66 -- MICROARRAY SCANNER AND ANALYSIS SOFTWARE

Notice Date

October 19, 2000

Contracting Office

DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd., Morgantown, WV 26505-2888

ZIP Code

26505-2888

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)in Morgantown, WV, intends to purchase one GENEPIX 4000A Microarray Scanner and Analysis Software manufactured by Axon Instruments, Inc. To meet our requirements, the scanner must have an integrated software and hardware system which is designed to work together as a unit and also allow simultaneous imaging of both the Cy3 and Cy5 dyes, which will increase the acquisition speed and eliminate the need to overlay images. The scanner shall be a NON-CONFOCAL system to provide a better signal-to-noise ratio. A two-year warranty and dedicated computer are also required. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Axon Instruments, Inc., Foster City CA, because Axon is the only source known to have the capabilities necessary to meet the stated requirements. If there are vendors who feel they possess the required capabilities, they are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures and references to: Brenda L. Goodwin (MS-1019), Reference: SS2001-008, DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Organizations may respond within 10 days after publication of this notice. Information received will generally be used for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is issued for informational purposes only.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001023/SPMSC002.HTM (W-293 SN5047D0)