This is combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 2601082 and solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. Delivery and acceptance will be at Bethesda, Maryland. This is a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has a requirement for a 32-channel OmniPlex Data Acquisition System. The system has the following requirements: 1) 32-channel OmniPlex data acquisition system; includes processor, control software, 16-bit, 40kHz A/D, 32 digital inputs, BNC interface, 32 channel OmniPlex Amp, and Offline sorter (2 USB keys), 2) 32 channel VLSI headstage, 3) Headstage cable for 32-channel VLSI headstage, ultra-fine wire (36 gauge), 36" length, 4) Headstage tester unit for 32-channel VLSI headstage, 5) Digital input cable for OmniPlex system; bare wire (no connector) at distal end, 6) NeuroExplorer data analysis software; version 4 with manual; three seat license (3 USB keys), 6) Data cable for 16 preamp channels, 15 foot length, 7) 32-channel commutator with Hall effect sensor, stepper motor and harwin connectors (for passing 32 signal channels plus headstage reference, ground, and power channels), 8) Dell 4-core, W7-64, 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB & 1 TB hard drives, n Vidia dual video, DVD/CD, Office 2010, Acrobat, 9) 24" wide-aspect flat panel LCD monitor and 10) On-site installation and training. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, is applies to this acquisition. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items is applicable. Specific evaluation criteria: (1) Ability to meet technical specification, and (2) Ability to deliver on time and specifications. Offers will also be evaluated on best value in relation to price. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotation are due August 6, 2012 3:00PM EST and will be submitted hard copy or electronically to Jasmine Snoddy, Contract Specialist, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2080 or email at
[email protected].
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