SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Service renewal for 3 Cryostore units in ETB Biology/Cell Technologies
- Notice Date
- 4/25/2023 8:21:44 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811210
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- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NCATS BETHESDA MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N95023Q00242
- Response Due
- 5/5/2023 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 05/20/2023
- Point of Contact
- Morgen Slager
- E-Mail Address
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morgen.slager@nih.gov
(morgen.slager@nih.gov)
- Description
- (i)� This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii)� The solicitation number is 75N95023Q00242 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13�Simplified Acquisition Procedures; �and FAR Part 12�Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).� The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Office of Acquisition (OA), on behalf of The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), Early Translation Branch (ETB) intends to negotiate and award a Firm Fixed Priced contract without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to Azenta US, Inc, 200 Summut Dr, 6th Floor, Burlington, MA 01803 for service renewal for 3 Cryostore units in ETB Biology/Cell Technologies. This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial item or service and is conducted pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The rationale for the sole source justification is that Azenta, as the manufacturer and only authorized provider is the only contractor authorized and capable of providing the necessary repairs and support services on the Azenta B3C Cryostore units because the equipment is proprietary. Azenta is the only source for factory trained and certified technicians to provide these services and to maintain and service the equipment. (iii)� �The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2023-02 dated March 16, 2023. (iv)� The associated NAICS code 811210 � Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the size standard in millions of dollars is $34. (v)� This requirement is for a maintenance service contract for 3 Azenta B3C Cryostore units. (vi)� The agreement will include depot hardware and software maintenance/support. Background: The NCATS ETB biology program works with small molecule chemical compounds, which can be used to test or �probe� the effects of increasing or decreasing the activity of a biological target in cells or animals, are some of the most powerful tools for target validation, which is the process of demonstrating that engaging a target provides meaningful therapeutic benefit. Probes enable researchers to investigate protein and cell functions and biological processes. If appropriate, probes can be optimized to become potential drug candidates. Generating these chemical probes requires specialized expertise and facilities. The ETB biology scientists routinely cryogenically preserve cell lines, proiteins, stem cells. To this end, ETB biology has acquired an ultra-cold liquid nitrogen freezer that allows scientists to work with cells with higher vitality, recovery, and proliferation since the BioStore III automated storage system ensures ultimate sample protection and full inventory control. As the BioStore III is new, scientists will require user training to operate the storage system. This requisition is a request to obtain BioStore III Cryo Virtual user training for ETB biology. Purpose: The purpose of this requirement is to procure maintenance support services for three (3) Azenta B3C Cryostore units. Project Requirements: Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services,qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work. Specific Requirements: The vendor will be required to provide: Customer and Software Support� for 3 Azenta B3C units SN: 2003CHE10091 SN: 1907CHE10713 SN: 2012CHE0210021 Remote access support 72 hour onsite response time for corrective maintenance Repair labor and parts One (1) preventative maintenance visit per year All work will be performed by Azenta OEM factory-certified Support or Field Service Engineers. (vii)���The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price contract for this acquisition, and the anticipated period of performance is: Base Period: May 18, 2023 � February 10, 2024 (9-months) for units: SN: 2003CHE10091 SN: 1907CHE10713 Base Period: August 17, 2023 -� February 10, 2024 ( 7 months) for unit: � � � �3. SN: 2012CHE0210021 Option Period One (Year 2): February 11, 2024 � February 10, 2025 (12-months) SN: 2003CHE10091 SN: 1907CHE10713 SN: 2012CHE0210021 Option Period Two (Year 3): February 11, 2025 � February 10, 2026 (12-months) SN: 2003CHE10091 SN: 1907CHE10713 SN: 2012CHE0210021� Option Period Three (Year 4): February 11, 2026 � February 10, 2027 (12-months) SN: 2003CHE10091 SN: 1907CHE10713 SN: 2012CHE0210021 Option Period Four (Year 5): February 11, 2027 � February 10, 2028 (12-months) SN: 2003CHE10091 SN: 1907CHE10713 SN: 2012CHE0210021 (viii)� The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:� https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far �� https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html �� � (End of provision) The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2021) FAR 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification (May 2014) HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. 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 these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far �� https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html � (End of clause) The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2021). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (December 18, 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text. Offerors MUST complete the provisions at 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 and submit completed copies as separate documents with their proposal. FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2022) NIH Invoice and Payment Provisions (Feb 2021) (ix)� The Government will evaluate quotations or offers in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 and award a purchase order from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: a. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; b. Price; and c. Past performance [see FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)]. (x)� �The Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2021), with its offer. If the offeror has completed FAR clause 52.212-3 at www.sam.gov, then the offeror does not need to provide a completed copy with its offer. (xi)� The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition. Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. (xii)��There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xiii)� The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xiv)� Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties� bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s), product description, and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance, special features required for effective program performance, trade-in considerations, probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item, warranty considerations, maintenance availability, and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. The Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. All offers must be received by 2:00p.m., Eastern Daylight/Standard Time, on Friday May 5, 2023, and reference solicitation number 75N95023Q00242. Responses must be submitted electronically to Morgen Slager, Contract Specialist at morgen.slager@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Rockville, MD 20850, USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Record
- SN06661442-F 20230427/230425230113 (samdaily.us)
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