SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Detector module upgrade on existing Zeiss LSM 880 confocal microscope - 52.212-5
- Notice Date
- 9/9/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2016-772
- Archive Date
- 9/29/2016
- Point of Contact
- Hunter A. Tjugum, Phone: 301 435 8780
- E-Mail Address
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hunter.tjugum@nih.gov
(hunter.tjugum@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 52.212-5 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the 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. (ii) The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2016-772 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on a full and open competitive basis with no set-aside restrictions. This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR Subpart 13.5-Test Program for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000.00. A fixed-price type contract is contemplated for any resulting contract entered into as a result of this solicitation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number/Effective Date: FAC 2005-89-1 / 08-15-2016. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with associated business size standard 1000 employees. (v) Background The National Institute of Aging (NIA) Intramural Research Program (IRP) is missioned to support a broad-based research program centered on critical issues regarding the general biology of aging and age-associated diseases and disabilities. The IRP currently owns and operates an existing ZEISS LSM 880 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope manufactured by Carl Zeiss Microscopy. The IRP requires a detector component module upgrade to the LSM880 that would allow for super-resolution long-term live cell tracking of specific genomic loci in real time. Purpose and Objective: The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain the required supply and delivery described in this announcement; specifically: one (1) detector module for an existing Zeiss LSM 880 Confocal microscope with operational accessories on a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL basis for the Airyscan Module for LSM880 manufactured by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC located at One Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY 10594. Product Description: Products offered must include those salient physical, functional, or other characteristics of the Airyscan detector module and operational accessories by Zeiss that are deemed essential in meeting the government's needs. Specifically, products offered must be essentially equal to the specified detector module described in this solicitation that specifically includes quantity one (1) Zeiss Airyscan detector module upgrade on the Zeiss LSM880 Confocal microscope with the following model, technical specifications and essential features. 4109002058580000 Airyscan Module for LSM 880; Upgrades confocal microscope into a super-resolution microscope with 1.7x higher resolution in all three dimensions - Virtual pinhole, Super-resolution, or Confocal mode; unrestricted to biochemical labeling procedures or dye selections; performs with any sample or fluorescent label. Super-resolution acquisition and processing times "on the fly" in sample screening; increased imaging resolution up to 140 nm laterally and 400 nm axially, at 488 nm; large fields of view and linear scanning confocal speed up to 13 fps at 512 x 512 pixel; detection area consists of 32 single detector elements using Peltier-cooled Gallium Arsenide Phosphide (GaAsP) technology with 45% quantum efficiency and be read-out simultaneously. Resolution enhancement techniques to include the following operational accessories. 4323399000000000 Stage attachment Z PIEZO WSB 500 4323399010000000 Controller Z PIEZO WSB 500 4323399020000000 Control wheel Z PIEZO WSB 500 0000001356074000 Cable for stage top frame Z PIEZO 4310180000000000 Z Drive Mot Extended Travel 13mm 4323399030000000 Stage insert Z-PIEZO universal 4109002064057000 Storage & Data Analysis PC LSFM 32 TB 4101351004120000 ZEN desk 2012 Hardware License Key Contractor shall possess the ability to achieve the essential requirements described in this solicitation. Inspection and Acceptance Offerors should indicate an estimated delivery time in full after receipt of an order and any other training or warranty schedules applicable. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Aging, located at 251 Bayview Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21224. The Government expected delivery and installation timeframe is 20-22 weeks after contractor receipt of any contract resulting from this solicitation. (vi) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following is provided as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. Offerors should indicate an estimated delivery time in full after receipt of an order and any other training or warranty schedules applicable. (vii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following is an addendum to 52.212-2. Responses received to this RFQ will be evaluated on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offeror's submitting a response must provide a completed Price Quote to be evaluated and considered for award. Price quotes must indicate fixed unit pricing and total cost, including shipping cost and estimated time of delivery after receipt of order, and warranty and training considerations. Responses will be evaluated based on contractor's ability to meet the government's essential requirements stated in this notice and on ability to deliver required supplies. Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the Offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the essential government requirements stated in this solicitation. Under the lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) process, Offerors' will be determined to be "technically acceptable" or "technically unacceptable" based on an evaluation of responses against the following factors to determine if, as submitted, the proposal is technically acceptable. (1) Technical Capability: Offerors shall clearly indicate possessing the capability to achieve the essential features of this requirement. Offerors submitting a response with documented technical specifications and evidence of possessing the technical knowledge, qualifications and capability and management structure needed in successfully achieving this requirement will be determined to be technically acceptable. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. Technical acceptability shall be based on the following Subfactors: 1) The Offeror must indicate in its quotation the ability to provide all of the requirements; 2) The Offeror must indicate in its quotation the ability to meet the delivery requirements. Respondents that believe that they are manufacturers or authorized resellers of the BRAND-NAME product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. (viii) The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. An addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (x) The provision of FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and is incorporated into this solicitation as an attachment. (xi) There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xiii) Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria and a price proposal. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer, or provide a copy of the valid certifications registrations and Representation and Certifications from the System of Award Management (SAM) applications at www.SAM.gov, which may be indicated on the Offeror's cover sheet. In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responses must be received no later than the date specified in this announcement. Late responses will not be accepted. All responses must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2016-772. Responses must be submitted electronically to hunter.tjugum@nih.gov and NIDASSSAPurchaseRequ@mail.nih.gov. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Hunter Tjugum by email at hunter.tjugum@nih.gov or by phone at 301-827-5304.
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