Biocomp Piston Gradient Fractionator

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NICHD-18-177a and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-104. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1000 employees. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to contract on a sole source basis with BioComp Instruments to procure the following BioComp Instruments Gradient Fractionator System, etc.:
PISTON GRADIENT FRACTIONATOR
1. PN: 152
Fractionator Base Unit (100-240v)
With User Manual, Water Level Gauge, Fractionator Advance Cable, Spare
Valve Assembly, Spare Oring And Carbide Ball, 1 M 1/16" Teflon Tubing.
Specify Voltage - Quantity (1) EA
FRACTIONATING TUBE MOUNT
2. PN: 151-114A -
SW41 Tube Mount and Accessories
Tube holder for 9/16" (14mm) X 3 1/2" (Sw41) with a box of 50 PolyclearTM
open top Sw41 ultracentrifuge tubes, retainer cap, cursor, 2 piston tips and
seals - Quantity (1) EA
3. PN: 151-125 - SW28 Tube Mount and Accessories System
Tube holder for 1" (25mm) X 3 1/2" centrifuge tubes (Sw28/Sw32) with a box
of 50 1" X 3 1/2" PolyclearTM open top Sw28 ultracentrifuge tubes, retainer
cap, cursor, 2 piston tips and seals - Quantity (1) EA
SETON CENTRIFUGE TUBES (REQUIRED FOR USE WITH THE FRACTIONATOR)

4. PN: 151-514A - SW41 - Box Of 50 9/16" X 3 1/2" PolyclearTM Open Top Ultracentrifuge Tubes, Required for Use in The Fractionator - Quantity (1) EA
5. PN: 151-525 SW28/SW32 - Box Of 50 1" X 3 1/2" PolyclearTM Open Top Ultracentrifuge Tubes, Required for Use in The Fractionator - Quantity (1) EA

GILSON FRACTION COLLECTION SYSTEM
6. PN: 151-203 - Gilson Fraction FC-203B Collector mfg# 171011 100-240v
Compatible W/O 3-Way Diverter Valve. Finger and Solid Block Tube Holders
Included - Quantity (1) EA
7. PN: 151-203-1.5E - Gilson Fraction FC-203B Rack, Code 29 60 X 1.5 Ml Eppendorf Tubes; Gilson P/N 2704342 - Quantity (1) EA

TRIAX FLOW CELL
8. PN: FC-2-UV & VIS-260 - Triax TM flow cell (patent pending) for dual UV or UV/Fluorescence scans (FC Software included) Triax core flow cell with dual UV input (260 and 280 nm LEDs) and output modules and a dual UV/VIS input module with a 260nm LED installed.
One supplemental Fluor kit (FC-2-FK-XXX) included. - Quantity (1) EA

9. PN: FC-PC-R - Laptop, HP or Lenovo
14" factory refurbished laptop w/ WindowsTM 7 and Flow cell software preinstalled.
1 yr. warranty - Quantity (1) EA
In our studies, the lab routinely separate samples on sucrose gradients. Following centrifugation, the samples are unloaded using an old (>25 years old) ISCO fractionator connected to an analog chart recorder. Despite its age, the system works; however, it has several drawbacks. Most prominently, the use of an analog chart recorder limits the utility of the instrument. We cannot easily quantify the size of peaks, compare results from different experiments, or prepare high quality images for publications. Moreover, our current fractionator is obsolete and spare parts are no longer available. Therefore, when the current system breaks, we must search extensively for replacement parts. The BioComp system corrects these deficiencies.

Use of the BioComp system's digital recorder enables quantification and easy comparison of results from multiple experiments. Because of this advantage, some members of our lab have been carrying fragile gradients across campus to fractionate on another lab's BioComp system. Having a system in our own lab will greatly improve our access to the item and eliminate potential sources of error associated with walking across campus with the samples. Of added benefit, the BioComp system enables fractionation of fluorescently labeled samples - a procedure that we cannot currently perform.
The Biocomp Gradient Fractionator is the only known (to the best of our knowledge) gradient fractionator system that utilizes a digital recorder - enabling quantification, easy comparison of results from multiple experiments, and preparation of high-quality images for publications. The Biocomp system also enables fractionation of fluorescently labeled samples - a procedure that we cannot currently perform and is not accessible on any other fractionator platform. The Biocomp Gradient Fractionator is specifically requested/required as this system is compatible with an existing gradient maker in our lab.

Currently, the BioComp Gradient Fractionator is only manufactured, distributed, and serviced by BioComp Instruments, Ltd

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302.
The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the services/products specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the following email address robinsti@mail.nih.gov. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery/turnaround timeframe, warranties and other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due ten calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by September 17, 2018 by 9:00am EST. via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NICHD-18-177a. Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# NICHD-18-177a in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.
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