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, Office of Acquisitions-Neurosciences Station Support/Simplified Acquisition Branch, on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) intends to negotiate on a noncompetitive basis with Nonlinear Dynamics, Cuthbert House, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Great Britain for one license of Software (10-0101-40) Progenesis LC-MS complete with Stats- one user network. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR Part 13.106-1(b).
This software will work with high sensitivity mass spectrometers for analyses of protein containing samples (e.g., proteomics.) The software provides a complete set of analysis tools for working with large LC-MS runs of complex samples. The method includes an alignment of multiple chromatograms with both an automated algorithm and an optional user component.
Interested parties may identify their interest and submit statement of capabilities in response to this synopsis on or before 12:00 noon August 26, 2009. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow the government to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.