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67 -- DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM SOL NCI-RFQ-00020-NV DUE 120699 POC Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent 301-402-4509, Todd Cole, Contracting Officer 301-402-4509 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, NCI-RFQ-00020-NV, includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR 97-14. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.5 to use simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions. The standard Industrial Code is 3861 and the business size is 500 employees. This solicitation is set aside for small business. Requirement: The National Cancer Institute, on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), requires a Digital Camera System for studies of peripheral nervous system development. The investigator will capture and archive high resolution digital images of immunofluorescence stained, sectioned animal tissues with the system. These images will then be easily and directly processed into high quality figures documenting laboratory results for publication. The investigator will avoid the time delay, expenses, and uncertainty associated with processing photographic materials, as well as avoiding the loss in resolution and quality associated with digitization of photographic materials, prior to production of microscopic images for publication. The digital camera system shall include a high sensitivity digital camera with a pixel size equal to 6.7 square microns or less, a read-out rate of 5megahertz or greater, and be cooled to -10 degrees Celsius or lower. This camera shall provide at least a 12 bit (4096 gray level) black and white image. The system shall include an RBG liquid crystal filter that is integrated with the camera to produce 24 bit color images. The system shall include an external shutter to control illumination of the specimen, and the camera shall provide a TTL pulse for controlling this shutter. The camera must also provide a video output to allow rapid focusing. The camera must be PCI compatible for integration with an existing Macintosh computer, and the system shall include software allowing computer control of an existing Zeiss microscope along with the camera, the RBG filter device, and the illumination shutter. Software to control the camera, microscope, RGB filter, and illumination shutter shall allow for automation with macros that can be written by the user. In addition, the supplier must provide written macros for automated capture of color images. These macros shall enable capture of color compensated images in brightfield, phase contrast, and with flourescent images produced by the flourophores: Cy3, oregon green, DAPI, and catecholamine histoflourescence. The offeror shall provide complete installation and intergration of the camera, filters, and illumination shutter with an existing Zeiss Axiophot2 Microscope and Macintosh G3 computer. In addition, the offeror shall provide training for 6 users within 21 working days of final delivery/set-up and final inspection of the system by the NINDs project officer. The training shall consist of at least a one hour, on-site module, encompassing system capabilities, features, use of macros, and appropriate care of the system. The offeror shall also provide a one year warranty inclusive of parts and labor and on-site technical support as required. The contractor shall provide a Year 2000 Warranty for each hardware, software, and firmware product delivered under this contract. Nothing in this warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance. Delivery time including installation and integration of all items (even written macros), shall be within 45 days after award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination or FOB Origin with transportation insurance provided by the vendor with inside delivery. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR52.2 12-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- WITH DUNS NUMBER ADDENDUM; FAR 52.2 12-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; AND FAR 52.2 12-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- DEVIATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS. The following FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.2 12-5 are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY; FAR 52.222-35, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA; FAR 52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES; FAR 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF VIETNAM ERA; AND FAR 52.225-2 1, BUY AMERICAN ACT -- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT- BALANCE OF PAYMENT PROGRAM; 52.232-34; and PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER -- OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. Offerors must provide descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information in sufficient detail to demonstrate that their quotation fully meets the requirements of this solicitation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price offer that fully meets the requirements of this solicitation. The award will be in the aggregate for all items listed herein. Offers/quotations must be in writing and one original and two copies of the following shall be submitted: 1) A price quote on a completed SF-18 or SF-1449 with a completed "Schedule of Offered Supplies/Services," signed by an authorized individual to bind the organization; 2) A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items -- with Duns Number Addendum," signed by an authorized representative of the offeror; 3) descriptive literature and other information indicating that the quotation fully meets the requirements herein: 4) A copy of the most recent published price list (this is not a quotation) if available; and 5) acknowledgment of amendments, if any. All offers and related materials must be received in the noted office by no later than 2:00 PM EST on December 6, 1999. Full text copies of the representations and certifications or other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained from Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent, on (301) 402-4509. Please cite the solicitation number, NCI-RFQ-00020-NV, in your offer. Offers that fail to furnish the required information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Posted 11/16/99 (W-SN401199). (0320)

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