SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Nikon Confocal Microscope System - SERVICE AGREEMENT
- Notice Date
- 5/25/2021 12:54:34 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-2073999-1
- Response Due
- 6/9/2021 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/24/2021
- Point of Contact
- RITA DAVIS, Phone: 3017617461
- E-Mail Address
-
rita.davis@nih.gov
(rita.davis@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-2073999 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) 2021-02 November 23, 2020. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219, Other Electronic and Precession Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $22,000,000.00. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, un-restricted and without a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking a base plus 1 option year maintenance contract for a laser scanning microscope. All maintenance services shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer�s standard commercial maintenance practice. The period of performance shall be 06/18/2021 - 06/17/2022. A Request for Quotes for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and one (1) subsequent 12-month option years is being requested for this service. STATEMENT OF WORK �SCOPE:� Contractor to provide all labor, material and equipment to provide �preventative maintenance for the following government-owned equipment: A1S Scanner Module S/N 40057, Controller and Detectors LUNV Laser Fixture S/N 70302 LU Controller S/N 465178 A1 Controller S/N 465232 Detector Unit S/N 59516 Spectral Detector S/N 66586 NIS Elements Software Updates PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:� The contractor shall perform one preventative maintenance (PM) visit per Service Agreement year.� �Technically qualified, NIKON equipment trained service specialists, shall perform this service.� The agreement consists of the following: Exceptional service and support by certified Nikon Biosystem Service Specialists that preform preventative maintenance services and system optimization to Nikon quality specifications Pre-approved repair and service authorization � means no waiting for a purchase order to have your system repaired Labor, travel and replacement parts, as required, excluding consumable items, unless otherwise stated. Repair Parts, Labor and Travel expenses. EMERGENCY SERVICE: �Consultation with authorized Nikon Technical experts via web or phone support to reduce system downtime Emergency repair service as required during the hours of 08:00am - 05:00pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise stated or in applicable attachments. REPLACEMENT PARTS: ��The contractor shall furnish all required replacement parts at no additional cost to the government, with the exception of consumable parts. Parts shall be new or re-manufactured to original equipment specifications. SERVICE EXCLUSIONS:� The contractor shall not be responsible for any repairs necessitated by abuse, neglect, vandalism, Acts of God, fire or water. These repairs shall be the subject of a separate purchase order and shall not be performed under this contract. Period of Performance: 06/18/2021 to 06/17/2022.� One (1) Base Year of 12 months and 1 (1) subsequent 12-month option year. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Personnel must be certified Nikon Biosystem Service Specialists. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:� Service shall be performed at the following location: NIH, NIAID, TISSUE ANALYSIS CORE (TAC) 9 West Watkins Mill Road Gaithersburg, MD, 20878 *Please include your DUNS number *Include response to FAR 52.204-26 attachment and return with quote. Please include 52.204-24 if applicable. Submission shall be received not later than 10:00 a.m. EST, June 9, 2021. 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 evaluation of the following price and other factors, in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3); technical capability to meet the service requirements listed above, past performance and price. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2020) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FEB 2021) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (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) 52.204�24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-24 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 2021) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:� http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm 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. Submission shall be received not later than June 9, 2021 @ 10:00 AM EST Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Ms. Rita Davis, (E-Mail/ rita.davis@nih.gov). ��Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-2073999).� Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). 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. Rita Davis at rita.davis@nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN06011891-F 20210527/210525230059 (samdaily.us)
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