SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Replacement Animal Caging and Complete Caging Systems
- Notice Date
- 5/1/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 332999
— All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, Maryland, 20857-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- FDA_13-233-1115835
- Archive Date
- 5/23/2013
- Point of Contact
- Howard Nesmith, Phone: 870-543-7459
- E-Mail Address
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howard.nesmith@fda.hhs.gov
(howard.nesmith@fda.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The government intends to issue a Purchase Order in accordance with FAR PART 13.106 for the below requirement under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number is FDA_13-233-1115835. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-66, April 1, 2013. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is- 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; Size standard 750 in numbers of employees. This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business set -aside requirement. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Howard Nesmith by e-Mail at howard.nesmith@fda.hhs.gov. Respondents are responsible for delivery in person, by e-mail, fax, mail or other delivery method their complete proposal and any additional documents before 9:00 am (Central Standard Time - Local Prevailing Time in Jefferson, Arkansas) on May 8, 2013 to howard.nesmith@fda.hhs.gov, Fax (870) 543-7990, or mail to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), OO/OFBA/OAGS, Attention of Howard Nesmith, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, AR 72079-9502. PLEASE NOTE - The above contact information is for the Contracting Office and not necessarily the delivery address. The delivery address is indicated in the FOB Destination section below. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Division of Veterinary Services (DVS) is in need of and soliciting for the purchase of replacement animal caging and complete caging systems. Any award resulting from this solicitation is contingent on the availability of funds within the 2013 Fiscal Year. Contractors shall state on their quotes that they are valid thru September 30, 2013. Item 1 Mouse Cage w/control valve • High temperature autoclavable Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) • 75 sq. • 7.75W" x 12L" X 6.5H" • Fitted with an assembly that supplies air to the cage • Edstrom watering valve assembly is on each cage. • Shielded valve (located in the cage) permits the valve assembly and air inlet diffuser to travel with the cage for sterilization. • Drinking water valve will be compatible with hyper-chlorinated or acidified water and autoclavable to 300 degrees • Shall fit Allentown Rack Models # MD75JU140MVSPCD3 and MD75JU70MVSPCD3 Quantity: 600 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 2 Micro Barrier Reduced Height Top w/Hinged Retainer • High temperature autoclavable Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) • 7.75W" x 12L" X 2.5H" • High temperature micro-barrier three (3) piece filter top, with a hinged retainer that holds a Reemay® Spunbond Polyester Filtration Media filter paper • Shall fit Item #1 above • Shall fit Allentown Rack Models # MD75JU140MVSPCD3 and MD75JU70MVSPCD3 Quantity: 500 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 3 High Temperature Cage w/Holes Only-w/o Air Bullet and Watering Valve • High temperature autoclavable Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) • 75 sq. • 7.75W" x 12L" X 6.5H" • Same as Item #1 less Air Bullet and Watering Valve • Shall fit Allentown Rack Models # MD75JU140MVSPCD3 and MD75JU70MVSPCD3 (if proposed cages do not fit this rack, contractors may provide their own racks but the cost of the new racks shall be included in the cost of the proposal and the additional cost for the racks will be considered in the total price for award evaluation purposes) Quantity: 500 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 4 Mouse Cage w/control valve • High temperature autoclavable Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) • 10W" x 19L" X 6H" • Fitted with an assembly that supplies air to the cage • Edstrom watering valve assembly is on each cage. • Shielded valve (located in the cage) permits the valve assembly and air inlet diffuser to travel with the cage for sterilization. • Drinking water valve will be compatible with hyper-chlorinated or acidified water and autoclavable to 300 degrees • Shall fit Allentown Rack Models # MD75JU140MVSPCD3 and MD75JU70MVSPCD3 Quantity: 300 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 5 Rat Cage w/control valve • High temperature autoclavable Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) • 143 sq. inches • 10W" x 19L" X 8H" • Fitted with an assembly that supplies air to the cage • Edstrom watering valve assembly is on each cage. • Shielded valve (located in the cage) permits the valve assembly and air inlet diffuser to travel with the cage for sterilization. • Drinking water valve will be compatible with hyper-chlorinated or acidified water and autoclavable to 300 degrees • Shall fit Allentown Rack Model # RS10198U36MVPCD3 Quantity: 300 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 6 Micro Barrier Filter Top • High temperature autoclavable Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) • 10W" x 19L" X 3.5H" • High temperature micro-barrier three (3) piece filter top, with a hinged retainer that holds a Reemay® Spunbond Polyester Filtration Media filter paper • Includes spacer blocks for use in Allentown vent rack • Shall fit Item #5 above • Shall fit Allentown Rack Model # RS10198U36MVPCD3 Quantity: 300 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 7 Micro Barrier Filter Top w/Filter • High temperature autoclavable Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) • 10W" x 14L" X 3.5H" • High temperature micro-barrier three (3) piece filter top, with a hinged retainer that holds T99 Temish filter paper • Top shall include PNC aperture • Shall fit Item #8 below • Shall fit Allentown Rack Model # PNCT10147U35CD3 Quantity: 300 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 8 Rat Cage w/control valve • High temperature autoclavable Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) • 143 sq. inches • 10W" x 19L" X 8H" • Fitted with an assembly that supplies air to the cage • Edstrom watering valve assembly is on each cage. • Shielded valve (located in the cage) permits the valve assembly and air inlet diffuser to travel with the cage for sterilization. • Drinking water valve will be compatible with hyper-chlorinated or acidified water and autoclavable to 300 degrees • Shall fit Allentown Rack Model #PNCT10147U35CD3 Quantity: 300 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 9 Rabbit Caging Rack w\Automatic Watering System • Stainless steel constructed rack to accommodate 6 cages per rack • The rack design must include the following: • An upper perforated stainless steel panel forming the rear cage back welded to the rack structure. • Cages molded from Noryl plastic with.5" circular floor perforations • Stackable plastic, high impact tapered excreta pans • Cages are washable up to 230°F/110 C and weigh less than 15lbs • Opaque removable divider panels that fit between 2 cages on each level to allow pair housing capabilities • Floor space between circular openings is "domed" providing immediate feces and urine run off into excreta pan for increased cleanliness • Excreta pan is washable up to 190F • Plastic cage body and pan are resistant to alkaline and acid detergents • Removable, electro-polished doors with 3" x 5" welded horizontal Cardholders • Stainless steel casters, two with brakes • Each cage will be fitted with a "J"-type feeder, 4.5" wide • Rack shall be fitted with an Edstrom stainless steel automatic watering system drinking valve in each cage Quantity: 10 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 10 Right Side Resting Board Removable plastic resting boards Attached with a fold up bracket Must fit inside above Item #9 caging Quantity: 30 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ Item 11 Left Side Resting Board Removable plastic resting boards Attached with a fold up bracket Must fit inside above Item #9 caging Quantity: 30 Make: _________________________ Model: ________________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Extended Price: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): ________________________ FOB Destination - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Division of Veterinary Services (DVS), 8800 Rockville, Bethesda, MD 20892. Contract Type - Commercial Item - Firm fixed price. An official authorized to bind the Offeror must sign the terms and conditions of the offer. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. Solicitation provisions The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Addendum Paragraph (c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until September 30, 2012. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable to this solicitation. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (1) of that provision are as follows: The Government will award the purchase order to the responsible offeror who offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government on price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) Technical capability of the services offered to meet the Government's requirement. (ii) Price. The government will award the purchase order to the lowest price technically acceptable quote. Technical capability will be determined by review of information submitted by the respondent, which must provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the service quoted meets the Government's requirements. The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material necessary for the government to determine whether the service meets the technical requirements. Quotes shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, literature, brochures and other information corresponding to each minimum required item, which demonstrates the capabilities of the offeror. The Provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of the provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. (Nov 2012) An offeror should complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation notice. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the internet site for the release of an amendment to the combined synopsis/solicitation (if any). Contract clauses- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (Feb 2012) The following addenda have been attached to the clause: The supplies and/or services delivered hereunder shall be inspected and accepted at destination by the contracting officer's representative (COR) specified at award. If the supplies or services are acceptable, the COR shall promptly forward a report of inspection and acceptance to the paying office. If the supplies or services are not acceptable, the COR shall document the nonconforming items/services and immediately notify the contracting officer. Other Terms and Conditions The following additional provisions and/or clauses apply and incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Clauses and provisions can be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ FAR Clause 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper. (MAY 2011) FAR Clause 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. (DEC 2012) The following HHSAR clauses apply and can be obtained at the following website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFHHSAR1.htm 352.202-1 Definitions JAN 2006 352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying JAN 2006 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations OCT 2009 352.223-70 Safety and Health JAN 2006 352.231-71 Pricing of Adjustments JAN 2001 352.242-71 Tobacco-Free Facilities JAN 2006 The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) Direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) Modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) Authorize reimbursement to the Contractor any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) Otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract. The Contracting Officer for this order is: To be completed at time of award: Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx Email: xxxx The COR is responsible for: (1) Monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) Interpreting the statement of work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) Performing technical evaluation as required; (4) Performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) Assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. The COR for this order is: to be completed at time of award. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan 2013), applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52,222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-40, 52.223-18,, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference can be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/far.
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- Address: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Division of Veterinary Services (DVS), 8800 Rockville, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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