Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Country:

United States

Notice/Contract Number:

fbo:nhlbi(ar)hl2008203jnb

Publication Date:

Aug 13, 2008

Deadline:

Jul 28, 2008

Funding Agency:

Department of Health and Human Services

Buyer:

National Institutes of Health

Original Language:

English

Address:

United States

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Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation No.: NHLBI-PB-AR-2008-203/JNB Posted Date: July 17, 2008 Response Date: July 28, 2008 Classification Code: 66 - Instruments and Laboratory equipment NAICS Code: 334516 Description: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Office of Acquisition (OA), for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) http://www.nibib.nih.gov , intend to award a single, fixed priced purchase order on a noncompetitive (sole source) basis to Miltenyi Biotec Inc., 12740 Earhart Ave, Auburn CA, 95602-9027, for the purchase of AutoMACS Pro Starting Kit, PN: 130-092-545. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, http://www.acqnet.gov/Far, simplified acquisition procedures and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-23. The total contracted dollar amount, including options will not exceed $5 million. This action is under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253�), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1 and HHSAR 306-302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplier or service will satisfy requirements. The reference number for this announcement is NHLBI-PB-HG-2008-203/JNB. The acquisition is being conducted as noncompetitive, with no set aside restrictions . The North American Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 334516 and the associated small business size standard is 500 employees. Market research conducted by the Government has determined that Miltenyi Biotech Inc., is the only source capable of providing the bench-top autoMACS Pro instrument, enabling high-speed automated cell sorting, which is suitable for continued research and experimentation. Specifications: (1) Part Number: 130-092-545; AutoMACS Pro Starting Kit;, 1 auto MACS Pro Separator, 1 MACS, MiniSampler with lid, 3 Chill Tube Racks (5ml/15/ml/50ml), 1 AutoMACS Pro Buffer Combi pack, 1 box autoMACS Columns (5x2), 2 Column Substitutes, Tube wrench, Screw driver set, Sensor cable. (2) Part Number: 130-091-937; MultiMACS - 96 Separation Unit, MultiMACS - 96 Separation Unit with touch screen display, 1 MultiMACS, Column Holder - 1 Standard and 1 Deep Well Block, 1 Tip-touch Plate, and 1 Power Cord. This notice does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP) and submission of any information provided in response to this announcement is purely voluntary, and the Government assumes no financial responsibility for nor costs incurred. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however all responses received within (10) days after publication will be considered by the Government. 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 normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive procurement. For any questions regarding the announcement, please contact Jeffery Battle, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-435-0343, via email at battlej2@nhlbi.nih.gov referencing Number NHLBI-PB-AR-2008-203/JNB. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures. It is noted that FAR Part 6, Competition requirements are not applicable to this acquisition.
Set-aside code: N/A
Place of performance:
National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD
20892-7902
US
Contact: Jeffery Battle, Contracting Officer, Phone 301-435-0343, Fax 301-480-3345, Email battlej2@nhlbi.nih.gov - Kathleen Marsden, Contracting Officer, Phone 301.435.0364, Fax 301.480.3345, Email marsdenk@nhlbi.nih.gov

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