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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 29, 2007 FBO #2041
SOLICITATION NOTICE

N -- Smartcycler

Notice Date

6/27/2007
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, MD, 20857-0001, UNITED STATES
 

ZIP Code

00000
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-1030782
 

Response Due

6/29/2007
 

Archive Date

7/14/2007
 

Description

The Food and Drug Administration(FDA) intends to award a purchase order on a non-competitive basis to CEPHID,904 Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1302. CEPHID shall provide the use of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR)to identify foodborne pathogens and potential biological select agents provides the rapid and sensitive detection of pathogens above culture-based methods. 1)The Smart Cycler System includes: 2 processing Blocks with 16 independent Reaction Sites, each with 4-Color Optical Excitation and Detection. Inculdes: (1) Laptop Computer with Life Science software, (1) Operator's Manual,(4)Tube Racks,(1)Cooling Block,(1)Mini-Centrifuge and (100) 25 ul Reaction Tubes and 2) Transportable Case device(TD)Blue. The Smart Cycler II Systems offers tremendous advantages in rapid detection of biological agents. The system allows the capability of screening multiple samples under a variety of conditions in less time than traditional PCR, while providing quantitative data of target DNA. The Smart Cycler II with an additional block offers increased range in optics, greater discrimination of gene targets,software improvements in data analysis,and greater sample capacity. This is not a request for quotes;however, sources may submit descriptive literature, fully documenting their capabilities, which will be considered by the agency. A determination to compete this procurement based on response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The FDA intends to make an award immediately after the response date of this notice. The award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisitions of Commercial Items.
 

Place of Performance

Address: 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson AR

Zip Code: 72079

Country: UNITED STATES
 

Record

SN01328880-W 20070629/070627220443 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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