com)
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