Acquisition of Microwave Synthesis Vials and Low Volume Recovery Vials

1. Solicitation Number: 75N95025Q00151

1. Title: Acquisition of Microwave Synthesis Vials and Low Volume Recovery Vials

1. Classification Code:  6640

1. NAICS Code:  541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (Except Nanobiotechnology)

Dollars or Number of Employees: 1,000 employees

1. Description: 

The purpose of this requisition is to procure Brand name or equal, MRVs is to facilitate controlled and uniform heating and , HRVs is to preserve the integrity and volume of precious samples, ensuring accurate analysis and reducing the risk of contamination.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation’s leading medical research agency and the primary Federal agency whose mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability, conducting, supporting and making medical discoveries that improve people’s health and save lives.

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), whose mission it is to catalyze the generation of innovative methods and technologies that will enhance the development, testing and implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics across a wide range of human diseases and conditions.

In doing so the collaborative team aims to develop a high-throughput chromatin assay.  The reagent has been used in the optimization phase of the protocol and this purchase will provide material for high-throughput screening.

Purpose and Objectives:

Microwave Reaction Vials (MRVs) are specifically designed to withstand the extreme conditions of microwave-assisted reactions. These vials are made from materials that can endure high temperatures and pressures generated during rapid heating processes. They are commonly used in laboratories for accelerating chemical reactions in applications such as synthesis, digestion, and extraction. The use of microwave heating improves reaction efficiency by providing uniform and precise temperature control.

Objective of Acquiring MRVs: The primary objective of acquiring MRVs is to improve the efficiency and speed of chemical reactions, ensuring uniform heating and faster completion of experiments. By utilizing MRVs, laboratories can reduce energy consumption and processing time while maintaining consistent reaction conditions, ultimately improving the overall productivity and reliability of experimental outcomes.

High Recovery Vials (HRVs)

High Recovery Vials (HRVs) are laboratory vials specifically designed to minimize sample loss during storage and handling. Made from high-quality glass or specialized polymers, these vials prevent contamination and evaporation, which is particularly critical when dealing with small or valuable samples. HRVs are commonly used in analytical laboratories for applications that require precise measurements, such as chromatography, sample analysis, and biological research.

The objective of acquiring HRVs is to ensure minimal sample loss, which is vital for obtaining accurate results in experiments involving trace quantities of compounds. These vials help maintain sample integrity by preventing evaporation and contamination, thereby improving the accuracy of measurements and the reliability of experimental data. By acquiring HRVs, laboratories can improve their overall analytical processes and make the most of valuable or limited samples.

Project requirements:

1. Microwave Reaction vials (MRV) 2-5ml, caps, Stirrer bars and barcoding

• MRV-2-5ml-30x15&7mm-TARE-KIT-B.
• 2-5ml MICROWAVE REACTION KIT. KIT INCLUDES: 2-5ml CLEAR GLASS.
• ROUND BOTTOM MICROWAVE VIALS (QTY: 100), ALUMINUM CAPS WITH SEPTA (QTY:100) & MAGNETIC STIR BARS (QTY: 100). VIALS COME WITH permabond 30x15mm & 7mm CIRCLE MATCHING CERAMIC BARCODE/TEXT LABELS TO CUSTOMER SPECIFICATIONS ON SIDE & BOTTOM OF GLASS LABWARE. VIALS WILL BE TARE WEIGHED (WITHOUT CAPS) TO 4 DECIMAL PLACES.

1. High recovery Vials (HRV)- 30ml, caps, stirrer bars and barcoding

• CLEAR GLASS 28x95mm HIGH RECOVERY VIALS WITH 24-400 GPI THREAD FINISH.VIALS COME WITH PermaBond 30x15mm & 7mm CIRCLE CERAMIC MATCHING BARCODED LABELS APPLIED ON SIDE AND BOTTOM OF VIAL TO CUSTOMER SPECIFICATION. VIALS WILL BE TARE WEIGHED.
• 24-400 BLACK CLOSED TOP PHENOLIC CAP WITH PTFE/14B RUBBER LINER. 200/CASE.

1. S-SETUP-PermaBond

• ONE TIME SET-UP CHARGE FOR PermaBond LABELING PER LABWARE/BARCODE TYPE.

Salient characteristics

The characteristics at the minimum shall meet the following requirements:

Both MRVs and HRVs Should have

a. Caps

b. Stirrer bars

c. Tared wt

d. Barcoded

Quantity Requested

• MRVs 2-5ml- qty-1000
• HRVs 30ml-qty- 500

Anticipated Delivery Date:

Anticipated to be delivered approximately 8 weeks from receipt of PO.

Place of Delivery:

The place of delivery shall be:

9800 Medical Center Dr Bldg B Rockville, MD 20850

Other important considerations: Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the work mentioned above.

Capability statement /information sought. Respondents must provide clear and convincing documentation of their capability of providing the services specified in this notice. Also, information must be provided in sufficient details of the respondents’ (a) staff expertise, including their availability, experience, formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and other management capability; and (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information.

The respondent must also provide their  DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements.

One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2” x 11” paper size, with 1” top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing.

The information submitted must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein.  A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required.

The response is limited to ten (10) page limit.  The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.

The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.  Facsimile responses are NOT accepted.

The response must be submitted to Nick Niefeld, Contract Specialist at e-mail address nick.niefeld@nih.gov.

The response must be received on or before March 27, 2025, at 3 pm Eastern Time.

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