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 NIH-NICHD-12-074-1 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 2005-60. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 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) have a requirement to procure the following Andor Technology products:

Quantity One: Item # DU-897U-CS0-BVF; iXon 897 single photon detection EMCCD camera, back-illuminated, standard AR coated with fringe suppression, 512x512 frame transfer with 16x16um pixel size, thermoelectric cooling to -100°C, quantum efficiency (QE) > 90%
Quantity One: Item # ANDOR-SDK-CCD; software development kit

This equipment will be installed on an existing Olympus microscope as part of electrophysiology set up. Specifically, this camera will be used to acquire images of live Drosophila brain during electrophysiology experiments and to provide visual input for sample displacement and compensation. The light sensitivity (QE >90%) is imperative because the high sensitivity allows the lab to use less excitation light during live experiments and to image an extended period of time without damaging brains and affecting electrophysiological recording. The anti-Fringe option is also a required option to remove light fringe artifact under infrared illumination.

The Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation 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 products specified in this synopsis should submit one (1) copy of their quotation to the following designated location/contracting office address: 6100 Executive Blvd, Room 5Z00, Rockville, MD 20852, ATTN: Tracey Muck (or via email to [email protected]) prior to 3:00 p.m. local time at designated location address/via email on August 30, 2012. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties and/or other information that demonstrates the offer meets all of the foregoing requirements. The quotation must reference Solicitation number NIH-NICHD-12-074-1. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted. Any questions must be sent via email to [email protected] and must include solicitation# NIH-NICHD-12-074-1 in the subject line of email. Note: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov [formerly Central Contractor Registration (CCR)]

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