65 -- Fluorescence Imaging System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a requirements package will be issued on request. The reference number for this acquisition is FM285571900040. The solicitation document and incorporate provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-12 (4 Aug 2006) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement change notice 20060814. It is the Offeror?s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 423450 with a small business size standard: 500 employees. This acquisition is a 100% set aside for small business, Numbered Note 1 applies.Line Item 0001: Quantity one (1) Real-time Imaging Software, which shall meet or exceed the following characteristics: a) Support of CCD Digital Camera (Line Item 0006) b) Analysis features including simple image arithmetic, standard image processing and filtering as well as automation through scripts or journals c) Real-time acquisition at greater than 5 f.p.s. using full-frames from CCD Digital Camera (Line Item 0006) Line Item 0002: Quantity one (1) Inverted Fluorescence Microscope for Real-time Imaging, which shall meet or exceed the following characteristics: a) Configurable fluorescence imaging ?cubes? for rearrangement of excitation and emission wavelengths b) Convenient excitation light source such as Hg lamp or Xe lamp c) Two phase-contrast objectives (10x/20x Epiplan-Achromatic) d) Standard fluorescence imaging filters for EGFP e) Standard fluorescence imaging filters for Texas Red Line Item 0003: Quantity one (1) Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Imaging Objective, which shall meet or exceed the following characteristics: a) 100x, 1.4 NA b) Plan-Fluar Line Item 0004: Quantity one (1) Electronic Objective Positioner, which shall meet or exceed the following characteristics: a) 100-?m range b) 10-nm resolution c) Control module for manual and remote positioning, which is compatible with Real-time Imaging Software (Line Item 0001) Line Item 0005: Quantity one (1) Optical Device for Dual-emission Pathway, which shall meet or exceed the following characteristics: a) Allow at least two channels of emitted light to be imaged simultaneously b) Compatible with Software (Line Item 0001) and Microscope (Line Item 0002) c) Standard fluorescence imaging filters (excitation and emission) for simultaneous imaging of FITC and Texas Red Line Item 0006: Quantity one (1) CCD Digital Camera, which shall meet or exceed the following characteristics: a) CCD image sensor will be scientific grade and back-illuminated b) CCD format shall be at least 512x512 imaging pixels (pixel size shall be <17 ?m x 17 ?m) c) Shall include lens mount appropriate for Inverted Microscope (Line Item 0002) d) Preferred method of cooling: Peltier cooling with forced air e) Dark current at -70?C shall be less than 0.01 e/p/s f) Minimum quantum efficiency (approx.): 50% (400 nm); 90% (500 nm); 90% (600 nm); 85% (700 nm); 70% (800 nm) g) Read out speed should be adjustable, ranging from 1 to 10 MHz h) Must be supported by Imaging Software (Line Item 0001) This procurement is to be processed using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The due date for submittal of offers is 1:00PM, central time (U.S.) 30 July 2007. Offers may be sent via e-mail to contact@example.gov. Please email or call, +1 (555) 000-0000, any questions/comments to Mr. Charles Wingerter.