The above solicitation number is a replacement of solicitation number: NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2011-265-DDC

This requirement is under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334516, Analytical laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Size Standard is 500 employees. The Small Business Set-Aside does not apply for this requirement.

The Center for Human Immunology, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is involved in the study of characterizing normal and pathogenic human immunome. As part of these studies, the Government collects and processes large volume and quantity of donor and patient blood samples for cellular and molecular assays. Therefore, there is a need to purchase various equipment listed and described below in order to further NIH research in clinical sample collection, cell biology, and molecular biology.

The products below must be brand name or equivalent to existing Thermo Scientific equipment. Equipment was purchase by the Government from Fisher's GSA Contract #GS25F7087G. In order to be consistent, it is in the Government's best interest to purchase the brand name or equivalent for compatibility.

Government Specifications

1. Manufacturer's Catalog # AMAEX-1200-US, Microscope, Digital Inverted: AMG; EVOS xl core; Mechanical stage; Objectives: 4X, 10X, @0X, 40X, Embedded operating system with image software for capture/save, LED illumination; 3.1 megapixel color camera; 12.1" high definition display quantity 1 each
2. Manufacturer's Catalog #0590100: Mini Centrifuge with 2 rotors, 115-240v,quantity 2 each
3. Manufacturer's Catalog #1911389: UPO 1300 A2 SS 4 FT R AND L, Piping, Universal air/gas piping for both sides of Thermo Scientific 1300 Series A2 Biosafety Cabinets Models 1345 and 1375; Allows air and gas service to be piped through top, sides, or bottom of cabinet; Two pre-plumbed service ports per side only must be factory installed, quantity 5 each
4. Manufacturer's Catalog # 1375: 1300 A2 SS 4FT Package 120V Thermo Scientific Biological Safety Cabinets, 1300 Series A2; 48" wide, Stainless steel package; exhaust volume, 328-361 cfm; Sash opening, 10"; HEPA filter, 99.995% at 0.3 microns; with adjustable-height stand must be factory installed UV lamp, armrest; 120V,quantity 5 each
5. Manufacturer's Catalog #1911306: 1300 VAC Valve Short ;Vacuum valve for Thermo Scientific 1300 Series A2 Biosafety Cabinets, rated for routing vacuum inside chamber; For use with universal piping options only; Short piping stem will not penetrate side wall of cabinet quantity 5 each
6. Manufacturer's Catalog #ERG-CR-2330: ERGOLING SADDLE STOOL, 23 IN T, quantity 5 each
7. Manufacturer's Catalog #2853: BATH UP CTRL DBL CHBR 12L 115V;Water Bath general-purpose Thermo Scientific Precision;12L with Digital Control, Model 288 Dual Chamber; 10 V 50/60Hz, 7.0A; Temperature Uniformity: ?0.2Cdeg, quantity 2 each
8. Manufacturer's Catalog #3566-10A Refrigerator, FMS, 20 cubic ft; Refrigerator, Storage; Flammable Materials; Thermo Scientific; 20 cubic ft., one door refrigerator; 4 adjustable shelves; enameled steel exterior; key lock; manual defrost; dimensions D:30.5xH:76xW:32.25 in 60Hz 120V 480W UL listed(considered a hazardous Material item) quantity 1 each
9. Manufacturer's Catalog #AFE424/EMD Flake ice maker; Curran Taylor; Scotsman: floor model plastic front ventilation; 60.25 in (153.o4cm) wide rotocast durable max 24-hour production up to 395lb (179.17kg) Stores up to 80 lb (36.29kg), Hazardous material quantity 1 each
10. Manufacturer's Catalog #022575296: Eppendorf Research Plus Pipettes, set of 6: 0.1-2.5, 0.5-10, 2-20, 10-100, 20-200 and 100-1000µL,quantity 6 each
11. Manufacturer's Catalog #TF7404 CryoPlus 3 340L Storage System, quantity 1 each
12. Manufacturer's Catalog #40000001,CRYOPLUS Square rack CP-11-2-C for cryo storage system, quantity 17 each
13. Manufacturer's Catalog #4000063: Platform Riser 3.5, Thermo Scientific: CryoPlus 3.5 in (8.9cm) Riser for CryoPlus 3 with 31 in. Tanks and Racks 4000001, 4000002 and 4000379, quantity 1 each
14. Manufacturer's Catalog #:SPD2010-220: SpeedVac System 220V, quantity 1 each
15. Manufacturer's Catalog #RH2MP: Savant Microplate Conc Rotor, Thermo Scientific ; for two shallow-well microplates; Holds two plates per run quantity 1 each
16. Manufacturer's Catalog #RH200-12: Rotor for Speed Vac, quantity 1 each
17. Manufacturer's Catalog #302: Storage Chest 2-1/2ft with handle; Insulated storage and transport chests; Thermo safe; efficient non-deteriorating, resist vapor, water, rust, corrosion; washable interior corners; capacity: 155 lb (70.4kg) capacity, quantity 1 each
18. Manufacturer's Catalog #SHKA2508: Shaker Dual-action, Thermo Scientific MaxQ; Reciprocating/ orbital, 120V 50/60Hz, quantity 2 each
19. Manufacturer's Catalog #30100: Combination Platform 13" x 11" (28x33cm) Thermo Scientific universal with handles and mounting holes: for MaxQ shakers 2000, 2506, 2508 and 4450, quantity 2 each
20. Manufacturer's Catalog #CPN-962-852: Digital Ultrasonic Unit 22 QT, Fisher Scientific; Cleaner, Ultrasonic; Digital control; FS220D; with heater; maintains 60 degree C temperature; 20 qt. (18.9L capacity(must have drain with valves); 120V 50/60Hz, 8A, 881w; exterior L:14.75xW:20.25xH:11.25in (37.5x52.1x28.6cm), quantity 1 each
21. Manufacturer's Catalog #266-002/F: FB PLUS Motorized pipette filler/dispenser, blue, hazardous material quantity 2 each
22. Manufacturer's Catalog #266-055/F: FB PLUS Motorized pipette filler/dispenser, pink, hazardous material quantity 2 each
23. Manufacturer's Catalog #266-059/F: FB PLUS Motorized pipette filler/dispenser, mauve, hazardous material quantity 2 each
24. Manufacturer's Catalog #266-132/F: FB TURBO Motorized pipette filler/dispenser, green, hazardous material quantity1 each
25. Manufacturer's Catalog #AC632LFUV:PCR Workstation Speed Blower 110V, AirClean AC600 Series combination class 100 Laminar flow and UV light sterilization, 32" wide, combines a Class 100 clean air environment with UV light sterilization for optimal protection from sample contamination width: 32" , Depth 24, quantity 1 each
26. Manufacturer's Catalog #D50280: Diamond Pack, RO for Barnstead Diamond NanoPure system, quantity 1 each
27. Manufacturer's Catalog #D12651: Diamond RO 12LPH; 30L RO Storage Reservoir for Barnstead Diamond NanoPure system, quantity 1 each
28. Manufacturer's Catalog # RCS10DS AMANA Microwave Oven, quantity 1 each
29. Manufacturer's Catalog #022670107, EPP THERMOMIXER R: 115V W/OBLOC, quantity 3 each
30. Manufacturer's Catalog #022670522 THERMOBLOVCK F/THERM.R 24X1.5ML, quantity 3 each
31. Inside deliver

The Government=s estimated expected delivery date is 30 days or sooner after receipt of the purchase order.

The reference number is: NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2011-285-DDC.

Proposals are due August 16th 2011, by 7:30 a.m. eastern time for total of five calendar days. The award will be made based upon the technical specifications of the required products and delivery period in this synopsis, and to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote meeting the Government=s requirements. The offerors must submit written descriptive literature of the product in their proposal, an itemized price list and warranties of the product quoted. The Government intends to evaluate offerors and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later it is determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers, waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The offeror=s proposal shall include itemized price lists of charges, complete description of product and services, cost for shipping if applicable, complete address for invoice payment and purchase order delivery, prompt payment discount terms, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and certification of business size of the company, and ORCA shall be current. The offeror must also register in the Government=s Contractor Registry System. Note: www.ccr.gov.

The proposal shall reference ASolicitation number@ NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2011-285-DDC. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which if timely received shall be considered by the agency. Proposals shall be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, COAC Services Branch, Office of Acquisitions DERA, NHLBI, 6701 Rockledge Blvd., Room Suite 6042, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Deborah Coulter. Response may be submitted electronically to [email protected], fax are not accepted. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.