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AUTOMATED CELL SEPARATORS

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 08/20/2024

Procurement Summary

The NIH/NIAID/LIR/HSIS requires wo (2)automated cell separators which are intended to satisfy a requirement. This instruments are uniquely suited to isolate cell types that are the subject of research in the lab. With automated features and the ability to sequentially separate cells from multiple patients. With automated features and the ability to sequentially separate cells from the multiple patients, the automated cell separators will increase lab efficiency and reproducibility and can ensure a controlled experimental procedure that does not change among patients or experiments. NAICS Code 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Automated Cell Separator that MUST meet the following requirements: FLUIDICS • Pipetting volume range - 0.02–50 mL • Uptake flow rate - 0.25–8 mL/min •Liquids - Running Buffer – MACS Separation Buffer, Washing Solution, Storage solution (70% Ethanol), Bleach • solution (1%Sodium hypochlorite solution) • Technical specifications • Working temperature - 15–30 °C • Storage temperature - Room temperature •Humidity - 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing • Altitude max. - 2000 m • Emission sound pressure level at workstation - <70dB(A) • USB ports - 2 x USB 2.0 ports (rear panel), 2 x USB 3.0 ports(display) Template for Individual or Class Determination and Findings(D&F) For Domestic Nonavailability Exceptions to the Buy American Act 2024-05-01 • Additional ports - RS232 Interface (labeled COM)Ethernet Interface (labeled LAN) CAN Bus + DC Output (labeled Power CAN) Bottle Sensor Interface (labeled Bottle Sensor) For service only: CAN-Bus + DC-Output (labeled CAN) • RAM - 4 GB •Mass storage - SSD, 64 GB • Input voltage - 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz •Maximum power consumption - 200 W • Average power consumption -50 W • Fuses - 2 x T4A, 250 V FOOTPRINT AND DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS • Monitor - 10.1" LCD touchscreen • Footprint (w x d) - 387 mm x 289 mm (15.2" x 11.4") • Footprint with Sampler S (w x d) -438 mm x 454 mm (17.2" x 17.9") • Dimensions (w x d) - 605 mm x384 mm (23.8" x 15.1") • Dimensions with Sampler S (w x d) - 633 mmx 491 mm (24.9" x 19.3") with all covers open (w x d) 819 mm x 610 •mm (32.2" x 24.0") • Dimensions with accessory with all covers open(w x d) - 824 mm x 610 mm (32.4" x 24.0") • Height - 395 mm–500mm (15.6"–19.7") (adjustable touchscreen) Weight - 31 kg.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Based on the above market research findings and results from the Sources Sought, there are no domestically manufactured products that meet the government needs that mined, produces, or manufactured in the United States. A foreign manufactured was found that meets the needs of the Government.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

08/19/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH