Laboratory Testing Knockout, Knockin Mouse Model

Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, National institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 6707 Democracy Boulevard, II Democracy Plaza, Suite 700W, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. Description National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK intends to procure on a sole source basis with inGenious Targeting Laboratory, 22 Smithtown Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Laboratory of Genetics and Physiology (LGP) focuses is research on the biology of cytokines. In particular they investigate epigenetic mechanisms used to control development of the mammary gland and liver metabolism and cancer. To continue its research studies the Laboratory of Genetics and Physiology is in need of a knockout and knocking model for a research project using conditional strains, tissue culture work, screening of ES Cells, Micro-injection of Blastocysts and animal husbandry of chimeras to F1 mice and all shipping and transportation costs. Guaranteed germline transmission for full projects, evaluation and consultation services, fee for service only, and 24 hour web-based access to project information during and after delivery of goods (mice). The scope of work to be performed will be from June 25, 2014 to June 24, 2015. All service will be performed at ingenious Targeting Laboratory in Stony Brook, NY. All deliverables will be shipped to NIH, NIDDK, LGP, Building # 8, 8 Center Drive, Room 107, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. 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 541711 and the business size standard is 500. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm-fixed price type contract. The period of performance shall be twelve (12) months from date of award. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believed 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 NIDDK Acquisitions Branch on or before 12:00 AM EST on Monday, June 16, 2014. No electronic capability statements will be accepted (i.e. email or fax); an original and one copy must be sent to the DK Acquisitions Branch to the address stated above. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to Linda Smith, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov. 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) [formerly CCR] http://www.sam.gov . No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number NIHLM2014172 on all correspondences. Confidentiality - No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s)."