SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- 1 YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT RENEWAL FOR MOLECULAR DEVICES INSTRUMENTS
- Notice Date
- 3/3/2023 1:12:42 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811210
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- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID BETHESDA MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-NIAID-2162071
- Response Due
- 3/13/2023 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/28/2023
- Point of Contact
- DIANA ROHLMAN, Phone: 4063639366, Laura Grey, Phone: 4063759812
- E-Mail Address
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diana.rohlman@nih.gov, laura.grey@nih.gov
(diana.rohlman@nih.gov, laura.grey@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-2162071 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 2023-01 Effective December 30, 2022 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210 - OTHER ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD OF $34 million. 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) has a requirement for: Service Contract for the following instruments manufactured by Molecular Devices�� Period of performance of: 04/01/2023 to 03/31/2024� (WITH A 6 MONTH OPTION TO EXTEND AT THE SAME PRORATED RATE OF THE ANNUAL SERVICE) UTILIZING FAR CLAUSE 52.217-8 �� #�� �DESCRIPTION 1�� �Spectramax L (SN LU03522)� 2�� �Spectramax L (SN LU03523)� 3�� �Stakmax (SN SX08605) 4�� � (SN SX08606) Minimum Requirements: 1.�� �Coverage for OEM replacement parts, labor, and travel. Coverage includes all fees associated with repairs (labor and replacement parts) for any service or repairs performed. OEM Trained Certified Technician must be available during normal business hours. If third party, Documentation of OEM trained technicians required.� 2.�� �One (1) Preventive Maintenance Inspections to be performed during a twelve-month period including PM kits� 3.�� �Priority onsite scheduling equal to the manufacturers direct contract, to ensure minimal down time of instrumentation. Priority scheduling and onsite response for all repairs during the period of performance. Priority is defined as giving priority scheduling equal to a direct contract and guaranteeing the equivalent manufacturer�s priority onsite response. If you are a third-party service provider, the priority scheduling and/or response time, must be listed on your quote. *MUST INCLUDE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER, MOLECULAR DEVICES CONFIRMING A BILLABLE CONTRACT SERVICE IS OF EQUAL SERVICE AS A DIRECT CONTRACT, INCLUDING PRIORTY RESPONSE TIME* �� ��� �Vendor is invited to include past performance references of similar services, including the description of the service, the period of performance, and a client contact name and phone number for that award. Quoting Instructions: � ��� �DUE TO THE SENSITIVE NATURE OF THE PROJECTS, SERVICES PROVIDED MUST BE OF EQUAL SERVICE PROVIDED UNDER A DIRECT CONTRACT FROM THE MANUFACTURER, MOLECULAR DEVICES.� ��� �ALL 3RD PARTY OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION AS A DEALER /SERVICE PROVIDER FOR MOLECULAR DEVICES EQUIPMENT FOR QUOTES TO BE CONSIDERED.� ��� �ALL 3RD PARTY OFFERORS, IF PROVIDING A QUOTE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER A BILLABLE CONTRACT, MUST INCLUDE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION FROM THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER CONFIRMING A BILLABLE CONTRACT SERVICE IS OF EQUAL SERVICE AS A DIRECT CONTRACT, INCLUDING PRIORTY RESPONSE TIME. �� ��� �ALL OFFERORS MUST ALSO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ATTACHED CERTIFICATION (VENDOR CERTIFICATION) ��� �ALL QUOTES MUST INCLUDE A SEPARATE LINE ITEM FOR A 6 MONTH OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FAR CLAUSE 52.217-8� ��� �Quote must include response to all minimum service requirements, and all instructions for the quote, for the offer to be accepted as responsive. Place of Performance: NIH, 40 Convent Drive, Vaccine Research Center, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.� 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; technical capability to meet the requirements and price. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:� FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEC 2022) 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�26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR CLAUSE 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (DEC 2022) FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Dec 2022) *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 (NOV 2021) 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 (NOV 2021) 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/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than March 13, 2023 @ 4:00 PM EST Offers may be e-mailed to Diana Rohlman (diana.rohlman@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-2162071). 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 Diana Rohlman at diana.rohlman@nih.gov. �All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. �All responsible sources may submit a quote that will be considered by this Agency. �
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN06607928-F 20230305/230304211926 (samdaily.us)
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