SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Modular Stereo Microscope System
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2019
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 423490
— Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 4211, MSC 9559, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-9559, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892-9559
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-19-009817-SB
- Point of Contact
- Debra C. Hawkins, Phone: 301-827-7751
- E-Mail Address
-
debra.hawkins@nih.gov
(debra.hawkins@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. 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 notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made because of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background / Purpose / Objective: The National Institute on Aging, Laboratory of Molecular Gerontology (LMG) is currently investigating the pathogenesis of age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and interventions to ameliorate this defect. One of the main etiologies of ARHL is the loss of sensory epithelial hair cells in the cochlea, the auditory portion of inner ear. We assess morphology and viability of cochlear hair cells upon aging following intervention. To address this, we are in constant need of dissecting hair cells in the cochlea of mice. This process is technically challenging since it is crucial to separate sensory hair cells from surrounding structures such as lateral wall stria vascularis without damaging cells and their alignment in the cochlea. Recently the LMG has also added the technique of isolating primary neuronal cultures from rat and mouse embryos by isolating specific brain regions. In order to perform both techniques precisely and accurately, we need high magnification that can be changed easily as this facilitates the isolation of the hair cells and large or small brain regions. It is of importance to use a high magnification dissection scope. The LMG currently uses a Zeiss SteREO Discovery V8 microscope to perform all this work which has a maximum magnification of 80X. The Zeiss SteREO Discovery V20 provides up to 150X magnification of focus which would aid in the carefully dissect hair cells and neurons. In certain experiments, we will need to dissect cochlear cells for live imaging. The process must be completed in a short time to prevent cells from dying during the dissection. Thus, an easy to use scope is of crucial importance for our protocol. The SteREO Discovery V20 will makes our work easier as changes can be made without oving eyes from the eyepiece. In addition, this microscope has a second set of eye pieces and the camera attached to this system allows for the visualization of what is occurring on the microscope on a computer monitor. Given that we have recently establishing a hearing section as well as the use of neuronal isolations in our lab, we will be training more lab personal and collaborators on these techniques. This ability to view on a video screen and thru the eyepiece simultaneously provides a great training tool to teach our cochlear and neuron dissection techniques much more efficiently. The NIA will also be able to use parts from the existing government-owned V8 microscope to lower the price of the V20. As we collaborate with several laboratories in and out of the NIA, we are also trying to maintain continuity in our results by continuing to use Zeiss equipment and software. The National Institute on Aging seeks an Modular Stereo Microscope System, that is brand-name or equivalent to model SteREO Discovery V20, manufactured by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC, 1 Zeiss Drive, Thornwood NY 10594-1939, with the following components: (1) Product ID number: 435003-9901-000, Product Description: Microscope Body SteREO Discovery.V20, with Apochromatic stereo telescope system, Motor zoom 20:1 (0.75x...15x), Double iris diaphragm, 76 mm mount diameter, and 1x HIP or EMS 3 required; (2) Product ID number: 435601-0000-000, Product description: G Human Interface Panel (HIP) f/ Stereo, Quantity: 1-each; (3) Product ID number: 435100-0000-000, Product description: G Binoc Phototube Ergo Stereo 5-45, Quantity: 1-each; (4) Product ID number: 444036-9000-000, Product description: Eyepiece PL 10x/23 Br foc, Quantity: 2-each; (5) Product ID number: 435103-9000-000, Product description: Interm. phototube S, 3pos, Quantity: 1-each; (6) Product ID number: 434303-0000-000, Product description: Dust Protection Set M, Quantity: 1-each; (7) Product ID number: 435430-9902-000, Product description: Stand base 450, Quantity: 1-each; (8) Product ID number: 435400-0000-000, Product description: Manual focus drive f/ Discovery, Quantity: 1-each; (9) Product ID number: 435430-9010-000, Product description: Stage adapter 84/120, Quantity: 1-each; (10) Product ID number: 435402-0000-000, Product description: Mount S with 76 mm Diameter Support, Quantity: 1-each; (11) Product ID number: 435200-0000-000, Product description: Plan-Achromat S 1.0x f/ Reo WD=81mm, Quantity: 1-each; (12) Product ID number: 435700-9000-000, Product description: Cold-light source Zeiss CL9000 LED CAN(D, Quantity: 2-each; (13) Product ID number: 435540-9002-000, Product description: Light Guide Dual Flex 4,5/1000mm ECO, Quantity: 1-each; (14) Product ID number: 435540-9003-000, Product description: Focusing attachment d=6mm without filter, Quantity: 2-each; (15) Product ID number: 435442-0000-000, Product description: Light Guide Adapter S, Quantity: 2-each; (16) Product ID number: 435440-0000-000, Product description: Spacing Rod S f/ incident-light equip, Quantity: 2-each; (17) Product ID number: 435441-0000-000, Product description: Illuminator carrier S, Quantity: 2-each; (18) Product ID number: 435501-0000-000, Product description: Transmitted Light equipment S, Quantity: 1-each; (19) Product ID number: 426560-9030-000, Product description: Camera Axiocam 305 color, Quantity: 1-each; (20) Product ID number: 426114-0000-000, Product description: C-Mount Adapter 60N C 1" 1.0x,, Quantity: 1-each; (21) Product ID number: 410700-2084-990, Product description: Axiocam Extended Feature Promotion,, Quantity: 1-each; (22) Product ID number: 410201-9910-000, Product description: Workstation Compact ZEISS 60BC, Microscopy Workstation Compact Core i5 multilingual (O), HP Z240 Tower Workstation, CPU: Intel® CoreTM i5-6500 3.2 GHz 6 MB / 2133 MHz, Chipset: Intel® C236, Memory: max. 64 GB RAM, Memory Expansion Slots: 4 x DDR3-RAM modules / 2133 MHz unbuffered, non-ECC, PCI Express Connectors: 1 x PCI Express Generation 3 x16, 1 x PCI Express Generation 3 x4 (x16 mechanical) 1 x PCI Express Generation 3 x4, 1 x PCI Express Generation 3 x1 1 M.2 slot (PCIe Gen3 x4), Graphics interface onboard: Intel® HD Graphics 530 2 x Display Port 1.2 (max. 3840 x 2160 pixel), 1 x DVI-D single link (max. 1920 x 1200 pixel), Hard Drives: 1 x 4 TB SATA 7200 rpm, Optical Storage: DVD +/- RW recorder for rewriteable media, Network Controller: Integrated 10/100/1000 LAN interface, I/O: 1 x serial RS232,6 x USB 3.0 (2 x front, 4 x rear), 4 x USB 2.0 (2 x front, 2 x rear), PS/2 for keyboard and mouse, Certifications & Declarations: CE, CSA, UL, FCC, Power Supply: 100 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz / 400 W, with country specific plug, Chassis Dimensions: (H x W x D): 399 x 170 x 442 mm, approx. 10 kg, and Rescue kit. Quantity: 1-each; (23) Product ID number: 410331-1400-000, Product description: Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro K620 2 GB, Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro K620 2 GB DP/DVI (O) Professional graphics card for Compact Workstation, 2 GB DDR3 memory, PCI Express® 2.0 Interface x16, Hardware acceleration of DirectX® 11.2 and OpenGL® 4.5, Support for two displays (DH), Display outputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x Dual Link DVI, Dual Link DVI support for 1 x 30" Display (2560 x 1600 pixel), DisplayPort support for 1 x 32" Display (3840 x 2160 pixel), incl. DVI-DVI dual link cable (for 2 x 27" Display), Quantity: 1-each; (24) Product ID number: 410376-0200-000, Product description: Language Pack Windows 10 Embedded x64 US, Language Package Windows 10 Enterprise Embedded x64 English US (O), Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB Embedded x64 operating system, Keyboard with English (US) layout, Quantity: 1-each; (25) Product ID number: 410201-1603-000, Product description: Memory 16 GB (1x16) DDR4-2133 (Z240), Memory 16 GB (1x16) DDR4-2133 MHz non-ECC unbuffered RAM (O) consisting of 1 x 16 GB module, Quantity: 1-each; and (26) Product ID number: 410350-2406-000, Product description: Monitor TFT 24" HP Z24n G2, Monitor TFT 24" HP Z24n G2 (61 cm) (O), Visible diagonal: 60.96 cm, 16:10, Max. resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixel @ 60 Hz, Brightness: 300 cd/m2, Contrast: 1000:1, Viewing angle: horizontal 178 degree, vertical 178 degree, 3 x Video input: DisplayPort 1.2, DVI-D, HDMI 1.4, 3 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C, Power consumption: Maximum 92 W, Typical 40 W, Power Saving 0.5 W, Dimensions with stand (H x W x D): 50.3 cm x 53.2 cm x 21.4 cm, Weight: 7.2 kg (incl. stand), Ergonomic features: Tilt: -5°to +22°, swivel: -45° to +45°, height adjustable 15 cm, Pivot rotation 90°, Certification and compliance: CE, CSA, GS, TÜV, FCC, TCO, Operating voltage: 100-240 V, country-specific power cable, Quantity: 1-each. Anticipated period of performance / delivery date: The Government's anticipated delivery date is 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) of the duly executed purchase order. Other important considerations: The response may cite any other information that is necessary for potential respondents to understand the nature of the potential requirement or proposed acquisition. Capability statement /information sought. The respondents must submit clear and convincing evidence that their product is equivalent or superior to the brand-name specified in this notice. The response shall include: the unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered to determine the method of acquisition. The information must address each of the minimum specifications and the equivalent elements of the brand-name parts stated herein. The response must also indicate the country of manufacturer. The response must also include their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. The response must be clear and concise in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2" x 11" paper size, with 1" top, bottom, left and right margins, with single or double spacing, and limited to ten (10) pages (exclusive of the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested). All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to Debra C. Hawkins Contractor, Acquisition Policy Analyst II, at debra.hawkins@nih.gov on or before September 16, 2019, 12:00 PM. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. 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 provide the product or perform the services specified herein. 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 presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. 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(s)."
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIDA-01/HHS-NIH-NIDA-19-009817-SB/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: National Institute on Aging, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
- Zip Code: 21224
- Zip Code: 21224
- Record
- SN05444426-W 20190915/190913230842-696d3ad1fa7792b47f6fe3c2fe3887e6 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |