The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, Radiation Oncology Branch (ROB), plans to procure on a sole source basis with AlphaMed Inc, 20 Juniper Ridge Rd., Acton, MA 01720 for a Ra-224 Isotope Generator. The Radiation Oncology Branch, CCR, NCI, has been working with radiochemicals and isotopes in their ongoing projects and collaborations for the clinic, laboratory, and NIH community for many years.There is a tremendous need to have stable chemicals and isotopes in these ongoing projects. One of the isotopes used is Ra-224. This isotope is under exclusive control of AlphaMed via a contract with the Department of Energy. This contract gives exclusive rights to AlphaMed to extract Ra-224 from Thorium-228, which is a by-product left over from the production of weapons. The contract allows AlphaMed to build the generator that is being ordered, as well as giving them the exclusive marketing of these generators. There is no other source for this product. This item is commercial as defined in FAR Part 2, and this acquisition is being made in accordance with the test program using simplified procedures for certain commercial items as authorized in FAR 13.5. This is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the researcher to determine if the party can perform this requirement. An original and one copy of the capability statements must be received in the contracting office by 1:00 p.m. EDT, on September 10, 2004. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed to (301) 402-4513 or emailed to [email protected] . It is the vendor’s responsibility to call (301) 402-4509 to insure questions have been received. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement 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. No collect call will be accepted. NAICS 334517, Size Standard 500 Employees.

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