This is a notice of intent, not a request for a proposal. A solicitation document will not be issued and proposals will not be requested. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Intramural Research Program (IRP) intends to solicit, negotiate and award a purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with PerkinElmer LAS, Inc., 710 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484-4794. The National Institute on Drug Abuse requires the following:
Description Qty
EnSpire Multimode Plate Reader - Base Unit 1
Configurable Multimode Plate Reader, includes:
Detection technology: absorbance
Xenon flash lamp
Shaker with three modes: linear, orbital and double orbital
Plate height sensor
Positive identification for filters and mirrors
Plate ID barcode readers: all four sides of the plate
EnSpire softwareincluding data anlaysis package, integrated computer and 17 inch touch screen
Label Free Tech
Factory installation
Based on corning Epic label-free technology enabling for non-invasive cell based And biochemical assays
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
The acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition FAR 13 and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, Competition Requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Comments to this announcement, referencing synopsis number NIHDA20123393 must be submitted by June 29, 2012, 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time to NIH/NIDA/IRP, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 200, Rm 04A326, Baltimore, MD 21224, ATTN: Carol Lindsay.

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