2 Hybrid Photon Detectors

DESCRIPTION: The National Institutes of Health – NIAAA/   The Laboratory of Molecular Physiology (LMP) requests the purchase of 2 Hybrid Photon Detectors (HPM-100-40), 1 Time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC) module (SPC-150-N), 1 TCSPC Routing Unit (HRT-41) and a compatible PC with PCI slots to control these components. The requested time-correlated spectroscopy components are specialized instrumentation manufactured by Becker and Hickl (B&H), GmbH in Germany and distributed by Boston Electronics, the sole sales representative for B&H in the USA. These components will be used to replicate an automated spectroscopy system developed in our lab at NIH (Auto-FPFA: An Automated Microscope for Characterizing Genetically Encoded Biosensors. T. A. Nguyen, H. L. Puhl III, A. K. Pham & S. S. Vogel. Scientific Reports 8:7374 1-17, 2018) that was previously designed around these same B&H components. We therefore know that this design with these requested components will work for our

specific experimental needs. Additionally, over the past ten years LMP has developed several software routines specifically to control B&H detectors and TCSPC modules, as well as for data analysis of data in B&H’s proprietary file format. The use of components from other manufacturers would require extensive new software development. Furthermore, LMP has been operating several other microscope systems based on B&H detectors and TCSPC modules for many years. Thus, the operation and maintenance of this new microscope system will require little additional effort. This proposed procurement is for a service for which the government intends to negotiate with one source to Boston Electronics located in Brookline, MA.   However, we will accept and evaluate all proposals submitted and will award if the equipment is comparable, compatible and the price lowest to any vendor or distributor who submits the winning quote.  In order to comply with the requirements in this Special Notice, the responses should be based on our interpretation of the general requirements provided- Specs listed below.  Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within the time and date of publication of this "Special Notice” will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive procurement.Required supplies for TCSPC ComponentsTCSPC Modules1 Channel TCSPC/FLIM Module, PCI Bus, 8 MB Memory, 1-4k bins, 256-4M Curves, SCAN, FIFO Mode, Busmaster DMA; incl.Standard Cable Set and SPCM Data Acquisition and System / Operating SoftwareComputer            High-performance imaging computer with 4x PCI, 3x PCIe27" LED Monitor for imaging applicationTCSPC Multidetector Options4 Channel TCSPC Routing Unit for PMTs and MCPs Experiment Control ModulesDetector Control Unit for USB-port - 4x outputs for up to 4 B&H detectors or B&H lasers, each output features overload protection and peltier cooling andsupports various Hamamatsu detectors               - 1x output for shutter control, provides digital signals and switchable supply voltages of +12 V, +5 V, -5               - incl. 19V, 7.9A power-supply, USB-cable, control software for   Windows 10, 7 (32/64bit). Detectors            High speed hybrid detector for TCSPC, GaAsP, 300-730 nm, 3 mm cathode diameter, time resolution 120 ps, C-mountHOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration/SAM and submit a price quotation by 10:00 am, ET, July  25th, 2020. Offerors should submit one copy of the quote to MOE FILALI via email. Electronic transmissions to Moe.Filali@nih.gov are preferable but must be timely. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal is received by the date and time shown above.The following Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2005), 52.212-4 (Sept 2005), 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2006). (6)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).Primary Point of Contact:MOE FILALI Contracting Office Address: NIH/NICHD Office of Acquisitions6710B Rockledge Drive, Room 1145DBethesda, MD 20817(w) 301.827 7737Moe.filali@nih.gov