The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, including 8(a) small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or HUBZone small businesses capable of providing Brand Name or Equal to Biovision MAC 6000 Controller and microscope automation equipment with the following specifications: Ludl Automation - MAC 6000 Controller and microscope automation equipment including: high resolution xystage (rotary encoders), Z focus motor with linear encoder, Dual filter wheels, Brightfield shutter, microscope adapters and holders for well plates, petri dishes and slides. Metamorph Microscopy SW - MetaMorph Premier Software includes all device drivers, and optional drop-ins. QImaging Driver Comes with the following application modules: Screening modules (50004-50005), Neurite Outgrowth Application Module, Angiogenesis Application Module, Count Nuclei and Cell Scoring Application Modules, Multi Wavelength Cell Scoring Application Module, Cell Cycle Application Module. DA/FI/TR/Cy5-4X4M-B - This 9-filter "Sedat" quad-band set is designed for high-speed, sequential imaging of DAPI, FITC, TRITC, and Cy5 (and other key fluorophores). NO Filter Cube. ET - Chroma Filter sets - Chroma ET-DAPI (49000), ET-GFP (FITC/Cy2) (49002), mounted on Zeiss Axioline 5FL Slider (91012). L200ZS3 - Lumen 200 Illumination Systems with Manual Light Attenuator, 3 Meter Light Guide, Microscope Adapter, and two 200 Watt Bulb. RET-SRV-F-M-12-C - Digital Camera Retiga-SRV FAST 1394, Mono, 12-bit, -30C regulated controllable cooling. Installation & Training - Installation and Training for all BioVision components includes custom development of macros to interface Metamorph software with new Automated imaging system. Shipping and handling - The equal item must meet the characteristics of the brand name item to be acceptable for award. Basis for Award: Offerors must provide descriptive literature or other material that demonstrates their offer meets the forgoing requirements. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer fully meets the requirements of the solicitation, provides the best value, with price and technical factors equally important in award evaluation. This request is for interested firms with the capability of providing the required equipment listed above are requested to submit a capability statement to assist the Government in determining in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b) whether or not this procurement will be set-aside for any of the programs described above. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 500. All respondents are requested to identify their firms size and type of business. Interested firms responding to this market survey must provide (a) capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Governments requirements for the above. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough detail, but not to exceed 15 pages, so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to provide the requirements above. Your capability statement, not to exceed 15 pages, should include references. Capability statement must be received at the address identified in this synopsis by no later than 15 days prior to close of business (5:00 P.M. local time at designated location) on April 20, 2009. Responses by fax or e-mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

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