This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NIH-NICHD-13-075 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 employees. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to contract on a sole source basis with Microfluidics International Corporation, 30 Ossipee Road, Newton, MA to procure the following:

1. Model # M-110PS: electric-hydraulic low-sample size benchtop Microfluidizer processor - quantity (1) EA

Features of this system include:
Minimum product hold-up-volume of 10.7 ml
Nominal flow rate 80 to 120 ml/min (water) @ 30,000 psi depending on operating pressure, product characteristics and chamber selection
Operating Pressure Range of 138 to 2068 bar (2,000 to 30,000 psi)
Sample Size 25 ml to continuous
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 48 x 78 x 61 em (19" x 32" x 24") Approximately
Weight: 110 kg (245 lbs .) Approximately
One (1) Diamond Interaction Chamber (DIXC).
Chamber selection: F12Y DIXC (805.00055) for emulsions or G10Z DIXC (805.00210) for dispersions and cell rupturing
Product contact surfaces Include: 316 stainless steel, 17-4 PH stainless steel, PEEK, UHMWPE, Zirconia Ceramic, Aluminum Oxide Ceramic, Diamond, Teflon and Viton
Single acting, hydraulically driven intensifier pump
1.5 kW (2 Hp) electric motor 110V/1Ph/ 60Hz/20A, 230V/1Ph/60Hz/10A or 220V/1Ph/50Hz/12A
Manual controls for product pressure, intensifier on/off and motor on/off
Emergency Stop
Open stainless steel cooling tray for interaction chamber and cooling coil
UHMWPE plunger seals.
Viton static seals. Other materials available upon request
Ceramic (Zirconia) plunger
Process Pressure Gauge with isolation valve
300 ml glass feed reservoir
Electro-hydraulic power unit, air cooled
Stainless steel enclosure
All required special tools
Spare parts package
Initial fill of filtered hydraulic oil
Noise level less than or equal to 76 dB
CE compliant

The system must:
Use Microfluidizer® technology
Obtain a maximum of2068 bar (30,000 psi) operating pressure
Obtain a minimum shear rate of7.1 million sec"1@ 2068 bar (30,000 psi) operating pressure
Obtain a nominal flow rate of 110 mllmin on water at 2068 bar (30,000 psi) operating pressure
Process product continuously at maximum operating pressure using electric power as the only utility from 11 OV /20 amp/60Hz or 230V/10 amp/60Hz plug-in wall connection
Have a 10 foot long coiled single pass heat exchanger
Utilize monolithic polycrystalline diamond (standard) or monolithic ultra-pure alumina ceramic (optional) in the energy zone of the Interaction Chamber
Provide interrupted constant pressure through fixed micro-channels in the Interaction Chamber
Automatically stop processing product without exceeding set operating pressure upon accidental downstream pipeline closure
Maintain internal flow rates of 15ft/sec in high pressure piping for reliable cleaning without machine disassembly (CIP)
Be capable of chemical sterilization on all product contact surfaces for absolute sterility control

Microfluidics is the exclusive manufacturer of the Microfluidzer M110PS Processor. The lab has a large scale sample processing system from this vendor that has been in use on a daily basis in their program. The operation and handling of multiple samples in a short time without the possibility of cross contamination of various samples is essential to the lab and will save the lab processing time.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302.

The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of providing the required/actual equipment in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to [email protected]. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all of the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due eleven (11) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by August 30, 2013 by 10:00am EST. via email or postal mail. The quotation must reference Solicitation number NIH-NICHD-13-075. Quotations sent by postal mail or other mailing services must be submitted to the following address: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 5Z00, Bethesda, MD 20852. Attention: Tracey Muck, by the date and time mentioned above. Only one award will result from this solicitation; multiple awards will not be made. Any questions must be sent via email to [email protected] and must include solicitation # NIH-NICHD-13-075 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) [formerly CCR].

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