B -- GENE EXPRESSION MICROARRAY ANALYSIS

Notice Date

September 7, 2000

Contracting Office

National Institute on Aging, Intramural Research Program, Gerontology Reaearch Center, 5600 Nathan Shock Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21224

ZIP Code

21224

Solicitation Number

LCS/CFS-02175

Response Due

September 22, 2000

Point of Contact

Pat Meise 410-558-8043

E-Mail Address

click here to contact purchasing agent (meisep@grc.nia.nih.gov)

Description

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), Gerontology Research Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with IncyteGenomics, 4633 World Parkway Circle, St. Louis, MO 63134 for Gene Expresson Microarrays (GEMs). NIA will provide Incyte at least 600 ng of polyA+ mRNA at a concentration of 50ng/ul or 100ug of total RNA at a concentration of 5ug/ul in 1x TE buffer for each probe to be hybridized. In the case of cross-species experiments, NIA will provide three times the amount of polyA+ mRNA for the hybridizations. NIA will prepare probes prior to shipment to Incyte according to Incyte's published protocols. Incyte will perform labeling, hybridization, and data output. All responsible sources may submit their capabilities which shall be considered by the agency. This procurement is being awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR subpart 13.5.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000911/BSOL004.HTM (W-251 SN493948)