SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- NextSeq 500 Annual Maintenance Agreement
- Notice Date
- 11/17/2020 1:29:08 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-2044088
- Response Due
- 11/25/2020 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 12/10/2020
- Point of Contact
- Skye Duffner, Phone: 4068026092, Julienne Keiser, Phone: 4063639370
- E-Mail Address
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skye.duffner@nih.gov, jkeiser@niaid.nih.gov
(skye.duffner@nih.gov, jkeiser@niaid.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-2044088 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) 2020-09, Effective 10/26/2020.� 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 $22.0 million. The acquisition is being compete full and open with no small business restriction. Description of the Requirement: The Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research (LMVR) is seeking to procure a NEXTSEQ550 Sequencing System maintenance agreement. The Research Technologies Branch (RTB) offers investigators specialized support for advanced biotechnology research. The Genomic Technologies Section (GTS) enables NIAID investigators to use state-of-the-art applications in microarray and sequencing technologies in their research programs. The GTS provides expertise, instrumentation, and analysis and interpretation of data. The RTB Genomic Technologies Section requires a maintenance agreement to provide maintenance and system upgrades for the Illumina Nextseqs currently in use in the lab. The NextSeq 550 System is an integrated platform that uses massively parallel sequencing technology for genetic analysis and functional genomics. We need a next-generation sequencing (NGS) system capable of sequencing a 30� human genome in a single run. Two flow cell formats and multiple reagent configurations enable data output from 20�120 Gb in a single run, providing flexibility across the broadest range of applications and study sizes. Due to the heavy usage, the systems must be calibrated and serviced periodically. In addition, they must be repaired quickly when failures occur. It is essential that the systems be restored to full operation as soon as possible. (Silver level of service is a 2-business day field response) The plan must include all parts, labor and travel necessary for remedial repair. It must also include telephone access to technical support and priority repair service response time of 24-48 hours. Place of Performance: 12735 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852 Period of Performance 11/30/2020-11/29/2021 S/N NS500189 S/N NS500353 Maintenance requirements: -1 PM -2 business day repair time -Full coverage for parts, labor and travel -Replacement of reagent upon HW failures -Remote monitoring -Remote Technical support -Onsite application support -Control SW and HW updates -Advanced training discounted *Please include your DUNS number *Include response to FAR 52.204-26 attachment and return with quote *Non-manufacturer offers, must include guarantee of �Silver� level Illumina service. The repair time is critical for this equipment in the lab�s mission. Submission shall be received not later than 3:00 p.m. EST, November 25,2020. 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; price, capability to meet the requirements, delivery and the best value to the government. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2020) 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 (Oct 2020) *The applicable subparagraphs 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 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 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. Skye Duffner, (E-Mail/ skye.duffner@nih.gov 406-802-6092). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) (Jun 2020) 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. Skye Duffner at skye.duffner@nih.gov.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN05854615-F 20201119/201117230146 (samdaily.us)
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