2-POSTING BOM - RFQ.docx

RFQ-NIAID-23-2176744

Brand Name or Equal to: EMS GloQube Glow Discharge System, Stand-Alone Dual Chamber Glow Discharge System with Vacuum pump, Oil Mist Filter and Grid Prep Holders, (Manufactured by Quorum Technologies) M-CEM-EMS-Glo-2 - EMS GloQube Glow Discharge System for TEM Grids

Specifications include: This statement of work is for the procurement of a - STAND-ALONE DUAL CHAMBER GLOW DISCHARGE SYSTEM WITH VACUUM PUMP AND GRID PREP HOLDERS A single chamber alone is not sufficient. The two chambers are needed for maximum flexibility to choose which sample preparation technique they want to use: glow discharge in-air or in-chemical vapor, without downtime for cleaning or the risk of contamination and loss of samples. Two chambers provide no cross-contamination between the chambers.

Our specific requirements are listed below:

ALL MUST BE ADDRESSED TO BE CONSIDERED EQUAL

- Dual independent chambers - the two chambers are needed for maximum flexibility to choose which sample preparation technique they want to use: glow discharge in-air or in-chemical vapor, without downtime for cleaning or the risk of contamination and loss of samples. Two chambers provide no cross-contamination between the chambers.

- Hydrophilic/hydrophobic and negative/positive modes of operation

- Intuitive touch screen

- Safe vapor delivery using septum-sealed vials - The self-contained septum-sealed chemical vials and the delivery system ensures minimal user contact and a high level of operator safety.

- Automatic valving between chambers to prevent cross-contamination - Controlled venting to prevent sample disturbance

- Fully Automatic to shorten processing times - With automatic vapor control, the system ensures accurate concentrations of chemical vapor in the plasma

- Controlled venting to prevent sample disturbance Shipping FOB Destination to, NIH/NIAID. Advanced Research Technology Facility, ARTF, 8560 Progress Drive, Frederick, MD 21701 Quote must contain:

FOB Destination: Frederick, MD 21701 Warranty Information must be included on quote Country of Origin must be included, (place where unit is manufactured).

Equal products must include a brochure that clearly demonstrate in detail being an equal product as described below.

Quotes will be evaluated per FAR Part 25 Must fill out, sign, and return with quote, the 52.204-26 attached document

Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.