This solicitation number is RFQ1536139 and a solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 334516. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2007- 40
The National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on behalf of the National Institutes on Aging (NIA) has a requirement for a Flow Cytometer. The equipment will be used to measure the cellular functions in the studies of lymphocytes during isotype switching, fibroblasts and bone marrow cells during cell cycle.
The Flow Cytometer will have:
At least 4 four fluorescent detectors to detect FITC, PE, Cy5, and APC stains
A range of 6 decades
Workstation computer to support Flow Cytometer
Software to support Flow Cytometer
1 year maintenance kit for Flow Cytometer
Extended Warranty for Flow Ctometer and software
Delivery will be 45 days from award to 251 Bayview Boulevard Room 05B406, Baltimore, MD
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 April 6, 2010 3:00 PM EST and will be submitted electronically to Idella Simpson, Contract Specialist, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.