SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Affymetrix GeneChip Fluidics Station
- Notice Date
- 6/15/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Office of Acquisitions, Office of Management P.O. Box 12874, 79 T.W. Alexander Dr, Bldg 4401, RTP, NC, 27709
- ZIP Code
- 27709
- Solicitation Number
- PPI60277
- Response Due
- 6/30/2006
- Archive Date
- 6/30/2007
- Description
- The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Affymetrix, Inc., 1170 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is the only known source that can provide the FS450 Affymetrix GeneChip? Fluidics Station 450. The NIEHS Microarray Group currently utilizes an Affymetrix GeneChip? system, part of which is a single Fluidics Station 450. This requirement is for an additional Affymetrix Fluidics Station and Affymetrix, Inc. is the only known source because of patent and software compatibility issues. The FS450 Affymetrix GeneChip? Fluidics Station 450 offers script-based operation, three position sampling, individual vial detection, double-bevel sample needles, operator protection from sample needles when no vials are present, walkaway freedom, modular design, linear door motion and cartridge engagement, keyed cartridge orientation and alignment, controlled depth of penetration of fluidic probes, fluid probe design, real time liquid detection, through-the-chip fluidic detection, and reporting of script interruption for diagnostics purposes. Any firm believing itself capable of providing this item may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of date of notice to Paula Pier at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Affymetrix, Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 334516/500EM. This purchase is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $100,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Paula Pier via email pierp@niehs.nih.gov.*****
- Record
- SN01070473-W 20060617/060615220747 (fbodaily.com)
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