SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Massive Parallel Sequencing Service for Viral Vaccine Analysis
- Notice Date
- 7/9/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541711
— Research and Development in Biotechnology
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, Bldg 50 Room 422, Jefferson, Arkansas, 72079, United States
- ZIP Code
- 72079
- Solicitation Number
- 1104762
- Archive Date
- 8/4/2012
- Point of Contact
- Marcia O Park, Phone: (870) 543-7405
- E-Mail Address
-
marcia.park@fda.hhs.gov
(marcia.park@fda.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13 and with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1104762, and is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation documentation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58, dated May 18, 2012. The associated North American Industry Classification System Code is 541711, Research and Development in Biotechnology, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses. Statement of Need The Food and Drug Administration, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (FDA/CBER) has a requirement for massive parallel sequencing (MPS) service for viral vaccine analysis within the Laboratory of Method Development (LMD), Division of Viral Products/Office of Vaccines (DVP/OV). As a part of a research project on genetic stability of viral vaccines, LMD requires the analysis of several samples of amplified cDNA prepared from vaccine samples and vaccine-derived viruses by ultra-deep sequencing. The information will be used for discovery and quantification of mutants in batches of viral vaccines. The Government requires a quote for the following work: A total of 200 samples will be provided by the Government according to the following schedule: On or About Date for Batch/Sample Size Government Shipment of Samples to Contractor 15 Sep 2012 1/10 15 Oct 2012 2/20 15 Nov 2012 2/20 15 Dec 2012 2/20 15 Jan 2013 2/20 15 Feb 2013 2/20 15 Mar 2013 2/20 15 Apr 2013 2/20 15 Jun 2013 2/20 15 Jul 2013 2/20 15 Aug 2013 1/10 The Contractor shall: 1. Analyze samples of TrueSeq DNA libraries prepared in LMD from vaccine samples and vaccine derived viruses utilizing 100bp end HiSeq 2000 Illumina sequencing analysis 2. Massive Parallel Sequencing, 20 lanes of HiSeq 2000 (10-12 samples per lane), 100 bp pair end sequencing 3. Must have maximum redundancy in sequencing; results for each sample must include tens of thousands of individual sequence determinations 4. Turn around shall not exceed 6 weeks for receipt of data for each batch 5. Contractor shall provide sequencing data results via secure web and CD Period of performance for this service is anticipated to be September 15, 2012 through September 14, 2013. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm through September 30, 2012. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the Annual Representations and Certifications electronically at http://orca. bpn.gov. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: This solicitation incorporates one or more FAR or HHSAR Clauses and provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov and http://dhhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/acquisition/acquisitionpolicies.html. 352.202-1 Definitions (Jan 2006) 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (JAN 2010) The Clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Contractor shall comply with the additional following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: a. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate 1 (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553)52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub.L 108-77, 108-78). b. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontracting Awards (FEB 2012) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (If the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (15 U.S.C. 627 (d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632 (a)(2)) 52.222-3 Convict Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) ((E.O. 11246) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513) 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements _ Israeli Trade Act (MAR 2012) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138. Alt III (MAR 2012) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31.U.S.C. 3332). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999) Award will be based on technical capability (including ability to meet turnaround timeframes), past performance and price. The offeror must furnish evidence that it has the ability to meet the above technical requirements. In addition, the offeror must furnish a minimum of three contacts for the same work described above (including names and phone numbers or email addresses). The combination of technical acceptability and past performance are more important than price. Offerors who fail to complete the required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which if timely received, shall be considered. The offer must reference solicitation 1104762. The RFQ is due in person, by postal mail, fax or email to the point of contact by 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time, July 19, 2012. Any questions regarding this notice shall be submitted no later than 1:00 Pm CST, July 17, 2012 to the attention of Marcia Park at Marcia.park@fda.hhs.gov.
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- Zip Code: 20895
- Zip Code: 20895
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