SON_BNoE_BMG Labtech VANTAstar-F Plate Reader.pdf
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This document is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order for a BMG Labtech VANTAstar-F Plate Reader. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) requires a plate reader that can perform quantitative measurements of absorptance, fluorescence, and luminescence signals. The key product features include tunable UV/vis absorbance with a spectrometer, fluorescence measurement specifications, and luminescence measurement specifications. The brand name product identified is the VANTAstar-F, with associated components and services. Delivery is required within 45 calendar days, with installation and training to be provided. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Responses to this SSN are due by 10:00 A.M. EST on July 29, 2024. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.
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TITLE
BMG Labtech VANTAStar-F Plate Reader – Brand Name or Equal
BACKGROUND
The Center for Cancer Research (CCR), National Cancer Institute (NCI) shall use the BMG Labtech The VANTAstar-F plate reader to perform quantitative measurements of absorptance, fluorescence, and luminescence signals based on ELISAs, fluorescence-labeled/luciferase-labeled cells.
TYPE OF ORDER
This is a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
1.0 SPECIAL ORDER REQUIREMENTS
1.1 PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
The following minimum product features/characteristics are required:
1. Absorbance measurement specifications: Tunable UV/vis absorbance with spectrometer.
Instant spectra collection from 220- to 1000nm;
2. Fluorescence measurement specifications: < 0.5 pM (< 10 amol/well) FITC, 384sv, 20 μL, With EDR auto-ranging, counts per well up to 713,000,000rfu, Spectral range from 240- to 740nm;
3. Luminescence measurement specifications: < 0.8 pM (< 15 amol/well) ATP, 384sv, 20 μL), Dynamic range: 200,000,000 rlu per second with auto-ranging EDR, Top and bottom reading.
4. Due to space limitations, the equipment must fit within the available footprint in bench space:
75cm x 50cm x 50cm.
2.0 BRAND NAME PRODUCTS.
2.1 The following Brand Name products have been identified to fulfill these requirements:
Item Product Description Product No. Qty Amount
VANTAstar-F, filter-based fluorescence
VANTAstar, filter based, for FI + FRET, 240-740 nm.
0421-102 1
2 Bottom Reading 1100-421-
Absorbance Spectrometer
UV/Vis Absorbance Spectrometer (220 - 1000 nm)
1100-421-
Luminescence
Luminescence for up to 384-well format (96 / 384 aperture included)
1100-421-
5 Manufacturer's Warranty 1300-500 1 6 Control and Evaluation Software 1300-501 1 7 Installation and Training 1300-502 1 8 Shipping
Total:
DELIVERY / INSTALLATION
Delivery shall be within forty-five (45) calendar days of the purchase order award. All shipping/handling (including FOB) and delivery/installation fees shall be included in the quote. Upon delivery, the Contractor shall notify the respective NCI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to schedule installation dates and times. Installation shall occur within one (1) business day of delivery and shall be performed
75N91024-CSS-6822918 Page 2 of 2 by, or under the direct supervision of, an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified technician.
Equipment shall be delivered to and installed at the following address:
Bldg. 10, Room 4A26 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892
The NCI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) will be listed in the purchase order.
TRAINING
The Contractor shall provide training for up to four (4) NCI personnel at the location of delivery. Training shall take place within seven (7) days of equipment installation and shall be facilitated by a factory-trained product specialist. All training expenses, including materials and/or travel expenses, shall be included in the quoted price.
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all work in relation to this requirement and will serve as the Governments primary point of contact throughout the duration of the requirement. All efforts must be coordinated with this individual.
Note: The TPOC has limited authority as defined within this Statement of Work. They do not have the authority to commit or obligate Government funds or make changes to the terms and conditions of the purchase order. As such, any changes to the purchase order must be performed by a warranted Government Contracting Officer with appropriate delegated authority to do so.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
Pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4, all work described in the SOW to be delivered under this purchase order is subject to final inspection and acceptance by an authorized representative of the Government. The authorized representative of the Government is the NCI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) who is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all services, materials, or supplies to be provided by the Contractor.
PAYMENT
Payment shall be made in full after the successful delivery, installation, training, and acceptance of equipment by the NCI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).
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