Purchase of Analysis Engines for integration and concurrent processing of whole-slides digital image analyses

General Information Short Title: Purchase of Analysis Engines for integration and concurrent processing of whole-slides digital image analyses Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: N02RC54102-43 Proposed Posted Date: August 21, 2015 Proposed Response Date: September 3, 2015 Classification Code: 7030 AOP Software NAICS Code: 541511 Computer Programming Services Business Size Standard: $27.5 Million Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E156, Bethesda, MD 20892, UNITED STATES Description The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cancer Center Research (CCR), Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics (LCBG), Molecular Pathology Unit, plans to procure on a sole source basis the brand name Analysis Engines from Indica Labs, Inc., 2469 Corrales Road, Bldg. A-3, Corrales, NM 87048. This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 - Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and 13.501-(a)(1) using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial acquisitions. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541511 and the business size standard is $27 Million. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract. It has been determined there are no opportunities to acquire green products or services for this procurement. Delivery Date: 30 days from date of award. The Molecular Pathology Unit (MPU) conducts research and development in computer-assisted diagnosis. Digital imaging and computational analysis enables more reproducible quantitative and accurate cancer tissue specimen analysis. Project technology benefits cancer research and improves disease diagnosis through generation of data aimed at revealing disease mechanisms. The Molecular Pathology Unit (MPU) will upgrade its current computer assisted image analyses system by adding a server powered by tandem software Analysis Engines compatible with existing configuration. This will allow for efficient use and increased application of Indica Lab's HALO whole-slide image analysis resources and will also aid the ability to share data and algorithms created. The Analysis Engines must integrate HALO analysis software and storage components with the 10 current software licenses supplied MPU from Indica Labs previously. This acquisition will allow for the upgrading to image processing for computational biological analysis of NCI cancer specimens, while maintaining compatibilities with existing database and operating architecture. Indica Labs, Inc. will provide proprietary Analysis Engines to seamlessly integrate with existing instrument system architecture and software to improve existing performance and extend technical capabilities. The following salient characteristics apply to the Analysis Engines software: - Stream and analyze svs file images stored on eSlide database, previously captured with Aperio AT2 digital slide scanner. - Integrate seamlessly with HALO viewer and modules. - Run batch analyses using image analysis algorithms created in HALO from any of MPU's 10 computers with Indica Labs software licenses. - Run 8 whole-slide image analyses concurrently, relying on existing software compatibilities. - Store image analysis data in HALO format and recall the data in that format within the HALO viewer module. - Allow HALO data sharing between all 10 HALO software licensed computers. - Allow Classifier algorithms created by an individual user, as well as the data output, to be shared among the group. Indica Labs directly handles all HALO configurations, including the Analysis Engines. Indica Labs is able to provide the Analysis Engines which are compatible and fully capable of being licensed with MPU's existing system architecture from Indica Labs. Indica Labs indicated that although they do have marketers of HALO analysis software tools, those other entities have no knowledge of the HALO analysis configurations or the Analysis Engine set-up and proprietary software. Indica Labs is able to provide the requisite Analysis Engines with the capability to integrate parallel processing with the HALO analysis software, due to the proprietary nature of the software and its' integration. This notice is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party, especially small businesses, believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses must be received in the contracting office by 11:00am EST, on September 3, 2015. All responses and questions must be in writing and faxed 240-276-5401 or emailed to Terry Galloway, Contracting Officer via electronic mail at gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement 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. No collect calls will be accepted. In order to receive an award, contractors must be registered and have valid certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) through sam.gov. Reference: N02RC54102-43 on all correspondence.