| B -- Special Studies and Analysis - Not R&D |
| Program Summary |
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| Title: |
B -- Special Studies and Analysis - Not R&D |
| GovCB Opps ID : |
ADP12065504330000945 |
| Document Type: |
Special Notice |
| FSC Code: |
B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
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| NAICS Code: |
541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| Set Aside: |
Total Small Business |
| Solicitation No.: |
NHLBI-PB(DE)-2008-103-CDM |
| Source: |
http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NHLBI/NHLBI%2DPB%28DE%29%2D2008%2D103%2DCDM/Synopsis.html |
Place of
Performance: |
Address: 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland Postal Code: 20892-0001 Country: UNITED STATES
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Posted Date:
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Mar 25, 2008 |
| Last Update: |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| Due Date: |
May 09, 2008 |
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| Description |
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General Information
| Document Type: |
Special Notice |
| Solicitation Number: |
NHLBI-PB(DE)-2008-103-CDM |
| Posted Date: |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| Original Response Date: |
May 09, 2008 |
| Current Response Date: |
May 09, 2008 |
| Original Archive Date: |
May 24, 2008 |
| Current Archive Date: |
May 24, 2008 |
| Classification Code: |
B -- Special studies and analysis - not R&D; |
| Set Aside: |
Total Small Business |
| Naics Code: |
541690 -- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
Contracting Office Address
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD, 20892-7902, UNITED STATES
Description
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Division of Extramural Research
Activities (DERA), Office of Acquisitions (OA), for the National Institute of Dental and
Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to negotiate
and award a purchase order on a noncompetitive sole source basis to Mr. Derek Hewgill, 12101
Triple Crown Road, North Potomac, Maryland 20878, to continue to provide to the Laboratory
of Oral Infection and Immunity Branch, Division of Intramural Research, NIDCR, with
professional laboratory support services.
As the Contractor, Mr. Hewgill will be responsible for the day to day operation of the FACS
Core and Imaging Facility and investigating the study of cell-medicated immunity, which
involves purification of cells and testing of their functions both in vitro and in vivo. With
nationwide responsibility for improving the health and well being of all Americans, the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) oversees the biomedical research programs
of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and those NIH?s research component of the NIH
division of Intramural Research are dependent upon the FACS Core and Imaging Facility for
carrying out its mission to improve the health of the nation. Therefore, it is required that Mr.
Derek Hewgill continues to conduct and operate the FACS Core Facility, and maintain quality
control on flow cytometers which are used for multi-parameter analytic and preparative studies
of the binding fluorescent ligands to suspensions of single cells, nuclei or chromosomes as well
as analysis of cells transfected with constructs expressing fluorescently tagged proteins. The
Flow cytometers are complex, highly sophisticated instruments, which simultaneously measure
cell size and fluorescence at different wavelengths in individual cells. Specifically, the task to be
performed by Mr. Hewgill is to continue to provide services on BD Biosciences flow cytometry
systems including CellQuest software and with the knowledge of cell sorting, specifically with
FACS MO-Flo. Utilization and oversight of this equipment are crucial for the performance of
critical research protocols in basic, translational and clinical research. Specimens from patients
populations including those with HIV/AIDS, oral squamous cell carcinoma, lymphomas and
infectious diseases will be monitored for diagnostic and prognostic purposes to guide their
treatment. Mr. Hewgill is expected to stain transfect, analyze and sort rare lymphocyte
subpopulations at the single cell level and in bulk for molecular and functional analysis to be
performed. He will utilize the most current technology available, and keep careful records of all
experiments that are performed. The instrumentation consisted of a three (3) laser, 12 parameter
Cytomation MoFlo highspeed sorters, a FACScalibur with four (4) colors options, two( 2) laser
capture microscopes and two (2) fluorescent microscopy stations as well as all necessary
supporting equipment, computers and software. The Contractor shall perform all
studies/experiments for a minimum of 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday. The
Contractor shall evaluate the time and technical requirements for the 15-30 experiments
performed weekly and schedules these experiments with the appropriate investigators. The files
are to be organized, and maintain with up to date data, and perform data processing in a timely
manner, noting sources of experimental error, and operating all relevant equipment as well as
noting any malfunction in the equipment. The performance of the contract will be evaluated
daily and if the performance considered being substandard in the judgment of the Project
Officer, it shall be documented, and corrective measures of improvement shall be accomplished
as well. Failure to arrive on time or to follow the schedules or instructions as indicated shall be
considered default of the contract.
The reference number NHLBI-PB(DE)-2008-103-CDM.
The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures and the
resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the
Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-23.
The estimated level of effort for this requirement is not expected to exceed 32 hours per week,
Monday through Thursday, the period of performance July 1, 2008 thru June 30, 2009.
The total estimated amount of this contract is NOT expected to exceed the simplified acquisition
threshold of $100,000.00.
The intended procurement will be classified under the North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) code is 541690 and the small business size standard of $6.5 million.
Market Research conducted by the Government in accordance with the Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR) Part 10, Market Research, has determined that only Mr. Derek Hewgill can
perform the requisite services specified herein.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The resulting acquisition will be
entered into pursuant to the acquisition authority set forth in FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C.
253(c)(1) and HHSAR 306-302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or
services will satisfy agency requirements. The sole source determination is based upon the
knowledge, skills and experience of more than 31 years in managing, supervising, and operating,
Flowcytometry and Imaging Facilities. An award to any other source would affect the NIH
anticipated outcome based upon Mr. Hewgill, experience, and knowledge, and would not
provide any cost savings to the Government.
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or
submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all
proposals received within 45 days after publication of this synopsis will be considered by the
Government.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses
to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will
normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive
procurement.
Inquires to this notice, referencing number NHLBI-PS-(DE)2008-103-CDM, may be submitted
to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisitions, Procurement Branch,
6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6042, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902, Attention: Cecilia D. Morales.
Inquiries may be submitted electronically to moralesc@nhlbi.nih.gov and by fax to (301) 480-
3345. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company
representative.
Point of Contact
Cecilia Morales, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 435-0369, Fax (301) 480-3345, Email cm71f@nih.gov
Place of Performance
| Address: |
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland |
| Postal Code: |
20892-0001 |
| Country: |
UNITED STATES |
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