Description
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) plans to procure, on a sole source basis, with Medical Equipment Source, LLC, 364 Mars-Valencia Rd., Mars, PA, 16046, for the following equipment:

• Montage 360 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) System

This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 Employees.

Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm-fixed price type contract.

This immunohistochemistry stainer will be used to process research and clinical specimens to detect proteins in human and animal kidney and other tissues to identify potential disease biomarkers and further understand the mechanism of kidney disease development and progression. Currently in development are antibody-based assays aimed toward detection of a large set of proteins in healthy and diseased tissues. A key aspect is to control the staining process to minimize sample-to-sample variations. Further, to include expensive non-clinical research antibodies it is a necessity to work with small reagent volumes. The Montage 360 IHC can operate with as little as 500ul of reagent per sample and is thus instrumental to the success for said projects. This system is only available through Medical Equipment Source, LLC (see attached for additional information).

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NIDDK to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the DK Acquisitions Branch on or before 11:30 AM EST on September 17, 2014. Electronic capability statements (via e-mail) will be accepted. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed to 301-480-4226 or emailed to Lisa Josephowitz, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the System for Award Management (SAM). No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number NIHLM2014311 on all correspondences.