SAM #12639526P0182

Award of BD Biosciences Spectral Flow Cytometer with Cell Imaging and Support Services

This award supports USDA's APHIS MRPBS VS D&B CVB laboratory operations with advanced cell analysis technology: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), MRPBS, VS, D&B, CVB - OEM Highlight: - Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD Biosciences) is the sole manufacturer and vendor - Products and Quantities: - 1 BD Biosciences FACSDiscover A8 Spectral Flow Cytometer with cell imaging capabilities (5-laser system) - 1 Instrument table - 1 Detergent solution concentrate - 1 Set of calibration beads - 1 Set of Trucount Absolute Counting Tubes IVD - 1 Setup MSB 150 test - 1 Computer for instrument operation (standalone, FlowJo compatible) - 3 Copies of FlowJo analysis software - Services and Support: - 2-year extended warranty for the cytometer - Onsite setup and initial staff training - Technical support during installation - Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justified by proprietary technology and software compatibility with existing USDA lab systems - Instrument must support rapid, accurate measurement and visualization of live cell populations - Equipment is critical for regulatory sample testing, reagent development, and research into alternatives to animal testing

Description

This award is a sole-source, fixed price, 90 day delivery, new contract for the manufacture or procurement of a spectral flow cytometer with cell imaging capabilities, a critical piece of scientific equipment which measures fluorescent emission spectra from stained samples allowing for the rapid and accurate measurement of specific live cell populations within a mixed sample as well as being capable of visualizing the cells. The spectral flow cytometer is needed to ensure the laboratory is capable of testing regulatory samples which are submitted to the laboratory, enhance the laboratory’s capabilities to produce and develop new reagents used in regulatory testing, and support the ongoing research efforts focused on finding alternatives to animal testing.

The justification is IAW 41 U.S.C. 1901 FAR 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures.

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