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Last Updated on 25 Apr 2019 at 8 AM
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Pike New hampshire

S3e Cell Sorter

Solicitation ID NICHD-19-052
Posted Date 05 Apr 2019 at 6 PM
Archive Date 25 Apr 2019 at 5 AM
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Contracting Office Nat'l Institute Of Diabetes, Digestive, & Kidney Diseases
Agency Department Of Health And Human Services
Location Pike New hampshire United states
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 NICHD-19-052 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 2005-99. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1000 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) intends to contract on a sole source basis with Sony Biotechnology of San Jose, CA to procure the following:
1. Product Code: LE-SH8000SG - SH800 Cell Sorter with 488nm/561nm/405nm Laser, Quantity (1) EA
2. Product Code: WK100300 - Computer Workstation - SH800/SP6800/SA3800/FX50, Quantity (1) EA
3. Product Code: AE100000 - Air Compressor for SH800/SP6800/ SA3800/ FX500 (US-110V), Quantity (1) EA
4. Product Code: LE-U3E003 - Power Cord (US) for SH800/SP6800, Quantity (1) EA
5. Product Code: LE-C3210 - Sony SH800/MA900 Sorting Chip-100um (box of 40), Quantity (4) EA
6. Product Code: LE-C3100 - Sony SH800/MA900 Cleaning Chip (box of 40), Quantity (4) EA
7. Product Code: LE-B3001 - Sony SH800/MA900 Automatic Setup Beads Kit, Quantity (1) EA
8. Product Code: AE700713 - 10X ClearSort Sheath Fluid, Sterile, Quantity (1) EA
9. Product Code: LE601275 - Test Tubes - 12x75mm (bag of 250), Quantity (1) EA
10. Training - On-site Customer Training (performed by a Field Application Scientist for up to four people) (2 days), Quantity (1) Charge
11. Installation - Quantity (1) Charge
12. Al1 On-Site Support when applicable
Project Background:
This lab studies the genetic and environmental mechanisms that regulate initial interneuron fate decisions in the embryo and prenatal mouse brain. We perform numerous single cell (and nuclei) sequencing experiments and cell transplantation assays that require the use of a cell sorter to harvest fluorescent cells/nuclei for these downstream applications.

Adding this cell sorter to the lab will greatly increase the lab's productivity and efficiency by not having to rely on reserving time at NIH flow cytometry cores. Currently limitation on sorting time does hold up some experiments and/or limit the timing when we can perform some experiments, which is critical since many of our experiments need to be carried out at specific embryonic ages and we do not have a whole lot of flexibility.

The benchtop SH800 cell sorter permits sorting of a wide range of cell sizes and applications using the 70um, 100um and 130um microfluidics sorting chips. Up to 4 lasers are available providing excitation lines of 405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm and 638nm. Six freeform PMTs allow for the detection of fluorescence signals from any laser based on filter selection. This novel, chip-based design is fully integrated with comprehensive fluidics controls and advanced automation for set-up, acquisition, sort and analysis to make sorting less subjective, more precise and easier to use. System software is easy to learn and use. It supports sorting into tubes and 96- and 384-well plates via an optional Sort Deposition System. The software generates FCS 3.0 and FCS 3.1 files that also can be exported to third party analysis tools. Supports a variety of applications for individual and core labs. For applications where cross contamination is a concern, optional Electron beam irradiated consumables can be used to replace sample line and sorting chip.

Sony SH800 offers the preferred laser configuration (405/488/561nm). Similar machines sorters researched only offer the following 3-laser configuration setup (405/488/640nm) that is suboptimal for my needs. Sony has a small footprint which is important due to space limitations within the lab that has been allotted for this sorter. Sony sorter also uses a sorting chip, which will minimize running problems and required maintenance for the sorter.

Within the United States of America, Sony Biotechnology Inc. is the sole distributor, supplier, and seller of Sony brand cell sorters and flow cytometric analyzers. Within the United States of America, Sony Biotechnology Inc. has not contracted or authorized any third-party organization to distribute, supply, or sell any Sony brand cell sorter or flow cytometric analyzer, including Sony models SH800S. Within the United States of America, any third-party organization that claims to be contracted or authorized to distribute, supply, or sell any Sony brand cell sorter or flow cytometric analyzer is doing so without the knowledge, consent, or cooperation of Sony Biotechnology Inc.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302.
The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations 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 services/products specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the following email address [email protected]. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery/turnaround timeframe, warranty coverage (and its inclusions) and other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due fifteen calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by April 19, 2019 by 9:00am EST. via email to [email protected]. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NICHD-19-052. Any questions must be sent via email to [email protected] and must include solicitation# NICHD-19-052 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.
Note: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid all awards certification in the SAM database @www.sam.gov at the time of closing of this RFQ.

 

 

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