SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Lab/Medical Supplies
- Notice Date
- 5/10/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 6011 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- NIH05022012CH2
- Response Due
- 5/14/2012
- Archive Date
- 11/10/2012
- Point of Contact
- Name: Carol Hayden, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 3014023340, Fax: 3014027494
- E-Mail Address
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haydenc@od.nih.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is NIH05022012CH2 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-05-14 13:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Gaithersburg, MD 20877 The DHHS NIH National Institute of Health requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, FILTER UNIT, NALGE #567-0020 NSN: 663000L012248Description: FILTER UNIT: PES (POLYETHERSULFONE MEMBRANE), SUPOR MACH V, FASTERFLOW MEMBRANE, LOW PROTEIN BINDING, 1 LITER CAPACITY, 90 MM MEMBRANE, 0.2 UM PORESIZE, BLUE COLLAR, SCREW CLOSURE, STERILE,SHALL BE NALGE #567-0020, U/I:CS, STD PG: 12/CASE, 84, cs; LI 002, SPREADER, CELL NSN: 664000L016175Description: SPREADER: CELL SPREADER, DISPOSABLE AND NON-BREAKABLE, L-SHAPED DESIGN FOR EASY SPREADING, TURN PETRI DISH 360 DEGREES TO PROVIDE SMOOTH ANDEVEN SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION, STERILE, SHALL BE #EF8171B, U/I: PG. 10 SPREADERS PERPOUCH, 50 POUCHES PER BOX, 6BOXES PER CS, 12, pg; LI 003, TAPE, LABEL #LX14830DD NSN: 749000L017078Description: LABEL TAPE: SELF-ADHERING, CAN BE USED IN FREEZERS, AUTOCLAVES, WATER AND OIL BATHS, 1" CORE, LENGTH: 500", WIDTH: 3/4", LAVENDER IN COLOR,SHALL BE DAIGGER #LX14830DD, U/I: RO,STD PG: 16 ROLL PER CASE., 32, ro; LI 004, FILTER UNIT NSN: 663000L012231Description: FILTER UNIT, PES (POLYETHERSULFONE MEMBRANE), SUPOR MACH V, FASTERFLOW MEMBRANE, LOW PROTEIN BINDING, VOLUME: 150 ML\ SIZE: 50 MM MEMBRANE 0.2 UM PORE\ COLOR: BLUE COLLAR\ SCREW CLOSURE, STERILE, MFG: NALGE\ MPN: 165-0020 OR 565-0020\ UI: CS\ STDPG: 12 CS\, 11, cs; LI 005, TIP,PIPET,ART REACH #2140 NSN: 664000L017079Description: PIPET TIP: ART REACH #2140.10 MCL PIPET TIP EXTENDED PIPETTOR BARREL DOES NOT CONTACT INTERIOR SURFACE OF 1.5 ML TUBE PATENTED SELF-SEALING FILTER TIP THAT PROTECTS PIPETTORS FROM CROSSOVER CONTAMINATION BY NOT ALLOWING LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PIPETTOR. LOW RETENTION TECHNOLOGY MAKES THE PIPET TIP EXTREMELY HYDROPHOBIC. INSIDE OF THE TIP HAS EXTRAORDINARY SURFACE ENERGY THAT CAUSES LIQUID TO EXPENSE FROM THE TIP AT A GREATER RATE DURING ASPIRATION AND DISPENSE MODES, THUS IMPROVING REPRODUCIBILITY, IMPROVING SAMPLE ACCURACY &REDUCES SAMPLE RETENTION INSIDE THE TIP.PRESTERILIZED NON-AUTOCLAVABLE, SHALL BE ART REACH #2140. 960 RACKED TIPS PERPKG, STD PG: 5 PACKAGES PER CASE., 55, pg; LI 006, CUVETTE, SPECTROPHO, 1.5ML NSN: 6640012852497Description: CUVETTE: SEMI-MICRO, POLYSTYRENE,1.5ML, DISPOSABLE, OUTSIDE WALLS SHALL BE FLUSH FOR SECURE CLAMPING INTO SPECTROPHOTOMETER CUVETTE HOLDERS; 100 PER STYROFOAM TRAY-TOP AND BOTTOM, TRAY IN INDIVIDUAL BOX; 10 BOXES PER CASE, SHALL BESTOCKWELL CATALOG #2410. STANDARD PACKAGING IS 100 PER BOX, 10 BOXES PER CASE., 20, cs; LI 007, TIP, PIPET ART1000E #2079ENSN: 6640013991150Description: IP,PIPET 1000UL, STERILE, NATURAL IN COLOR. POLYPROPYLENE, POLYTHYLENE. MBP'S SELF-SEALING FILTER TIP THATPROTECTS PIPETTORS FROM CROSSOVER CONTAMINATION BY NOT ALLOWING LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PIPETTOR.LOW RETENTION TECHNOLOGY MAKES THE PIPET TIP EXTREMELY HYDROPHOBIC. INSIDE OF THE TIP HAS AN EXTRAORDINARY SURFACEENERGY THAT CAUSES LIQUID TO EXPENSE FROM THE TIP AT A GREATER RATE DURING ASPIRATION AND DISPENSE MODES. THUS IMPROVING SAMPLEREPRODUCIBILITY IMPROVING SAMPLE ACCURACY & REDUCES SAMPLE RETENTION INSIDE THE TIP. NONAUTOCLAVABLE. SHALL BE ART 1000E, #2079E. U/I: BOX, STD PG: 96 TIPS PER RACK, 10 RACKS PER BOX, 4 BOXES PER CASE, 84, bx; LI 008, CLOCK,DUAL TIMER #GX24780 NSN: 664500L016160Description: CLOCK,DUAL TIMER: BATTERY (INCLUDED) OPERATED, 24 HOUR COUNT-DOWN WITH REVERSE COUNT-UP AFTER ALARM SOUNDS, COUNTS IN ONE SECOND INTERVALS, LARGE 1" HIGH DIGITAL DISPLAY, MEMORY BUTTON, COUNTER OR WALL MOUNTING, BRANDS OTHER THAN DAIGGER#GX24780, U/I: EA, STANDARD PACKAGING: 10 EACH PER CASE., 20, EA; LI 009, WEIGH BOAT, MEDIUM NSN: 6670010147211Description: WEIGHING, FLEXIBLE POLYSTYRENE, DISPOSABLE, NON-STERILE (WEIGH BOATS), SIZE MEDIUM, 81 MM BY 81 MM SQUARE, 22 MM DEEP,CAPACITY 116 GRAMS, U/I: PG, STANDARD PACKAGING: 500 PER PACKAGE, 6 PACKAGES PER CASE. #EF1420B, 24, pg; LI 010, WEIGH BOAT, SMALL NSN: 6670-01-110-7675Description: DISH: WEIGHING, FLEXIBLE POLYSTYRENE, DISPOSABLE, NON-STERILE (WEIGH BOATS), SIZE SMALL, 41 MM BY 41 MM SQUARE BY 8 MM DEEP, CAPACITY 8 GRAMS, BRANDS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED SHALL BE EVALUATEDAND APPROVED PRIOR TO PURCHASE, U/I: BX, STANDARDPACKAGING: 500 PER BOX, 8 BOXES PER CASE. #EF1420A, 16, bx; LI 011, THERMOMETER, LAB NSN: 668500L017084Description: THERMOMETER LABORATORY: REDI-SPIRIT FILLED, NON-MERCURY, -50 TO +50 DEGREE C RANGE, 1 DEGREE C DIVISIONS, 305 MM LENGTH, TEFLON COATED, TOTAL IMMERSION,GLASS WITH TOP SUSPENSION RING, SHALL BE ERTCO #601-SC. U/I:EA STD PG: 1 EA, 29, EA; LI 012, THERMOMETER, LABNSN: 668500L017088Description: THERMOMETER LABORATORY: REDI-SPIRIT FILLED, NON-MERCURY, -100 TO +50 DEGREE C RANGE, 1 DEGREE C DIVISIONS,305MM LENGTH, TEFLON COATED, TOTAL IMMERSION, GLASS WITH TOP SUSPENSION RING, SHALL BE ERTCO#603-SC. U/I: EA, STD PG: 1EACH., 37, EA; LI 013, TAPE, LABEL #LX14830QNSN: 749000L017066Description: LABEL TAPE: SELF-ADHERING, CAN BE USED IN FREEZERS,AUTOCLAVES, WATER AND OIL BATHS, 1" CORE, LENGTH: 500", WIDTH 1/2", RED IN COLOR, SHALL BE DAIGGER #LX14830Q, U/I: RO, STDPG: 24 ROLLS PER CASE., 24, ro; LI 014, TAPE, LABEL #LX14830S NSN: 749000L017068Description: LABEL TAPE: SELF-ADHERING, CAN BE USED IN FREEZERS,AUTOCLAVES, WATER AND OIL BATHS, 1" CORE, LENGTH: 500", WIDTH 1/2", BLUE IN COLOR, SHALL BE DAIGGER #LX14830S, U/I: RO, STDPG: 24 ROLLS PER CASE., 24, ro; LI 015, 2 STRAINER, CELL, 70 MICRON NSN: 664000L016182Description: STRAINER: CELL STAINER, 70 MICRON, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED, STERILE, WHITE COLOR FRAME, ALTERNATIVE TO GAUZE FILTRATION IN PROCEDURES INVOLVING DISSASSOCIATION OF CELLS FROM EITHER CLUMPS OR PRIMARY TISSUES, NYLON MESH FITS INTO 50 MLCONICAL TUBE, U/I: CS, STD PG: 50 PER CASE #352350, 99, cs; LI 016, 3 TIP, PIPET #22-49-604-2 NSN: 664000L017256Description: TIPS: COMBITIPS PLUS, STERILE, POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT RESERVOIRS, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED, FOR USE WITH REPEATER PLUSPIPETTE, CAN ALSO BE USED WITH THE ORIGINAL REPEATER PIPETTE, PLASTIC, DISPOSABLE, 0.5 ML IN SIZE, 100 PER PG,SHALL BE BRINKMANN#22-49-604-2, U/I: PG, STD PG: 1/PG, 12PG/CASE, 24, pg; LI 017, TUBE, CRYOTUBE NUNC #366656 NSN: 6640011564700Description: TUBE (CRYOTUBE): FREEZING 1.2 CC CAPACITY; POLYPROPYLENE; CERTIFIED STERILE (SAL 10.6) ACCORDING TO ISO11137. CONFORMS TO IATA REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATING DIAGNOSTIC SPECIMENS. CE MARKED FOR INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION,SELFSTANDING & SKIRTED, 12.5 MM DIAMETER; 42 MM,HEIGHT WITH CAPMOUNTED SCREW CAPWITH SILICON, GASKET; INTERNALLY THREADED, WHITE MARKING AREA FOR IDENTIFICATION W/1.0ML FILL LINE, CONICAL BOTTOM, COBALT-60 IRRADIATION, NON-PYROGENIC, NON-MUTAGENIC, NON- EMBRYOGENIC(MOUSE EMBRYO TEST) CERTIFICATE OF STERILITY IN EACH PACKAGE. NON TOXIC, USP CLASS VI PACKAGED W/RECLOSABLE BAGS PRINTEDWITH CATALOG & LOT NUMBERS. CASES SHALL BE LABELED ON THE OUTSIDE AS FOLLOWS: ITEM NAME, SIZE, MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR, CATALOG NUMBER, QUANTITY. NUNC #366656, U/I: 50 BAG,10 BAGS/BOX, 4 BOXES/CASE, 2000 TUBES/CASE, 40 CASES PER SKID, 5, bx; LI 018, TIP,AEROSOL,ART20E #2149E NSN: 6640013991145Description: TIP, PIPET: 10 UL, STERILE, NATURAL COLOR, POLYPROPYLENE, POLYETHYLENE, MBPSELF-SEALING FILTER TIP THATPROTECTS PIPETTORS FROM CROSSOVER CONTAMINATION BY NOT ALLOWING LIQUIDS OR AEROSLS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PIPETTOR. LOW RETENTION TECHNOLOGY MAKES THE PIPET TIP EXTREMELY HYDROPHOBIC. INSIDE OF THE TIP HAS AN EXTRAORDINARY SURFACE ENERGY THAT CAUSES LIQUID TO EXPENSE FROM THE TIP AT A GREATER RATE DURING ASPIRATION AND DISPENSE MODES, THUS IMPROVING SAMPLE REPRODUCIBILITY,IMPROVING SAMPLE ACCURACY, & REDUCES SAMPLE RETENTION INSIDE THE TIP. NON-AUTOCLAVABLE, FITSTHE EPPENDORF ULTRA-MICRO 0.5-10UL SHALLBE ART20E,#2149E,U/I: BX,STD PG: 96 TIPS PER RACK, 10 RACKS PER BOX, 5 BOXES PER CASE, 10, bx; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DHHS NIH National Institute of Health intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHHS NIH National Institute of Health is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Deliveries should be made to the NIH Distribution Center located at 16050 Industrial Drive, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays and when special arrangements are made with NIH Distribution Center in advance. Chemical deliveries should be made to Chemical Section and delivery tick marked "ATTN: CHEMICAL SECTION", All shipments shall be clearly marked with the order number visible on the packing/delivery ticket as well as the outer package/container. All items delivered under this order must be in accordance with the item description(s) standard packaging & marking requirements. All shipments must be bar coded. The bar code shall be 3-of-9 code as per the current Fed. Std. No. 123 and Military Standard, MIL-STD-I 189. The 13 digit National Stock Number for the specific item shall be marked below the bar code symbol. VENDORS MUST INCLUDE THEIR COMPANIES NAME ABOVE OR BELOW THE BAR CODE FOR EACH LABEL. ***NOTE: THE BAR CODE WHEN SCANNED SHOULD READ THE 13 DIGIT NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS ONLY. NOMENCLAUTRE, HYPENS, DASHES, ASTERISKS, ECT. SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE BAR CODE. A BRIEF ITEM DESCRIPTION CAN BE INCLUDED ON THE BABEL ABOVE OR BELOW THE BAR CODE FOR EACH LABEL. The standard pallet size for deliveries to the main warehouse area shall be 40" x 48" or 42" x 48" (4 way Pallet) stacked no more than 55" high and for the Chemical warehouse pallet size be 36"x40" (4 way pallet) stacked no more than 40" high. Ordered items must not be commingled on the pallet. A Report of Discrepancy (ROD) Standard Form 364 will be prepared for each item not confirming to item description, quantity, packaging, or other special provisions of the order. The vendor will be notified of any discrepancy and will be given 10 days to correct any discrepancy of notifying this office of a proposed alternative corrective action plan. Should there be a problem regarding a delivery as required by the terms and conditions or special provisions of the order, the vendor must contact the Purchasing Agent listed on the Record of Call at "P.A. Name" or in block 10 on the purchase order. If you are unable to reach the Purchasing Agent or need additional information contact OLM, SMD Supply Management Branch. Failing to comply with the terms and conditions or special provisions of the order will result in delays in receiving, acceptance, payment and may hinder future opportunities to provide supplies to the NIH Distribution Center. In addition to the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, the following are special provisions applicable to all orders for delivery to the NIH Supply Center. 1. Deliveries should be made to the NIH Supply Center located at 16050 Industrial Drive, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, Tel: 301-496-9156 or 301-496-9157, between the hours of 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays and when special arrangements are made with the NIH Supply Center in advance. Chemical deliveries should be made to Chemical Section and delivery ticket marked "ATTN: CHEMICAL SECTION". All shipments shall be clearly marked with the order number visible on the packing/delivery ticket as well as the outer package/container. 2. All items delivered under this order must be in accordance with the item description standard packaging and marking requirements. 3. All shipments must be barcoded. The bar code shall be 3-of-9 code as per the current Fed. Std. No. 123 and Military Standard, MIL-STD-I-189. The 13 digit National Stock Number for the specific item shall be marked below the bar code symbol. VENDORS MUST INCLUDE THEIR COMPANIES NAME ABOVE OR BELOW THE BAR CODE FOR EACH LABEL. *** NOTE: THE BAR CODE WHEN SCANNED SHOULD READ THE 13 DEIGIAL NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS ONLY. NOMENCLATURE, HYPHENS, DASHES, ASTERISKS, ETC. SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE BAR CODE. A BRIEF ITEM DESCRIPTION CAN BE INCLUDED ON THE LABEL, ABOVE OR BELOW THE BAR CODE FOR EACH LABEL. 4. The standard pallet size for deliveries to the main warehouse area shall be 40"x48" or 42"x48" (4-way pallet) stacked not more than 55" high and for the Chemical Warehouse pallet size shall be 36"x40" (4-way pallet) stacked not more that 40" high. Ordered items must not be commingled on the pallet. A Report of Discrepancy (ROD), Standard Form 364, will be prepared for each item not conforming to item description, quantity, packaging, or other special provisions of the order. The vendor will be notified of any discrepancy and will be given 10 days to correct any discrepancy notifying this office of a proposed alternate corrective action plan. Should there be a problem regarding a delivery as required by the terms and conditions or special provisions of the order, the vendor must contact the Purchasing Agent listed on the Order. If you are unable to reach the Purchasing Agent or need additional information, contact OLAO Supply Management Branch at 301-496-3395. Failing to comply with the terms and conditions or special provisions of the order will result in delays in receiving, acceptance, payment and may hinder future opportunities to provide supplies to the NIH Supply Center.
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