65 -- RAPID HIV TEST KITS

Notice Date

February 23, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146

ZIP Code

30341-4146

Solicitation Number

MOD12801

Response Due

March 13, 2001

Point of Contact

Dale Defilipps, Contract Specialist, Phone (770)488-2637, Fax (770)488-2670, Email DDefilipps@CDC.GOV -- Dale Defilipps, Contract Specialist, Phone (770)488-2637, Fax (770)488-2670, Email DDefilipps@CDC.GOV

E-Mail Address

Dale Defilipps (DDefilipps@CDC.GOV)

Description

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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. MOD128.01 is being issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). RFQ MOD128.01 and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)97-23. The associated NAICS code is 325413 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention/National Center For HIV/AIDS, STD/TB Prevention (NCHSTP), requires the following HIV rapid test kits: 1)205,000 EA HEMASTRIP HIV TEST made by Saliva Diagnostic Systems, Inc.; 3661 Horseblock Rd.; Suite E, Medford,, NY 11763; 2)220,000 EA TRINITY UNIGOLD RHIV 20T(PIE) PLC S/N 1206502 made by Trinity Biotech; IDA Business Park; Bray, CI Wicklow, Ireland; and 3)118,000 KITS of ORAQUICK HIV TEST KITS by Orasure Technologies, Inc.; 8505 SW Creekside Place; Beaverton, OR 97008. CDC believes that the above listed companies are the only ones that meet the following requirements: a) Proven sensitivity and specificity in the Malawi AIDS Counseling Resource Organization (MACRO) setting; b) Broad sensitivity to HIV-1 and HIV-2 strains; c) Long shelf life and no cold chain needed; d) Inclusion in an established proven testing algorithm for voluntary counseling and testing; and e) The only whole blood test kit algorithm approved by the Ministry of Health for use in this setting. As a result, CDC intends to make multiple awards to these companies on the basis of sole source. However, all responsible sources that can satisfy with their products the above requirements may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency. They shall also submit product literature and product sample (failure to submit product literature and sample may rule the quote unacceptable). Delivery of all items shall be made within one weeks after receipt of order, FOB Destination, Within Consignee's Premises to: CDC Warehouse, C/O Steven Sloan, 4998-C South Royal Atlanta Drive, Tucker, GA 30084-3005. FAR provision FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to OfferorsBCommercial Items apply to this RFQ. The following FAR clauses apply: 52.212-2, EvaluationBCommercial items (with the following evaluation criteria: (a)Compliance with product requirements, (b) Past performance and (c)Price. (Compliance with product requirements and past performance are significantly more important than price.) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and ConditionsBCommercial Items (with addendum incorporating FAR 52.232-35, Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (The designated office is: CDC,Attn.: Financial Management Office; P.O. Box 15580; Atlanta, GA 30333; Tel.: (404)687-6666); and FAR 52.247-35, F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee=s Premises. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersBCommercial Items, with the following cited FAR clauses applicable: FAR 52.203-6,Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alt. I; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52-222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor_Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements Act; FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Funds Transfer -- -Other than Central Contractor Registration; and FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels. All quoters shall include with their quote a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and CertificationsBCommercial Items. All FAR clauses and provisions can be obtained at: www.arnet.gov/far/facsframe.html. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. Quotes are due at 2:00 PM (local time), March 13, 2001 to the following address: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Procurement & Grants Office, Contracts Management Branch, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4164. Facsimile quotes are not authorized. Quotes received after the time and date set for receipt of quotes will not be considered for award.

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