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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Title of Project: |
ONE (1) YEAR PLATINUM EXTENDED WARRANTY RENEWAL, MASTER AGREEMENT @16+ TIER; FV1000MPE BASIC (S/N 8K22039)
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Statement of Need and Purpose: |
The yearly service contract ensures that the FV1000 MPE Confocal Microscope is maintained in functional order. It is a complex and delicate instrument that requires frequent upkeep by a qualified professional technician.
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Background Information and Objective: |
RNA Regulation Section (RRS) of the Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics (LGG) mission is to investigate the post-transcriptional mechanisms that regulate gene expression in aging and diseases including neurodegenerative disorders. Confocal immunohistchemical imaging of tissue and cultured cells is employed to investigate the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of cellular functions. These methods are applied to elucidate mechanisms of cellular function in the contexts of normal aging and age-related disorders such as diabetes, obesity, sarcopenia, neurodegeneration, and cancer. In addition, confocal immunohistchemical imaging analyses are used to evaluate the efficacy of novel pharmacological interventions for the prevention and treatment. The RNA Section is particularly interested in the control of mRNA processing, transport, turnover, and translation by RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) and noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs). Confocal imaging of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) are used to detect the location and quantity of mRNA, ncRNA.
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Period of Performance: |
January 1, 2021-December 31, 2021
SCOPE OF WORK
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General Requirements: |
Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work below:
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Specific Requirements: |
LEVEL OF EFFORT:
N/A
GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The goverment will give access to the BRC Facilities.
DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES
FLUOVIEW MPE or MPE-RS System Preventative Maintenance
vendor will perform system optimization with one (1) preventative maintenance service visit per Term year. The preventative maintenance service visit will include the following:
FLUOVIEW MPE-RS System: Performance check of scanning unit, detection systems, visible laser power and alignment check, confirm laser alignment and transmission meet specification through wavelength range, multi-photon IR femto-second laser checks include measurement of laser power transmission throughout the laser wavelength range, check of IR beam alignment through Olympus delivery optics and microscope system, and confirmation of mode lock capability for all required wavelengths. confirm PC configuration and storage availability.
Related Microscope: Optical cleaning, lubrication of mechanical parts and accessories, and optical and mechanical alignment as needed.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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Travel: |
N/A
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Key Personnel: |
Field technical representative must be a highly trained and certified expert technician in the repair and operation of Olympus FV1000 MPE Confocal Microscope equipment and analysis software.
Interested parties may identify in writing their interest and capability in response to this requirement. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.
All responses must be received by closing date and must reference the announcement. Responses may be submitted electronically to the attention of the contract specialist. Fax responses will not be accepted.
All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.