SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Maintenance services on the Siemens software and remote monitoring system in the aquatic facility
- Notice Date
- 10/17/2024 2:43:02 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811210
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- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD BETHESDA MD 20817 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20817
- Solicitation Number
- 75N94025Q00005
- Response Due
- 10/31/2024 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 11/04/2024
- Point of Contact
- ROBINSON, TINA, Phone: 13014437796
- E-Mail Address
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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 75N94025Q00005�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 2024-07.� The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 811210 and the business size standard is $34m.� 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 Siemens Industry, Inc. - 6435 Virginia Manor Road � Beltsville, MD a Base Plus One Option Period Preventative Maintenance Agreement for Remote Monitoring and Software Services of equipment/component and software� (in a scientific environment) for the Centralized and Decentralized Aquatics Facilities (CAF & DAF) located in building 6 at NIH main campus in Bethesda, MD.� Period of Performance dates as follows:�� Base Period: 01/01/25 � 12/31/25 and Option Period:� 1/1/26-12/31/26.� EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE TO BE MAINTAINED AND MONITORED: CAF Equipment: ������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������� Quantity:����������� 1.Insight and Desigo Server�� ����������������������� ����������������������������������� 1 EA 2.PXC Modular and PXC Compact Panels��������������� ���������� �������������7 EA������ 3.Cab Panels (01-09)������������������������������������������������������������� ����������� 9 EA Services to Include (not limited to) The software services to include: Annual software (Desigo) updates, etc. Annual documentation updates Graphics creation Graphics backup Field Panel Database/System File Backup Control Loop Evaluation and Tuning Software Consultation The System Performance Services to include: On-Line Faults and Troubleshooting - provided system and software troubleshooting and diagnostics via Remote Login software, necessary installation, etc. Operator support System Preventive Maintenance Corrective Maintenance and Component Replacement Account Management Emergency Service Options to include: Response Window On-Line Response On-Site Response Documentation and Quality Assurance to include: Documentation of Service Provided Quality Assurance Program Annual Equipment Check Remote Monitoring from the Siemens Digital Service Center (DSC) DAF Equipment: ������������������������������������������������������������������ ����������� Quantity:����������� 1.Apogee Ethernet Modules�������������������������������������������������������������� 2 EA������������������ 2.PXC Compact/Modular������������������������������������������������������������������ 4 EA��������������������� 3.PXC Modular Point Blocks������������������������ ����������������������������������� 5 EA����������� SN: 3529 4.Desigo Software����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 EA������ ������� SN: 351�������������� 5.Local User Interfaces Panel������������������������������������������������ ����������� 1 EA������ ������� SN: 9902������������ Services to Include (not limited to) The software services to include: Annual software (Desigo) updates, etc. Annual documentation updates Graphics creation Graphics backup Field Panel Database/System File Backup Control Loop Evaluation and Tuning Software Consultation The System Performance Services to include: On-line Faults and Troubleshooting � provided system and software troubleshooting and diagnostics via Remote Login software, necessary installation, etc. Operator support System Preventive Maintenance Corrective Maintenance and Component Replacement System Performance Management Account Management Emergency Service Options to include: Response Window On-Line Response On-Site Response Documentation and Quality Assurance to include: Documentation of Service Provided Quality Assurance Program Remote Monitoring from the Siemens Digital Service Center (DSC) Siemens Service: Siemens proprietary Software Siemens is the sole manufacturer and servicer for the Siemens Desigo software. Siemens Insight, Desigo and Apogee software�s and field panel hardware is sold, serviced and updated exclusively by Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Automation Branch Office.� The switches, relays, and panels for the monitoring system on each facility�s system are also owned and maintained by Siemens.� Siemens Warranty:� Siemens can only maintain warranties when service is provided by Siemen�s technician.� Service work by others (including third parties) will invalidate any Siemens warranty on the existing system Siemens Industry is the only company in the US that can provide the necessary replacement parts for the Apogee system hardware and software and the only company in the US that has the expertise to repair this system.� Other vendors do not have any licensees authorized to repair the hardware/software for the Apogee software system, provide replacement parts or upgrade to existing systems currently in place.� Due to the Apogee system unique proprietary protocol, there is no other system on the market capable of communicating with it.� Thus service/system for Siemens is necessary to operate existing programs, change to equipment and or software will cause animal death and loss of research. This service/maintenance agreement is needed from Siemens Industry because Siemens manufactured and installed all equipment and software in the Aquatic shared facilities in Bldg. 6 on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus.� This is necessary for the monitoring and functions for all aspects of the aquatic systems. ���Therefore, it is critical that the services, etc being proposed must be able to adequately work/function with the existing equipment�s and software, etc.��� This monthly service includes, but not limited to the following, remote monitoring services, repairing the siemens equipment and software system as needed, monitoring water quality, pump function, servicing and calibrating UPS batteries and the various water quality monitoring probes used throughout the facilities and ensuring they are compatible with the Siemens software and monitoring system, and monitoring the dosing ModaSand temperature to ensure they are in optimal range to ensure the health and environment of the species housed in the facility are not compromised. Any change in these factors without proper knowledge and information will result in loss of life of the animals housed in the facility and valuable research. In addition, the Siemens software and monitoring system is compatible with DES systems and has been approved for use by DES The emergency remote alarm monitoring will allow remote monitoring from the Siemens service for many hours including 24 hours on weekends and holidays.� Remote monitoring from the Siemens Digital Service Center: alarms will be monitored between the hours of 4pm and 7am 365 days/year, and 24 hours/day on holidays and weekends. Remote monitoring is necessary for any emergency alarms that are associated with the aquatic systems during the hours where husbandry staff is not on campus.� These alarms will be passed onto the aquatic staff and inform them of any harmful or threatening situations that could compromise the health of the aquatic research animals.� Without this monitoring, the staff would have no way to know if any system was malfunctioning or any water quality parameter was out of range during the hours that staff is not on campus.� It is extremely important that we have 24-hour monitoring of our aquatic facilities.� Our staff cannot always be in the rooms and a system parameter goes out of range, the room may not be checked for hours which could cause animal harm and death.� Siemens Industry have created unique software and remote monitoring which is needed for the safety of the animals.� This software monitors system temperatures, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, proper operation of UV sterilizers, air pumps, and water pumps.� If any of these points, go out of range Siemens is notified within minutes and either sends out an alarm to the office or to the on-call person after hours.� The response time is very quick, and issues are usually solved without causing stress to the animals. 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.� Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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 to Contractor: The contractor shall/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 Identifier �(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 solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties� bona-fide capabilities of providing all services listed. Third party responders must provide documentation confirming authorization and certified capability from authorized official/personnel of Siemens Industry to provide all services, software, products, warranties, etc. identified in this notice.� Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the specified services in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov.� Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements.� Quotations will be due fifteen calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis, NLT October 31, 2024, by 10:00 am, EDT. via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov. �The quotation must reference �Solicitation number� 75N94025Q00005.� Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# 75N94025Q00005�on the subject line of email. Note:� In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certifications for all awards in the SAM database @www.sam.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN07242493-F 20241019/241017230105 (samdaily.us)
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