| J -- Annual Maintenance Agreement for Affymetrix Equipment |
| Program Summary |
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| Description |
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General Information
| Document Type: |
Presolicitation Notice |
| Solicitation Number: |
Reference-Number-NCI-80026-MM |
| Posted Date: |
Mar 04, 2008 |
| Original Response Date: |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| Current Response Date: |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| Original Archive Date: |
Apr 02, 2008 |
| Current Archive Date: |
Apr 02, 2008 |
| Classification Code: |
J -- Maintenance, repair & rebuilding of equipment |
| Naics Code: |
811219 -- Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance |
Contracting Office Address
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS Suite 600, Rockville, MD, 20852, UNITED STATES
Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), intends to procure on a sole-source basis with Affymetrix, Inc., for a service agreement/maintenance for one Affymetrix GeneChip System, two Fluidic Station Model FS400, one HybOven Model 640, one GC30007G, and one Washing Station.
This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR Part 13.106-(b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System Code is 811219 and the business size standard is $6.5M.
Period of performance: Performance shall be one (1) year from date of award.
The Laboratory of Population Genetics (LPG) is collaborating in several projects involving genotyping clinical samples for genetic markers involved in cancer susceptibility and in response to cancer treatments. LPG has explored several different current technologies that vary in their DNA requirements and in their ability to generate DNA sequence for genotyping as well as DNA sequencing. This research is supported by a number of complex instrument systems, including Two Affymetrix Fluidic Workstation, two Affymetrix Hybridization Ovens, one Affymetrix System GeneArray Scanner with an autoloader which require annual preventive maintenance and occasional updates, upgrades, and repairs by factory trained, technically qualified personnel.
The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment to provide preventive maintenance and repair service for five (5) government-owned instrument systems (two Affymetrix Fluidic Workstations, two Affymetrix Hybridization Ovens, and one Affymetrix System GeneArray Scanner with an autoloader). The contractor shall provide: 1) One (1) preventive maintenance inspection per Service Agreement year; 2) unlimited emergency repair within forty-eight (48) hours of first call; 3) furnish all required replacement parts with the exception of consumable parts at no additional cost to the Government; 4) provide free software upgrades; 6) provide current software updates to the operating system and shall provide Affymetrix parts and accessories of required during service. Contractor personnel shall have a minimum of three (3) years specialized factory training within the last five (5) years in order to perform service to these instruments and all primary service personnel shall have at least one backup support person with at least the same level of expertise on the equipment covered by this contract.
It is critical to the continued smooth operation and research of the NCI/CCR that these instrument systems continue to be serviced and maintained according to the manufacturer?s specifications. Any deviation from the specifications could jeopardize the use of the aforementioned systems and/or the accuracy of the data generated by the systems. The internal components and mechanisms of these instrument systems are proprietary and Affymetrix is the only known source capable of fulfilling the service contract on these instruments.
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the NCI contracting office by 1:00 PM EDT on March 18, 2008. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (301) 402-4513 or emailed to Melissa Marino, Contract Specialist at marinome@mail.nih.gov. It is the vendor's responsibility to call (301) 402-4509 to verify questions have been received. 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 be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration/certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), http://orca.bpn.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference NCI-80026-MM on all correspondence.
Original Point of Contact
Melissa Marino, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-402-4509, Fax 301-402-4513, Email marinome@mail.nih.gov - Caren Rasmussen, Lead Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 402-4509, Fax (301) 402-4513, Email cr214i@nih.gov
Current Point of Contact
Melissa Marino, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-402-4509, Fax 301-402-4513, Email marinome@mail.nih.gov
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