SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Cell Counter
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2020 7:19:49 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-20-006629
- Response Due
- 4/22/2020 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 05/07/2020
- Point of Contact
- Rashiid Cummins
- E-Mail Address
-
rashiid.cummins@nih.gov
(rashiid.cummins@nih.gov)
- Description
- This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. 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 as a result 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. Statement of Need and Purpose:� The core work for the iNDI program is cell culture management.� This is a very critical aspect of the program to support its analysis applications to study the effect of neurodegeneration-related mutations on critical cell biological processes on a biochemistry level. This cell counter will be used to read consistently and accurately cell counts during culture and maintenance of cell lines.� This will support the research in identifying converging mechanisms of disease across hundreds of isogenic iPSC-derived CNS cell types. The iPSC neurodegenerative disease initiative (iNDI) requires a cell counter for the large amount of reading without the waste. Background Information and Objective: The direct pipette technology eliminates plastic slides and hemocytometers from routine cell counting. Two permanently mounted optical sapphire surfaces are positioned parallel to one another by a calibration-free, high-precision mechanism. This forms a chamber of precisely defined height. Cell suspension is pipetted into the chamber, analyzed and simply wiped away with a dry laboratory wipe. The powerful live-view image allows instant verification that cleaning has been successful. The sample chamber height is adjustable, enabling counts of the widest dynamic angle of cell density and viability. Generic Name of Product: Cell Counter Purchase Description: The reader requires no plastic chambers, cartridges or slides, due to permanently mounted optical sapphire sample surfaces thereby reducing long term costs and plastic waste. � This unit has a very fast count time � 3.5 seconds (brightfield) 8.5 sec (fluorescence) all others are 10+ seconds for brightfield and 30 seconds for fluorescence to ensure viability of the cells long enough to count them, ensuring accuracy.� � The unit has a variable chamber height for various variable volumes allowing to read from 5, 10, and 40uL. � The unit must be able to read in bright field mode as well as have the dual chamber for fluorescence reads � The reader needs to be able to have a wide range to handle large ranges of concentrations; 7 x 102 � 2.5 x 107 cells/ml. � The unit has the ability to count a large size range of cells, from 4-400 microns. � For maintaining proper laboratory notes, the unit has to be able to export data into multiple formats, such as CSV, PDF, and PNG. � Able to connect to Wi-Fi as well as USB capability to retrieve the data needed for record keeping. � Must be able to store a large capacity of data, up to 120GB. � Instrument is covered by a two-year warranty, which includes parts, labor and shipping. �������� QTY 4:� Dual Fluorescence + Brightfield Cell Counter �������� QTY 4:� CellDrop FL Demo Pack �������� QTY 4: �AO/PI Viability Assay for CellDrop FL Delivery Date: 90 days after receipt of purchase order Capability Statement/Information Sought: The capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) documentation of ability to provide the required equipment, 3) any contractor GSA Schedule contracts by which all of the requirements may be met, if applicable, and 4) any other information considered relevant to this program. The respondent must also provide 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. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be 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, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein.� A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response is limited to ten (10) page limit.� The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The response must include the respondents� technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist.� Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Rashiid Cummins (Contract Specialist) at e-mail address Rashiid.Cummins@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before April 22, 2020, 3:00pm, Eastern Time. � �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 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).�
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN05613639-F 20200409/200407230152 (samdaily.us)
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