SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Helios Mass Cytometry Service Maintanence
- Notice Date
- 1/15/2020 12:00:35 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID BETHESDA MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-NIAID-2007380
- Response Due
- 1/24/2020 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 02/08/2020
- Point of Contact
- Angela Stanton, Phone: 4068026194, Skye Duffner, Phone: 4068026092
- E-Mail Address
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angela.stanton@nih.gov, skye.duffner@nih.gov
(angela.stanton@nih.gov, skye.duffner@nih.gov)
- Description
- This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 �Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,� as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-2007380 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-04, effective 01/15/2020 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $20.5 million. The acquisition is being compete full and open with no small business restriction. Description of the Requirement: The Center for Human Immunology, Autoimmunity and Inflammation (CHI) executes its research using a systems biology approach. The CHI forms collaborations with investigators whose research may not have a primary endpoint based on immunological factors, though these factors may play an integral role in the condition of interest. One aspect of the systems biology approach used for these collaborations is proteomic analysis.� The CHI currently owns a Helios, a CyTOF system (mass cytometry by time of flight mass spectrometry) instrument which uses heavy metal labelling for high-dimensional biological functional profiling. The data produced by experiments run on this instrument support research across 11 different institutes at the NIH.� This acquisition is to add a maintenance agreement to keep this equipment working optimally. The CHI currently owns a Helios, a CyTOF system (mass cytometry by time of flight mass spectrometry) instrument. In order to maintain the integrity of ongoing research, it is imperative that this equipment be maintained in fully operational status.� This maintenance agreement will protect the investment of the laboratory in both equipment and the research in progress. The period of performance for the base year of this requirement is 01/27/2020-01/26/2021. The government intends to award this contract as a base year, plus two option years, firm fixed price, in accordance with FAR 52.217-9. (Option 1 01/27/2021-01/26/2022, Option 2 08/18/2021-08/17/2022.� All interested parties should submit quotes based on the criteria detailed in the attached description of the manufacturers basic service option attached to this RFQ.� Offerors must quote a total annual service price for the base year and 2 option years. All responsible sources who are certified by Fluidigm, as authorized third-party repair vendor may submit a proposal showing their capabilities and past performance repairing this type of equipment. The vendors shall provide certification from original equipment manufacturer that they are authorized to perform these services and have access to OEM parts and supplies. All responsible sources may submit a response that will be considered. This documentation will need to be provided at the time of quote submission. *Please include your DUNS number *Include response to FAR 52.204-4 attachment and return with quote Submission shall be received not later than 5:00 p.m. EST, January 24, 2020. The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.� The award will be based on the following evaluation criteria; technical capabilities, key personnel and staffing, past performance, price and the best value to the government. �Please provide brief details for each criterion with your quote. See below: The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.� The award will be based on the following; price, capability to meet the requirements, delivery and the best value to the government. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements � Representation (Jan 2017) The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2020) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Jan 2017) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Ms. Angela Stanton, (E-Mail/ angela.stanton@nih.gov 406-802-6194). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) (Oct 2018) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.� Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Ms. Angela Stanton at angela.stanton @nih.gov.
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1698393b88414f5db388b4f03e47226b/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN05535324-F 20200117/200115230154 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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