SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Gas Chromatograph
- Notice Date
- 9/27/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- Po Box 9115, Arlington, VA 22219
- ZIP Code
- 22219
- Solicitation Number
- 10522H2228
- Response Due
- 9/28/2012
- Archive Date
- 3/27/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Vincent Sanchez, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 7038756629, Fax: 7038756006
- E-Mail Address
-
sanchezvj@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 10522H2228. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 429522. GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the FedBid Fee, for contract-specific items. If FedBid receives notice that, due to inclusion of the FedBid Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the FedBid Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-09-28 15:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Sterling, VA 20166 The Department of State requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following: LI 001, GC-MSD Part No. G3440A Agilent 7890A Series GC Custom. includes LAN interface, 7693 interface, 20-ramp oven programming, 6 heated zones, 2 analog out, keyboard and display pressure setpoints to 0.001psi (0-99psi) Capillary S/Sl inlet with EPC Mass Spectrometer Detector Interface - At a minimum "equal" products must meet the following salient specifications (features) See Attachment 1:, 5, EA; LI 002, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 G1033A NIST 2011 MS Library Bundle includes 243k spectra with names, chemical structures, and retention indices. Includes MS/MS Spectra Lib, NIST search and AMDIS programs., 5, EA; LI 003, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 Item No. G4513A Model No.7693A Autoinjector Includes transfer turret, 16-sample turret, mounting post, parking post for GC. 10ul syringe, and solvent bottles., 5, EA; LI 004, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 122-0132 DB-1MS 30 m, 0,25 mm, 0,25 um., 5, EA; LI 005, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 122-3832 DB-35MS 30m, 0.25mm, 0.25um, 5, EA; LI 006, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 CP17976 Gas Clean Filter kit GC-MS (1/8 in), 5, EA; LI 007, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 19199M Installation Kit for GCs w/out gas purifiers. Includes leak detection fluid, swage-type fittings, copper tubing, syringes, screw-drivers and wrenches., 5, EA; LI 008, Distributor supplied services Must includes 3 days of installation and familiarization provided by authorized manufacturer or distributor, 5, EA; LI 009, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 401403 Mx3000P Real-TimePCR Sys110Vwi/NotbkComp, 5, EA; LI 010, Real Time PCR 401333 QPCR 96-Well plates, non-skirted, pk/25 - At a minimum "equal" products must meet the following salient specifications (features) See Attachment 2:, 3, EA; LI 011, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 2 600567 MX3000 INSTALL PLATE, B-ACTIN, 3, EA; LI 012, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 2 600882 Brilliant III Ultra-Fast SYBR QPCR MM, 3, EA; LI 013, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 2 929904 Agilent General PCR Combo Pack, 3, EA; LI 014, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 2 Must include 2 days of installation and familiarization provided by authorized manufacturer or distributor, 3, EA; LI 015, Thermal Cycle G8800A SureCycler 8800 base unit for use with compatible thermal block units from Manufacturer. - At a minimum "equal" products must meet the following salient specifications (features) See Attachment 3:, 11, EA; LI 016, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 3 G8810A 8810 96 Well Thermal block for use with the 8800 Thermal Cycler base unit., 11, EA; LI 017, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 3 401333 QPCR 96-Well plates, non-skirted, pk/25, 11, EA; LI 018, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 3 929904 Manufacturer General PCR Combo Pack, 11, EA; LI 019, Distributor supplied services Must include installation and familiarization provided by authorized manufacturer or distributor, 11, EA; LI 020, GC-HSS-FID G3440A Agilent 7890A Series GC Custom. includes LAN interface, 7693 interface, 20-ramp oven programming, 6 heated zones, 2 analog out, keyboard and display pressure setpoints to 0.001psi (0-99psi99psi) With the following configuration: Capillary S/Sl inlet with EPC FID w/EPC, for capillary column only - At a minimum "equal" products must meet the following salient specifications (features) See Attachment 4:, 2, EA; LI 021, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 4 123-1364 DB-624 60m, 0.32mm, 1.80um, 2, EA; LI 022, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 4 123-7063 DB-WAX 60m, 0.32mm, 0.50um, 2, EA; LI 023, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 4 G4556A 7697A Headspace Sampler, 12 Vial. Single vial heating. Controlled by built-in keypad or external data system. Includes onboard EPC, LAN and APG communication, 1mL sample loop., 2, EA; LI 024, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 4 G7318AA 7697A Headspace Control GC ChemStation, 2, EA; LI 025, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 4 M8400AA OpenLAB CDS Inst. Driver for Agilent GC Adds instrument control and data acquisition for an Agilent GC instrument to an OpenLAB CDS AIC or an OpenLAB CDS Workstation., 2, EA; LI 026, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 4 19199N Install Kit for GCs w/Gas Purifiers, 2, EA; LI 027, Distributor supplied services Must include 3 days of installation and familiarization provided by authorized manufacturer or distributor, 2, EA; LI 028, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 G3242A 5975C inert MSD/DS Std Turbo EI System. Includes G3171A MSD with inert EI source, MSD ChemStation SW, PC and LaserJet printer., 5, EA; LI 029, Optional items - Alternatives See Attachment 1 M8380AA OpenLAB CDS ChemStation PC Bundle PC installed with OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Workstation., 5, EA; 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, Department of State 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids.All responsible Sellers 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.Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact 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. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror if not the manufacturer must provide proof of being a certified authorized distributor - REQUIRED. In addition, any firms quoting proposed alternative solutions must offer NON-PRICING responses which includes technical information and certifications demonstrating equavalence with the salient characteristics offered with this solicitaiton so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation; these can be submitted to clientservices@fedbid.com. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturer?s warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request. The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Bid from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer?s current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software. GSA schedule orders may include "open market" items, i.e., items not on the awardee's list of GSA schedule items, only in compliance with FAR 8.402(f). Offerors should verify in writing which items are listed on their GSA schedule contracts and which items are "open market" items. In order to notate which items are open market, in accordance with FAR 8.402(f)(3), Seller must write "open market" in the Line Item Description for any item not currently active on the cited contract, or list in the Seller Bid Description field all open market line numbers (e.g. "Open Market Items: Lines 1, 2, 3.") Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been ?substantially transformed? in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered ?substantially transformed? based solely on its integration into IT or other systems. The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of A) The offeror shall provide the government, with its offer submission, written verification from the GSA schedule holder that an agreement exists that validates the offeror's right to offer the GSA schedule items on behalf of the GSA schedule holder, if other than the offeror; and, B) By proactively complying with this offer term, sellers accept that the government will make award to the GSA schedule holder only, as the sole awardee. Further, the sole awardee and only the sole awardee shall submit its invoice to the government and receive payment from the government. All bid prices must include shipping Beltsville, MD 20705. No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation. Clearly identify the item by brand name, if any, and make or model number. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer. Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in the product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. An evaluation will be conducted based on best value, where delivery schedule offered, technical compliance as defined by staying as close to teh listed specifications as identified, and past performance are more important than price. The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 365 Days of final delivery in which the Contracting Officer has to exercise the option. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of clause) The services required under this Request for Quote are not on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. Mandatory/Optional use Federal Supply Schedules get priority preference over other sources of supply, should no responses be received under GSA Federal supply schedule as set-aside, this requirement will be then put out to unrestricted GSA Schedule Holders., should no responses be received, this requirement may be placed out to Open Market commercial sources set-asides (including educational and nonprofit institutions) followed by unrestricted open market sources should no open market set-aside sources be able to respond.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/FedBid.com/FedBid1/10522H2228/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Sterling, VA 20166
- Zip Code: 20166
- Zip Code: 20166
- Record
- SN02900730-W 20120929/120927235111-82cfcfc2a848c42c2a8e44b79cf030b1 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |