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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 21, 2011 FBO #3526
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Laboratory Equipment

Notice Date

7/19/2011
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7902
 

ZIP Code

20892-7902
 

Solicitation Number

NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2011-265-DDC
 

Archive Date

8/12/2011
 

Point of Contact

Deborah - Coulter, Phone: (301) 435-0368
 

E-Mail Address

dc143b@nih.gov
(dc143b@nih.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The COAC Services Branch, Office of Acquisitions, DERA, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH, for the Center for Human Immunology intends to procure laboratory equipment: This requirement is under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334516 Analytical laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Size Standard is 500 employees. The Small Business Set-Asides does not apply for this requirement. The Center for Human Immunology, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is involved in the study of characterizing normal and pathogenic human immunome. As part of these studies, the Government collects and process large volume and quantity of donor and patient blood samples for cellular and molecular assays. Therefore, there is a need to purchase various equipment listed and described below in order to further NIH research in clinical sample collection, cell biology, and molecular biology. The products below must be brand name or equivalent to existing Thermo Scientific equipment. Equipment was purchase by the Government from Fisher's GSA Contract #GS25F7087G. In order to be consistent it is in the Government's best interest to purchase the brand name or equal for compatibility. Major tasks required of the Contractor include the following : 1. Tissue Culture Microscope, quantity 1 each • Advanced ergonomic design and features • Easy-to-use mouse-controlled imaging software • 3MP color digital camera • 12.1-inch LCD display (1024 x 768 pixels) 2. Mini Centrifuge with 2 rotors, 115-240v,quantity 2 each 3. Universal air/gas piping for Biological Safety Cabinets, quantity 5 each 4. Biological Safety Cabinets, quantity 5 each • The biosafety cabinet must be independently tested and certified to NSF/ANSI 49. • The cabinet must use SmartFlow TM technology, automatically adjusting the airflow speed without the use of a damper to ensure continuous safe working conditions, even without maintenance adjustments. • Unit shall have all metal plenums designed for easy removal at filter change. (Non-metal, fabric type plenums are not acceptable.) • In order to preserve safety to the user and the environment, the exhaust blower on the cabinet must continue operating when the supply blower stops working. If the exhaust blower should fail, the supply filter will also be turned off. • In order to alert the user to a restriction in airflow or compromised safety, the cabinet must use Digital Airflow Verification pressure sensors (rather than anemometers) to detect pressure drop across the supply and exhaust filters. Pressure sensors must be encased in order to protect the sensor from temperature, humidity and other environmental phenomena that can impact the sensor's performance. • The microprocessor must display the inflow and downflow air velocities in real-time on an LED display to ensure the user knows whether or not the cabinet is working under safe operating conditions. • The front window can be either an 8 or 10" sash opening and be made of laminated safety glass to ensure containment of potentially hazardous samples in the case of accidental glass breakage. • All interior and exterior parts must be smooth to ensure no risk of cuts to users or maintenance personnel. • The front of the cabinet must be angled 10º to help minimize glare on the window to the user, and to ensure that the user's posture is comfortable during a working session. Inadequate user ergonomics in a safety cabinet may lead to excessive fatigue, unsafe working habits and harmful consequences to user safety or product contamination. • The cabinet noise level must be less than 62 dB(A) for a 3 foot or 4 foot cabinet and less than 64 dB(A) for a 5 foot or 6 foot cabinet as measured in a sound proof room 12 inches in front of the cabinet and 15 inches above the work surface. Lower noise levels promote more comfortable and safer working habits of the user. • The microprocessor controller must be located on a slanted front panel so it is easy to see and reach from a seated working position in front of the cabinet. • The front window must use SmartClean TM to ensure it is accessible for cleaning without requiring the user to remove or support the window. • The sides shall be double walled construction under negative pressure allowing side access through the SmartPort for tubing and cables without compromising NSF-tested containment. • The biological safety cabinet must be capable of achieving current state-of-the-art in energy efficiency. A biological safety cabinet with 8 inch work aperture, with lights on and fan at operating speed should consume <150W for a nominal 3 foot cabinet;<180W for a nominal four foot cabinet; <280W for a nominal 5 foot cabinet; or <360W for a nominal six foot width cabinet. • The cabinet must have a Night-set-back mode, ensuring cabinet cleanliness and reduced energy consumption when the window is closed and the cabinet is non-operational. • In order to provide maximum effectiveness, efficiency and safety to laboratory personnel, an optional UV light must be programmable to allow for specific exposure times from 0 to 24 hours without continuous reprogramming. The automatic shut off feature on the UV light saves money on replacement of the bulbs. 5. Vacuum valve for universal piping for Biological Safety Cabinets, quantity 5 each 6. 23" Ergonomic Saddle Stool, quantity 5 each 7. Precision general-purpose water bath, quantity 2 each 8. 20 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator, quantity 1 each • Temperature range: 2° to 7°C • Manual defrost • Hydraulic thermostat on exterior eliminates interaction with stored materials • Aluminum evaporator coil • Magnetic vinyl gaskets for positive door seal • CFC-free insulation and coolant • Designed for safe cold storage of volatile materials • Meets OSHA and National Fire Protection Association safety requirements to keep your lab safe from potentially destructive explosions • Inside capacity of 20 cu. ft. (566L) 9. Flake ice maker, floor model, 33" x 24.25" x 24", quantity 1 each 10. Eppendorf Research Plus Pipettes, set of 6: 0.1-2.5, 0.5-10, 2-20, 10-100, 20-200 and 100-1000µL,quantity 6 each 11. Cryo Storage Tank, quantity 1 each • 24" Tank • Display liquid level and digital temperature simultaneously. • Tanks include a temperature sleeve to assure the warmest temperature (under the lid) is at least -130C or colder in a vapor phase of 3" to 5" of liquid. • Microprocessor control provides 16 audible/visual alarm functions and easy programming to change/set liquid levels, alarm level trip points, plus a manual fill button for manually filling or defogging. • Remote alarm contacts for independent monitoring of low-level condition. • RS232 output for independent monitoring • Low tank profile and patented counterbalanced lid with 100% clearance. • Heavy-duty casters to provide mobility within the lab. 12. Square rack for cryo storage system, quantity 17 each 13. Phase platform risers for cryo storage system, quantity 1 each 14. Integrated SpeedVac System, quantity 1 each • A CFC-free refrigeration system • Fully automatic bleeder valve • Built-in radiant energy cover for faster solvent evaporation • Fully adjustable vacuum setting including Vacuum Level Control • Oil-free TEFLON® coated vacuum pump and chamber • TEFLON® coated bowl • Easy connect 4-liter wide-mouth solvent recovery flask • Vacuum ramping to prevent "sample bumping" • Integrated all-in-one cabinet configuration requiring no tubing connections • Easy-to-use digital display and control panel allows user to set run time, temperature, vacuum and heat time • Comprehensive selection of fixed angle rotors plus (2) two plate swing-out microtiter plate rotor 15. Savant Microplate Conc Rotor, quantity 1 each 16. RH200-12 Rotor for Speed Vac, quantity 1 each 17. Polyfoam insulated storage chest with 155 lb (70.4kg) capacity, quantity 1 each 18. Dual-action orbital reciprocating shaker, 120V 50/60Hz, quantity 2 each 19. 11" x 13" universal platform without clamps for shaker, quantity 2 each 20. ThermoMixer, quantity 3 each • 10 different exchangeable thermoblocks • Automatic identification and display of maximum revolutions • Processes up to 24 microtubes at once • Digital display shows both both set and actual parameters • Simple controls • Adjustable temperature from 13°C below ambient to 99°C • Variable mixing speed from 300 to 1400rpm (up to 1500rpm with 0.5mL tubes) • Programmable for intermittent mixing with timed rest phases-ideal for enzyme reactions and DNA hybridizations • Short-mix function supports quick vortex applications • Store parameters for common applications • RS-232-C printer interface 21. Exchangeable block for thermo mixer, 24 x 1.5 ml micro test tubes, quantity 3 each 22. 20 qt. Digital ultrasonic cleaner, quantity 1 each 23. Motorized pipette filler/dispenser, blue, quantity 2 each 24. Motorized pipette filler/dispenser, pink, quantity 2 each 25. Motorized pipette filler/dispenser, mauve, quantity 2 each 26. Motorized pipette filler/dispenser, green, quantity1 each 27. PCR Workstation, quantity 1 each • UVTect TM microprocessor controller • Class 100 (ISO 5) vertical laminar flow air • Polycarbonate and polypropylene design to reflect UV energy • Full access folding sash • Unibody plastic design - no joints or gaps in construction • Digital UV light timer 0-59 minutes • Lab event timer • 32" width; nominal depth 24", 30" height • 110V AC or 220V AC versions • UVTect TM Features • Variable speed blower control • 254 nm ultraviolet light with user set digital timer • Constant HEPA filter monitoring • Constantly monitors and alerts effectiveness of the shortwave UV bulb life • Lab event timer 28. 12L/hr RO for Barnstead Diamond NanoPure system, quantity 1 each 29. 30L RO Storage Reservoir for Barnstead Diamond NanoPure system, quantity 1 each 30. Inside delivery The Government=s estimated expected delivery date is 30 days or sooner after receipt of the purchase order. The reference number NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2011-265-DDC. Proposals are due July 28, 2011 by 7:30 a.m. eastern time for total of ten calendar days. The award will be made based upon the technical specifications of the required products and delivery period in this synopsis, and to the lowest price, technically acceptable quote meeting the Government=s requirements. The offerors must submit written descriptive literature of the product in their proposal, an itemized price list and warranties of the product quoted. The Government intends to evaluate offerors and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the offerors best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later it is determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers, waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The offeror=s proposal=s must include itemized price lists of charges, complete description of product and services, cost for shipping if applicable, complete address for invoice payment and purchase order delivery, prompt payment discount terms, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and certification of business size of the company, and ORCA be current. The offeror must also register in the Government=s Contractor Registry System. Note: www.ccr.gov. The proposal must reference ASolicitation number@ NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2011-265-DDC. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which if timely received shall be considered by the agency. Proposals must be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisition Center, COAC Services Branch, 6701 Rockledge Blvd., Room Suite 6100, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Deborah Coulter. Response may be submitted electronically to coulterd@nhlbi.nih.gov, fax are not accepted. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: NIH, Bethessa, Maryland, 20892, United States

Zip Code: 20892
 

Record

SN02503540-W 20110721/110720001807-605cab4a7e6065b471e909f0589b0e3a (fbodaily.com)
 

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