Automated Cell Separation System

This contract action is for the acquisition of supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as supplemented by the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Office of Acquisitions (OA) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Stemcell Technologies Inc., 6425 South 216 Street, Building F Kent, WA 98032 for a RoboSep-S.

1. Catalog#: 21000         Description:  RoboSep-S           Qty: 1 each
    

NIEHS Lab requires an automated cell separator based on column-free EasySep™ technology. EasySep™ is an immunomagnetic cell separation technology that enables both positive and negative selection of desired cells from virtually any species, sample source, or size. Using an integrated color touchscreen, RoboSep™-S can be programmed to separate cells from up to four samples simultaneously and can also sequentially isolate different cell types from the same sample. The user simply loads the cell sample and reagents into the carousel and starts the experiment. RoboSep™-S automatically executes the EasySep™ immunomagnetic labeling and magnetic separation steps using disposable pipette tips, eliminating cross-contamination. After completion of the cell separation cycle, the cells of interest are immediately available for any application.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and a size standard of 1000.

NIEHS will solicit and negotiate directly with Stemcell Technologies and no solicitation will be issued.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; however, if an interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities.  The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can perform the requirement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  All interested parties must express their interest and capabilities in writing via email to shields3@niehs.nih.govwithin five (5) days after the date of publication of this notice.  No faxed documents will be accepted.  If no responsive statements are received within five (5) days, an award will be made to Stemcell Technologies Inc.