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TRUCULTURE OPTIMAP


Maryland, United States
Government : Federal
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NICHD-17-070 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-91. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541711 and the business size standard is 1000 employees. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intend to contract on a sole source basis with Myriad RBM to procure the TruCulture OptiMAP.

The evaluation of the protein expression levels in autoimmune diseases like type I diabetes, will shed light into possible alterations in signaling pathways. The objective is to learn whether a disequilibrium inflammatory signaling pathways, under different biological stimuli, exists in Type 1 diabetes, and whether this knowledge will open the door for future treatments for this disease. NIDDK will evaluate a concise number of proteins, 13, involved in inflammatory pathways. The total protein levels will be evaluated from the supernatant of TruCulture tubes derived from type 1 diabetes patients and healthy controls. These TruCulture tubes were previously acquired from Myriad RBM, and by evaluating the protein levels using TruCulture Optimap provides with continuity, reagent compatibility and reproducibility in this project. The technology to accurately evaluate proteins from the supernatant of TruCulture tubes.

The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the product specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to verne.griffin@nih.gov. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all of the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due on April 21, 2017 before 11:00am EST. via email or postal mail. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NICHD-17-070. Quotations sent by postal mail or other mailing services must be submitted to the following address: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 6710B Rockledge Drive, Room 1155A, MSC 7000 Bethesda, MD 20892. Note: Fed Ex/Ups/other courier use 20817. Attention: Verne Griffin, by the date and time mentioned above. Any questions must be sent via email to verne.griffin@nih.gov and must include solicitation# NICHD-17-070 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.

Note: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification for all awards in the SAM database @ www.sam.gov .

Verne Griffin, Email verne.griffin@nih.gov

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