66 -- LUMINEX 100 COMPACT FLOW ANALYSIS SYSTEM

Notice Date

October 27, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146

ZIP Code

30341-4146

Solicitation Number

C00201

Response Due

November 13, 2000

Point of Contact

Luann Dean, Contract Specialist, Phone (770)488-2657, Fax (770)488-2670, Email LDean2@CDC.GOV

E-Mail Address

Luann Dean (LDean2@CDC.GOV)

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to purchase one (1) Luminex 100 Compact Flow Analysis System. CDC believes that its requirements are met by only one provider, Linco Research, Inc., however all responsive sources that can meet the requirements listed herein may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency. Description of the requirements are: (1) One each -- Luminex 100 -- A compact flow analysis system consisting of a flow analyzer and a controller. The analyzer integrates lasers, optics, fluidics, and advanced signal processing in a 17" x 20" footprint. The controller integrates the Luminex 100 software and communications interface to the analyzer; (2) One each -- L100-VER1, Luminex 100 Verification Microspheres; (3) One each -- L100-CDEV-01, Luminex 100 Development Microspheres, provides an economical means to discover and optimize characteristics of individual biomolecular interactions; (4) One each -- L100-CAL1, Luminex 100 CL1/CL2 Calibration Microspheres, precise blend of microspheres designed to ensure consistency time and again and make measurements easy to establish and maintain; (5) One each -- L100- CAL2, Luminex 100 RP1 Calibration Microspheres; (6) One each -- L100-C138-01, Luminex 100 Multi-Analyte Microspheres, with carboxylated surface, region 134, 1mL, allows for covalent coupling using simple chemical techniques; (7) One each -- L100-C138-01, Luminex 100 Multi-Analyte Microspheres, with carboxylated surface, region 138, 1 mL, allows for covalent coupling using simple chemical techniques; (8) One each -- L100-C154-01, Luminex 100 Multi-Analyte Microspheres, with carboxylated surface, region 154, 1mL allows for covalent coupling using simple chemical techniques ; (9) One each -- L100-C173-01, Luminex 100 Multi-Analyte Microspheres, with carboxylated surface, region 173, 1mL, allows for covalent coupling using simple chemical techniques ; (10) One each -- L100-C177-01, Luminex 100 Multi-Analyte Microspheres, with carboxylated surface, region 177, 1mL, allows for covalent coupling using simple chemical techniques; (11) One each -- 51-00002, Luminex 100 X-Y Platform, a low-profile microplate interface for the Luminex 100 that offers walk-away operation and robotic capability 96 well microtiter plates can carry up to 100 assays per well-9600 assays on a single microtiter plate; (12) Two day training session for one individual; (13) FOB -- Origin -- estimate shipping charges. This is a all or none requirement. This is not a set-aside procurement. Delivery must be made within 90 days of purchase. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLITICTATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The following provision(s) apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (MAR 2000) applies to this acquisition; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999); the evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) technical capability of the proposed system to meet the requirements stated herein, and (2) price. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses are hereby added to this clause: The clause at 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition: (1), (3), (5), (7), (9), (11), (12), (14), (15), (17), (18), (20) and (24). OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH YOUR QUOTE. The best way to complete this certification is to download the FAR Clauses (Volume II) at http://www.arnet.gov/far, print out the clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification, and fill in the appropriate blanks. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. Offers will be due 11/13/00 by 12:00 noon EST at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Contracts Management Branch; Attn: Luann J. Dean; 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Facsimile offers will be accepted at (770)488-2670/2671. All quotes must be clearly marked on the envelope and/or facsimile cover page with the following: RFQ #C00201, Attn: Luann Dean,. All responsible sources that can meet the above requirements may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Agency.*****

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001031/66SOL009.HTM (D-301 SN5053A6)