Attachment 1 Purchase Description.pdf

Purchase Description

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Specialized Cryo Sample Transfer Holder and Accessory Units

1. Statement of Need and Purpose: Purchase of a specialized cryo sample transfer holder and its accessory units for analyzing and screening cryo samples in the JEOL 1400 electron microscope NIH#02109474.

2. Background Information and Objective:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Division of Intramural Research Laboratory of Neurobiology explicates the structure of the specialized protein machines in the neurons that are involved in signal transduction.

The lab utilizes electron microscopy and cryo electron microscopy techniques including sample preparation to image structures. Cryo-EM microscopy requires specialized handling of the samples to prevent the samples from thawing and icing up in transferring into the microscope to be imaged. This also requires that the cryo equipment be compatible and specifically built for the microscope being used.

3. Generic Name of the Product: Specialized Cryo Sample Transfer Holder and

Accessory Units

4. Purchase Description:

Vendor shall provide a system brand name or equal to the Gatan 698.ULP Elsa Cryo-Transfer Holder (Ultra-Low Profile, Workstation, Temperature Controller)

5. Salient Characteristics:

The Cryo Tansfer Holder shall provide the following specifications:

• Cryo-Transfer Holder (Ultra-Low Profile, Workstation, Temperature Controller)

• Turbo Pumping Station Benchtop pumping station that includes work column, CC gauge tube, one TEM holder module, and one shut-off valve.

• Specimen Holders Suite (64-bit)

• Enables control of specimen holders (64-bit, 1 license). Includes one copy for online use, and one for offline use.

6. Compatibility Requirements

Equipment shall be compatible with existing electron microscope JEOL 1400

NIH#02109474

7. Quantity: One of each

8. Delivery, Installation and Training Requirements: The Contractor shall deliver and install the equipment within 60 days after receipt of order. Delivery must be Freight on Board (FOB) Destination and include inside delivery. On-site training must take place within two (2) weeks of equipment installation. The equipment shall be delivered and installed in coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall provide an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified service technician to perform setup, installation, and an on-site training session for staff members. The contractor shall also provide one day of follow up training with Applications Specialist.

9. Warranty: Contractor shall warrant that the Equipment will be free from material defects for a period of at least twelve (12) months from the date of acceptance. All service performed on this equipment shall be provided by certified and factory trained technicians. Technicians shall have the ability to diagnose the systems on site via remote access. Contractor shall provide any required replacement components due to malfunctions on-site. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it is capable of providing this level and speed of service. Warranty shall not include routine or periodic maintenance services.