SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Nexus ARMS Software Support/Services
- Notice Date
- 7/20/2022 7:13:11 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD BETHESDA MD 20817 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20817
- Solicitation Number
- NICHD-22-192
- Response Due
- 7/29/2022 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/03/2022
- Point of Contact
- ROBINSON, TINA
- E-Mail Address
-
robinsti@mail.nih.gov
(robinsti@mail.nih.gov)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NICHD-22-192 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541519 with a size standard of $30m. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intend to procure on a sole source basis with Nexus Data Systems, LLC of Severna Park, MD to provide support and services for the Animal Research Management System (ARMS) software. The Animal Research Management System (ARMS) software is used by the Office of Laboratory Animal Science (OLAS) and is required for the automation and management of Animal Study Protocols (ASP�s); to produce cage cards for animal identification; to maintain inventory of animal use; and for generating reports as required by policies and regulations, and in accordance with NIH Policy. Animal Care and Use in the Intramural Program and the established responsibilities for humane care and use of animals within the intramural program of NIH. The ARMS database has been developed and tailored to the needs of the Fishers Lane Animal Center (FLAC) and will aid in the transition to a paperless system to be in compliance. This request is for support and services of the ARMS database to provide needed maintenance and customized services needed for the management and continued development of the ARMS database. The ARMS is proprietary software that was developed by the Nexus Data System (formerly Viva Inform) and is the only vendor able to provide services to maintain and upgrade the proprietary software. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications � Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation � Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions � Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders � Commercial Items � Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. Note: The contractor/offeror must provide a completed copy of FAR 52.204-24, ""Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment"" with their quote in response to this solicitation. The offeror must include their Unique Entity ID� (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties� bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirements. Quotations due ten calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis NLT July 29, 2022, by 10:00 am EST. via email. The quotation must reference �Solicitation number� NICHD-22-192. Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# NICHD-22-192 in the subject line of email. Note: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have a valid certification for all awards in the SAM database @www.sam.gov.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/d3765a2e50644d5fb2d539165355f12d/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN06396134-F 20220722/220720230118 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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