Intent to Sole Source - Beckman Coulter MoFlo Astrios and CytoFLEX Flow Cytometer

The VA Office of Research and Development, Charleston VA Medical Center Research Department intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Beckman Coulter pursuant to FAR 6.302-1; for the purchase of a MoFlo Astrios EQ cell corter and CytoFLEX Flow Cytometer. These systems will allow for extensive color combinations and maximum analytical capability in cellular identification, phenotyping, and sorting. The MoFlo Astrios EQ cell sorter utilizes intuitive software enhancements designed around core laboratory workflows to allow for auto start-up, auto QC, a two-step alignment process, and IntelliSort II drop delay monitoring system. The CytoFLEX flow cytometer configuration allows for analysis of up to 12 parameters on a single sample with adjustable flow rates, providing 7 decades of resolution for analysis of samples that are technically challenging. All items must be provided by the same vendor for compatibility purposes. The following items will be purchased for this request:



1. MoFlo Astrios EQ; Part# B25982

2. Laser Engine 405,488,640 Astrios EQ; Part# B38124

3. 355nm, 100mW JDSU; Part# B28126

4. Detection Pod Assembly, 405nm; Part# A85794

5. Detection Pod Assembly, 488nm; Part# A85795

6. Detection Pod Assembly, 640nm; Part# A86076

7. Detection Pod Assembly, 355nm; Part# A85793

8. Blank Pod Filler; Part# B01629

9. ADC Board; Part# A90665

10. Blank ADC Filler; Part# 10-20684

11. PMT Upgrade For New Astrios; Part# A80834

12. Air Compressor; Part# 400-4219

13. Waterbath; Part# 300-0042

14. Biosafety Cabinet II; Part# B10302

15. Biosafety Cabinet Accessory Kit; Part# B17430

16. CytoFLEX 3 Laser/10 Color Flow Cytometer; Part# B53006







This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however; any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than December 23, 2015, (4:00PM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent to Travis Gibbons at travis.gibbons@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.