SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- BioScan NanoSPECT/CT Imaging Scanner Customer Service Agreement
- Notice Date
- 4/1/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- NCI-110052-LG
- Archive Date
- 4/19/2011
- Point of Contact
- Laura Glockner, Phone: 3014968607
- E-Mail Address
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laura.glockner@nih.gov
(laura.glockner@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Molecular Imaging Program (MIP) plans to procure on a sole source basis services from BioScan, Inc., 4590 MacArthur Blvd, NW, Washington, DC 20007 for maintenance and service agreement for BioScan NanoSPECT/CT imaging scanner. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13.106 (b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code is 811219 the business size standard is $19.0 million. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract. Period of Performance: Performance shall be for twelve (12) months from date of award. The Molecular Imaging Program (MIP) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) conducts research in designing, developing and testing new novel targeted imaging agents for the detection and characterization of cancer. These imaging agents include tissue-specific MRI, PET, radionuclide, and optical probes. NCI is focused on the clinical translation of targeted imaging agents for cancer imaging. The MIP houses a government owned BioScan NanoSPECT/CT Imaging Scanner (Serial number NS-706022-4RCT) on which radioactive research animals are imaged. NCI proposes to purchase a service agreement for the BioScan NanoSPECT/CT Imaging Scanner. This instrument is essential and important to research in the Molecular Imaging Program. The contractor shall provide: 1) Two (2) preventive maintenance inspections per year; 2) unlimited emergency repair within twenty four (24) hours of first call; 3) furnish all required replacement parts with the exception of consumable parts at no additional cost to the Government; 4) software service and updates in accordance with the manufacturer's latest established service procedures. Contractor personnel shall be technically qualified factory-trained personnel in order to perform service to this instrument. The contractor shall also provide maintenance of optional equipment including the reconstruction workstation and Minerve anesthesia system. The NanoSPECT/CT Imager is used to image radioactive research animals at the NCI. This instrument uses special multi-pinhole technology which allows one to image at higher magnifications than other similar single photon imaging systems. This instrument requires professional maintenance, including scheduled service visits and periodic part replacement, as well as emergency service. A service contract for the BioScan NanoSPECT/CT Scanner is required so that the MIP may continue to perform research animal scanning if the instrument is in need of repair. BioScan, Inc. is the only known vendor that can perform repairs to this instrument because they are the sole provider of this instrument. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the NCI Office of Acquisition on or before 11:00 AM EST on April 18, 2011 11:00 a.m. EST. No electronic capability statements will be accepted (i.e. email or fax) an original and one copy must be sent to the NCI Office of Acquisition to the address stated above. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (301) 402-4513 or emailed to Laura Glockner, Contract Specialist at laura.glockner@nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), http://orca.bpn.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number NCI-110052-LG on all correspondence.
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