Avance III Console Upgrade for Biospec System BT006601
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE TEMPLATE
1. Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SBSS-2014-270
2. Title: Avance III Console Upgrade for Biospec System BT006601
3. Classification Code: 65
4. NAICS Code: 334517
5. Description:
This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.
This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only.
Background: The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. The Intramural Research Program (IRP) of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) provides a stimulating setting for a comprehensive effort to understand aging through multidisciplinary investigator-initiated research, in this regard.
Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this project is to upgrade NIA's existing 7 Tesla30 cm Bruker Biospec MRI scanner. The current scanner is equipped with a gradient/shim set of 20cm inner diameter, designed primarily for whole-body imaging of rabbits and large rats. In the last several years this scanner has been primarily used for imaging mice. Most recently the instrument has been used for mouse brain imaging and spectroscopy. However, the image and spectral quality have been limited relative to literature results obtained and with comparable instruments. The upgrade will enhance the quality of the images and spectra that can be produced.
Project requirements: Contractor shall provide and install Bruker Biospin Avance III Console Upgrade for Biospec System BT006601 optimized for mouse MRI to include the following:
1. Gradient/Shim Insert BGA-12S HP
(includes AV3 to AV1 GRAD and SHIM adaptors W1214364 & T117722
2. Shim Power Supply BSPS 8 15 5, 5 amp for high order shims
3. Gradient Chiller TF7500
Equipment shall have:
1. Maximum shim strengths for each shim channel with the upgrade as follows:
Z0: 12500 Hz
X, Y and Z: 1800 Hz/cm
Z2: 1000 Hz/cm2
XZ and YZ: 3500 Hz/cm2
X2-Y2 and 2XY: 1320 Hz/cm2
Z3: 30 Hz/cm3
Z4: 4 Hz/cm4
2. Pulsed gradient strength along X, Y and Z from 200mT/m to 480 mT/m
3. Capability to shim using 3D map-based methods (FieldMap)
4. Water cooled
5. Compatible with existing scanner hardware 7 Tesla 30 cm Bruker Biospec MRI Scanner also known as Biospec 70/30 AV1 MRI scanner
Anticipated period of performance: Contractor shall deliver and install all equipment within 10 months after receipt of order.
Capability statement /information sought. Interested organizations must provide clear and convincing documentation of their capability of providing the item(s) specified in this notice. Interested organizations that believe they possess the ability to provide the required items must submit specific documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contract Specialist. Interested organizations must provide their Company Name, DUNS number, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information.
Interested organizations are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration.
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The information submitted must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required.
The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.
The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.
All capability statements sent in response to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Rodney Brooks, Contract Specialist, at [email protected] in MS Word format by or before the closing date of this announcement. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted.
The response must be received on or before 12 pm, eastern time.
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Contracting Office Address:
31 Center Drive
Room 1B59
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Primary Point of Contact.:
Rodney Brooks
[email protected]
Rodney E. Brooks, Contract Specialist , Phone 3014020751, Email [email protected]
