SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Upgrade-Union Biometrica Advanced Acquisition Package for COPAS Biosort
- Notice Date
- 6/10/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- 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, 530 Davis Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27713, United States
- ZIP Code
- 27713
- Solicitation Number
- VS1614869
- Archive Date
- 6/10/2011
- Point of Contact
- Valarie K Sims, Phone: 919-541-0460
- E-Mail Address
-
sims3@niehs.nih.gov
(sims3@niehs.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Union Biometrica, Inc, Holliston, MA 01746, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is one (1) each of the following:1) #380-5000-200-Advanced Acquisition Package ; 2) #350-7301-000-Temperature Controlled Diode Laser Option; 3)# 990-9850-000-Field Upgrade: Ar-lon+670 (or 635) to Ar-lon+670 Temp Controlled Laser. These items are to upgrade and must be fully compatible with existing Copas Biosort Large Object Flow analysis systems. Union Biometrica is the exclusive manufacturer and sole distributor for this system and all attachments to this equipment. This upgraded system will allow for spatial resolution required for transgenic C. elgans gene expression studies. The system has the ability to detect and graphically display variations in optical intensity and fluorescence along the length of each animal. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Purchasing Agent at the address stated above. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 10 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 10 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, the order will be issued to Union Biometrica Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 334516/500. This procurement 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 Valarie K. Sims via email sims3@niehs.nih.gov.*****
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