This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is W91ZLK-14-T-0335, and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-61. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for small business, and only qualified offers' may submit bids. The solicitation will start on Tuesday November 19, 2013 and will end on Tuesday December 3, 2013 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time, or as otherwise posted at http://www.fbo.gov. (FedBizOpps.Gov). This requirement is for a the purchase of a Bioanalyzer 2100 Automated Electrophores Instrument and accessories. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Specifications are listed within the CLINS (see below). All interested vendors must respond by December 3, 2013 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The lowest price technically acceptable source selection process will be followed. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected]. The e-mail subject line shall state: W91ZLK-13-T-0335. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED Please submit bids in the following format: CLIN 0001 Qty:1 Each 2100 Electrophores Bioanalyzer Includes: Electrode Cartridge Software Cables Priming station Vortexer Test Chips Start-up Service CLIN 0002 Qty:1 Each 2100 Expert SW Laptop bundle Includes: HP Compaq laptop computer, printer Pre-Installed 2100 Expert Software Instrument Control License *See below for specific details/information: 1. Delivery of Bioanalyzer 2100 bundle including laptop and required software. 2. No charge for startup service 3. No charge for service visits or repairs/parts for one year. 4. Guaranteed priority response time of 2 business day after receipt of a service call for instruments covered under preventative maintenance plan. 5. Target response time of 3 business days for remedial repairs of instruments covered under the preventative maintenance plan. 6. Telephone and email technical support, as needed. 7. Required instrument capabilities: a. Sizing, quantitation and quality control of DNA, RNA, proteins and cells on a single platform b. Ability to analyze PCR product for DNA fragments pre-and post-digestion with restriction enzymes c. Ready-to-use assays and pre-packaged reagent kits d. Minimal sample consumption (1-4 L) e. Process 12 samples per chip f. Easy to use - load the chip, press quote mark start quote mark , generate results g. Digital data generation for convenient analysis, archiving and storage h. Contamination-free switch of methods i. Generation of graphic peaks illustrating DNA fragment size, concentration, and molarity j. Analysis of DNA fragments down to 15bp and up to 1000bp k. Runs on standard 110V power. 8. Includes all required ancillary equipment, to include electrode cartridge, software, cables, priming station, vortexer, test chips, laptop computer, pre-installed 2100 expert software and instrument control license.