SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Multiphotometric Plate Reader
- Notice Date
- 8/22/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Directorate of Contracting, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814-4799
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- MDA905-02-Q-0023
- Response Due
- 9/9/2002
- Point of Contact
- Beverly Roberts, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-295-3868, Fax 301-295-1716, - David Denton, Contract Officer, Phone 301-295-3068, Fax 301-295-1716,
- E-Mail Address
-
broberts@usuhs.mil, ddenton@usuhs.mil
- Description
- The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), the Department of Defense Medical School and Health Sciences University, Bethesda, MD intends to procure a Multiphotometric Plate Reader System from Thermo Labsystems of Franklin, MA 02038. This notice serves as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for this commercial item of equipment to be procured on a brand name or equal basis. The Multiphotometric Plate Reader System, Brand Name Fluoroskan Ascent FL System consists of the following items: CLIN 0001, Qty-1 Ea, Part No. 5210460, Fluoroskan Ascent FL with Incubator and First Dispenser System with Incubator; CLIN 0002, Qty - 1 Ea, Part NO. 51118307, Multiskan Ascent High Performance Microplate Photometer; CLIN 0003, Qty- 1 Ea, Part No. 5185460CD, Multiskan Ascent PC Software. MINIMUM ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: (1) Fluoroskan with fluorescence and luminescence reading. Must read 1,6,12,24,48, 96 and 384 well plates as well as non-standard plates, orbital shaking; (2) Photometer must read 384 well plates in less than 20 seconds, 96 well plates in less than 9 seconds. Linear to 4 Abs units. Linear shaking. Includes two (2) each filters. (3) User friendly software for instrument control and data management. DELIVERABLES: Entire Fluoroskan System with all components will be delivered as specified in the schedule. DELIVERY: Delivery shall be FOB: Other. Delivery shall be made between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excl. Federal holidays, and shall be scheduled with the COR named at the time of award. PACKING and SHIPPING: Standard Commercial packaging and shipment will be used. DOCUMENTATION: Upon completion of installation and acceptance testing, the contractor shall provide two (2) sets each of all equipment/software manuals for the Fluoroskan System and associated peripherals. Final payment shall not be made until such documentation is received and accepted by the Contracting Officer. WARRANTY: A standard commercial warranty shall be provided for the software and equipment. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. The provision of FAR 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items and 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, applies to this acquisition. All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of Addenda to FAR Clause 52.212-1 1) Item (b) Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Submit your proposal, acknowledgment of amendments (if any), software licensing agreements (if any), descriptive literature for the proposed equipment and software, and the FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, prior to an award. Telegraphic or facsimile offers are not acceptable. Period for acceptance of offers is amended to include the following: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are included in paragraph (a) of that provision. Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-2 Evaluation Factors for award is applicable and any resulting order will be issued to the company offering the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors that will be considered are Technical capability, past performance, and price. Technical capability is significantly more important than past performance, trade-in and price. Failure to provide the information relative to each evaluation factor may render offer non-responsive. 1) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Technical capability shall be based on product literature, technical features and/or warranty provisions. Each vendor's offer is required to submit licensing (if applicable), descriptive literature, or other documentation, manufacturer or brand name and model of the item, and show how the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements as stated in the Specifications or is equal to that of the Brand Name product specified above. 2) PAST PERFORMANCE: Vendor's history of demonstrated performance will be evaluated to determine ability to provide the equipment, install and make operational at Government site. Vendors shall provide three references where similar equipment has been installed by their company; and 3) PRICE: Price includes all equipment, software, software licensing, training, warranty costs, discount terms, and transportation costs. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet stated requirements above. Vendor offer shall include descriptive literature, equipment specifications and detailed drawings as applicable. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet stated requirements above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted response to this provision as it compares to the minimum characteristics provided above. Therefore, it is essential that all offers provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government evaluation team to make an adequate technical assessment of the quote as meeting technical acceptability. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition for supplies: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999); 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies (JAN 1994); 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2000); 52.225-21, Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1997); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996). ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT OFFERS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Federal Tax Identification (TIN); Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); remit to address if different; and business size. As of 31 May 1999 all Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database as a condition for contract award. Contractors may register in the CCR through the World Wide Web at http://www/acq/osd.mil/ec or call the DOD Electronic Information Center at 1-800-334-3414.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN00148231-W 20020824/020822214242 (fbodaily.com)
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