This solicitation number is RFQ2159249 and a solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005- 53.
The National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on behalf of the National Institutes on Mental Health (NIMH) has a requirement for a DNA Analysis Beadchips Kit. The chips will be used to process 8 DNA samples at over 2,500,000 loci. One (1) of analysis beadchip 8 samples and 2,500,000 loci with 2 beadchips detecting 16 samples; One (1) of analysis beadchip 8 samples and 2,500,000 loci with 6 beadchips detecting 48 samples; Three (3) of analysis beadchip 8 samples and 2,500,000 loci with 12 beadchips detecting 96 samples; One (1) LCG upgrade kit containing 24 glass pieces and one box of 500 spacers for preparing LCG beachips; Four (4) Okni LCG Robotic tip guide kits including robot hardware.
Offerors will be evaluated on their ability to meet technical specifications.
Offerors will also be evaluated on best value in relation to price.
Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotations are due September 7, 2010 12:00 PM EST and will be submitted electronically to [email protected], Idella Simpson, Contract Specialist, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.