The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to procure from ForteBio the following: 1) one 30-5102 Octet HTX System for high throughput detection and fine resolution analysis for quantitation and kinetic characterization, using label-free, real-time analysis to include Octet HTX instrument, Octet software, desktop computer, 24" LCD monitor, accessory kit, and one year warranty; 2) 30-0504 HTX Install Kit; 3) one case of Streptavidin (SA) Biosensors; 4) one each 30-6012 Fortebio on-site basic training for new users; 5) one each 99-0036 On-site installation and performance validation of Octet HTX system. This system has unique design/performance specifications that are essential for the research of the Vaccine Research Center: 1) Stand-alone benchtop instrument for label-free detection of 96 samples simultaneously; 2) Highest throughput system based on Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI) for characterization of affinity, binding kinetics, and active protein concentration; 3) User selectable 8, 6, 32, 48 or 96 sample detection in parallel; 4) Rapid, real-time whole plate (96-wp) analysis, ex. 3 minutes for concentration assays and 30 minutes for affinity; 5) system allows measurement in two 96 or 384 well plates (wp); 6) Compatible with impure samples, such as crude cellular lysate or cell culture supernatant ; 7) Increased tolerance to sample matrix, up to 25% serum or 10% DMSO; 8) Regeneration of biosensors in not mandatory; 9) Maximum sample well capacity: 768 (2s384-wp) & 192 (2x96-wp); 10) Dual detection modes: high sensitivity for finer signal resolution, and high throughput for quicker read times; 11) Compatible with all ForteBio biosensors; 12) Integrated epitope binding software. This will be a firm fixed price contract in accordance with the statutory authority for this sole source requirement 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one source available, no substitutions possible, and this item contains proprietary information. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE NOT BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-75, dated June 24, 2014. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516, which has a size standard of 500 employees. All responsible sources who feel they can meet these requirements shall submit an offer that will be considered by the Agency. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Offers must be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time Tuesday, July 15, 2014 through the U.S. Postal Service at the address of NIH/NIAID/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Road, Room 2NE52F, MSC 4811, Bethesda, MD, 20817. Email and fax submissions are acceptable. Point of contact concerning this requirement is James Kish who can be reached by phone and 301-402-2282, or e-mailed to [email protected]. Collect calls will not be accepted. Â

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