NOI Sole Source - Polarize.docx

GENERAL INFORMATION/CLASSIFICATION

ISSUED BY: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA)

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Urologic Oncology Branch (UOB) and a series of other laboratories at the Center for Cancer Research (CCR), plans to procure, on a sole source basis from:

Polarize APS Asmussens Alle 1 1808 Frederiksberg C Denmark

The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 – Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1) and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811210 and the business size standard is $34.0 million.

The SpinAligner hyperpolarizer is a highly specialized piece of equipment which is used by NCI/CCR/RBB for metabolic MRI studies. The SpinAligner is based on dissolution dynamic nuclear polarization technology. The instrument is equipped with a superconducting dry magnet, cooled by a pulse-tube coldhead and compressor, and has a closed-cycle, continuous helium circulation system. Dynamic nuclear polarization is achieved by irradiation with microwaves. All of these components and technologies require in-depth knowledge for their proper maintenance.

The proprietary control system of the SpinAligner includes pulse sequence library, hyperpolarize sequence/procedure, and coils. Additionally, the latest drivers and software updates are solely available through the original manufacturer, Polarize ApS, who designed and developed this instrument.

The SpinAligner system is heavily used by RBB investigators; appropriate maintenance service of this hyperpolarizer is critical for a series of preclinical and clinical research projects conducted at the NCI and the NIH. The NCI concludes that consistent analysis results from this instrument can only be guaranteed by acquiring maintenance services through the original equipment manufacturer, Polarize ApS.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party, especially a small business, believes it can meet the Government’s needs, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist David Romley, at David.Romley@nih.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on Friday, May 24, 2024 (5/24/24). 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 for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number 75N91024Q00092 on all correspondence.

***Please reference attached Statement of Work for more details pertaining to the nature of the work to be performed.*** Notice of Intent to Sole Source