pre-solicitation_notice_of_intent_4880824.doc

General Information

Short Title: Eckert & Ziegler B-AR-2000-1 radio-TLC Imaging Scanner Document Type:

Presolicitation Notice, Notice of Intent to Sole Source Solicitation Number:

N02CO82545-78

Posted Date: 3/20/2018 Response Date: 3/30/2018 9:00 AM ET Classification Code: 6640

NAICS Code: 334516

Contracting Office Address

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E136, Rockville, MD 20850, UNITED STATES

Description

National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Molecular Imaging Program (MIP), plans to procure on a sole source basis, an Eckert & Ziegler B-AR-2000-1 radio-TLC Imaging Scanner, from Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma, Inc., 63 South Street, Suite #110, Hopkinton, MA 017848.

This acquisition will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i). The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1000.

1.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide an B-AR-2000-1 radio-TLC Imaging Scanner

1.1 PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

The following product features/characteristics are required for this requirement. The system shall:

· include a high-performance detector

· have removable 10mm high resolution and 10mm high sensitivity collimators

· have resolution capability of 0.5-1mm for 3 H, 1-2mm for C-14, and 3mm for P-32

· have built-in automatic sample charger with autotab advance for automatic scanning of one 20 x 20 cm plate

· be capable of scanning 20 sample lanes

· be capable of scanning high energy positron emitters and low energy beta without exchanging detectors

· have calibration plate

· have P-10 gas regulator

· have small footprint due to lab space – 16 x 9 x 19 in

· include software and installation and training

· have a minimum of one-year warranty on the system

1.2 DELIVERY / INSTALLATION

Delivery Address: Bethesda, MD 20892

Items shall be delivered within 90 days of purchase order award.

1.3 TRAINING

Training shall will be given onsite after the instrument has been installed. The training shall take place within 60 days of the installation at a time agreed by the Contractor and the Technical Point of Contact.

It has been determined there are no opportunities to acquire green products or services for this procurement.

Unique qualifications

Eckert & Ziegler is currently the sole manufacturer of the commercially available B-AR-2000-1 TLC Imaging Scanner. The imaging scanner was initially being provided by BioScan, but the vendor is no longer in business.

As part of the MIP’s pre-clinical research, the MIP has a new staff scientist and his radiochemistry lab. The MIP is requesting to purchase a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) Imaging Scanner to be used to analyze radiolabeled compounds. The acquisition of the scanner will increase productivity because the lab currently does not have an imaging scanner for TLC. The current method is to cut the chromatography strip into 0.5-1cm widths and count each individual section on the gamma counter. Then reconstruct the chromatogram using the results and calculating purity and yield manually. The requested scanner will have the ability to scan the entire strip at one time (in less than a minute) and instantly generate the chromatogram and calculate yield and purity automatically.

The MIP collaborates with the Imaging Probe Development Center (IPDC) on multiple projects. For continuity of research and results, IPDC uses the same requested system. The requested system will allow a seamless integration of systems and data with IPDC. Installing a new system will delay and disrupt planned work and produce data results that are inconsistent.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party, especially small business believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a proposal or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses must be received in the contracting office by 9 AM ET, on March 30, 2018. All responses and questions must be via email to Francisco Mendoza, Contracting Specialist at francisco.mendoza@nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV and have Representations and Certifications filled out. Reference: N02CO82545-78 on all correspondence.