Cytation confocal microscope with accessories

SAM.gov Synopsis

Document Type:  Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-23-2183133

Posted Date: 08/01/2023

Response Date: 08/08/2023

Set Aside: none

NAICS Code: 334516

Classification Code: 6640

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB

Title: Cytation confocal microscope with accessories

Primary Point of Contact: 

 Dana Monroe; dana.monroe@nih.gov

Description:

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-23-2183133 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 June 02, 2023.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1000 employees. The requirement is being competed with a brand name restriction, and without a small business set-aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for the following Brand Name Supplies:

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Confocal microscope with 60 um Nipkow disk, wf inv. microscope for fluor,BF, colorBF and ph contrast imaging with Sony CMOS; mono-based multimode plate reader. Inc. to 45 degC; linear, orbital and double orbital shaking. Rep. BTI no. C10MPWC

With the following configuration:

PMT for mono-based system : Low Noise 49984

Ship-to Country : USA Software selection : GEN5

GEN5 SOFTWARE

HIGH END CONT ACC W/24-IN MONITOR

ACCESSORY LDI 7-CH LASER TESTED

SHIPPING ACCESSORIES VIB/ISO TABLE

Installation (44K)

Introduction (44L)

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OBJV 60X WITH HOLDER

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OBJV 20X WITH HOLDER

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CUBE CONFOCAL FILTER GFP ASBY

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CUBE CONFOCAL FILTER TRITC ASBY

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CUBE CONFOCAL FILTER DAPI ASBY

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BIOTEK SOFTWARE UPGRADE

With the following configuration:

Ship-to Country : USA

Software upgrade selection : GEN5IPRIME (611)

ADD IMAGE PRIME

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Please list country of origin on quote, as well as vendor EUI # from active SAM.gov registration and delivery ETA

Place of Performance: NIH, 29 Lincoln Drive, Bldg 29B, Bethesda, MD 20852, United States.  FOB: Destination

The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.  The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements and price.

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (MAR 2023)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEC 2022)

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

(Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure FAR 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record)

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (JAN 2017)

FAR 52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

(OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26 OR show valid representation in SAM.gov

The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (DEC 2022)

FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JUN 2023)

*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC 2015)

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:  http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).

Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

Submission shall be received not later than August 8th, 2023 @ 5:00pm ET

Offers may be e-mailed to Dana Monroe at dana.monroe@nih.gov. Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-23-2183133). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. 

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Dana Monroe at dana.monroe@nih.gov