Model 491 Prep Cell System and Accessories

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., 2000 Alfred Nobel Dr., Hercules, CA 94547-1801.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source

This purchase is for:

 Catalog Number                              Description                                                                                                  QTY

1702928                                          Model 491 Prep Cell Without Buffer Recirculation Pump                                6

                                                        Continuous-elution electrophoresis cell, 1--500 mg/0.5--15

                                                        ml sample capacity (mass/volume), includes gel casting equipment

1645056                                          PowerPac HV Power Supply 100--120/220--240 V, power supply for            3

                                                        high-voltage applications including lowcurrent applications such as IEF and DNA

                                                        sequencing, includes power cord

7318160                                          Model EM-1 Econo UV Monitor 100/120 V, single wavelength UV monitor,    4

                                                        includes control and optic modules, for 254 and 280 nm filters, system cable 4,

                                                        Luer-Lok fittings

7410002                                          BioFrac Fraction Collector 100/240 V, fraction collector, includes power         1

                                                        cord, rack set F1 (2 x flatpack, 13 mm), BioFrac Diverter Valve, fittings kit

1702929                                          Buffer Recirculation Pump 100/120 V, for use with Model 491 prep                1

                                                        cell (#170-2926)

1702934                                         Cooling Finger Assembly Pkg of 1, assembly, includes feedline                      5

                                                       connectors, for use with Model 491 prep cell (#170-2926, 170-2927)              4

1702939                                        Sample Application/Overlay Buffer Kit Kit includes sample loading guide and

                                                      syringe with PTFE tubing, for use with Model 491 prep cell (#170-2926,

                                                      170-2927)

1702911                                         Elution Frit Kit MW cutoff 6,000, includes 5 dialysis membranes, for use      4

                                                       with mini prep cell (#170-2915, 170-2908)

1702948                                         Elution Frit Kit MW cutoff 3,500, includes 5 dialysis membranes, for use       4

                                                       with mini prep cell (#170-2915, 170-2908)

Delivery by:

September 30, 2024

This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes.  Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement.  Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to, moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov, by July 17, 2024, 5:00 PM EST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this quote contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government and information received will only be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Brian D. Moyer at the above email address.