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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 28, 2023 SAM #7883
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Laser Upgrade Package for BD Biosciences FACSAria III Cell Sorter

Notice Date

6/26/2023 10:04:48 AM
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

NIH NCI Bethesda MD 20892 USA
 

ZIP Code

20892
 

Solicitation Number

75N91023Q00078
 

Response Due

6/30/2023 7:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

06/30/2023
 

Point of Contact

John Russell, Contracting Officer
 

E-Mail Address

John.Russell3@nih.gov
(John.Russell3@nih.gov)
 

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Laboratory of Pathology (LP) plans to procure, on a sole source basis, a laser upgrade for a Government owned BD Biosciences FACSAria III Cell Sorter from: Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD Biosciences) One Becton Drive Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 � Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1), and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1,000 Employees.� BD Biosciences is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the FACSAria III cell sorter, and is the sole source for proprietary OEM parts, electronics, and firmware/software required to upgrade the FACSAria III with the additional laser and detectors, while ensuring the system operates effectively. Additionally, no other company currently offers proven preengineered solution for upgrades of the FACSAria III cell sorter system. As such, BD Biosciences is the only vendor that can perform the required upgrade in a timely and costeffective manner while also ensuring the system remains scientifically accurate. Lastly, BD Biosciences has factory trained engineers with access to the required tools, components, system specifications, and most current OEM commercial procedures required to perform all the labor needed to install the additional components into the pre-existing system. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party, especially a small business, believes it can meet the Government�s needs, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer, John Russell, at John.Russell3@nih.gov no later�than 10:00 A.M. EST on Friday, June 30, 2023 (06/30/23). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number 75N91023Q00078 on all correspondence. ***Please reference attached Statement of Need for more details pertaining to the nature of the work to be performed. ***
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/fb64cd160b6245a382aeeeb1fc0607d0/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA

Zip Code: 20892

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06728272-F 20230628/230626230109 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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