SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- PCR Laboratory Equipment and Supplies for CDC, Central Asia
- Notice Date
- 12/19/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty, Dept. of State, Washington, DC, 20521-7030
- ZIP Code
- 20521-7030
- Solicitation Number
- 122-C-0016
- Response Due
- 1/5/2004
- Archive Date
- 1/20/2004
- Point of Contact
- Lebedeva Yekaterina, Procurement Agent, Phone 011-73272-507612 ext. 334, Fax 011-73272-507636, - Lebedeva Yekaterina, Procurement Agent, Phone 011-73272-507612 ext. 334, Fax 011-73272-507636,
- E-Mail Address
-
elebedeva@usaid.gov, elebedeva@usaid.gov
- Description
- Description This is a combined synopsis-solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. The proposed procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), FAR Subpart 13.5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 621511 and the small business size standards in number of employees 1,000. This solicitation is being conducted under full and open competition however all things being equal, preference will be given to U.S. small businesses. Please indicate your business status on your response. The following FAR and AIDAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000); FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (see evaluation factors below); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (July 2002); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2002); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2002), and AIDAR 752.7000 Marking (Jan 1993). An offeror should include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Mission for Central Asia Republics, Almaty (USAID/CAR) intends to purchase equipment and supplies for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Laboratory which will allow reference laboratory to: 1) accomplish molecular- epidemiological studies on the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis viruses and other infectious diseases; 2) to create the state methodological PCR diagnostics center in order to train the laboratory specialists; 3) as the PCR diagnostics in Uzbekistan will develop rapidly in future, it would benefit to create the controlling reference materials and accomplish the following tasks: a) surveillance of the test- systems quality for the PCR diagnostics; b) quality control program of the PCR laboratories. The following are minimum requirements: all components must be new, not refurbished and operate on 220 volt, 50 Hz current and be filled or supplied with European, two-prong, grounded plugs, power cords and sockets. Below is the list of laboratory equipment and supplies. Thermal Cycler with a 96 x 0.2 ml Block Qty=2 (gradient temperature capability is necessary; temperature ramping rates 20-70 Celcium degrees+/- 0.3 degrees maximum ramping rate 2.6 Celcium degrees per second; temperature range 4 to 99; gradient range 20-70); PCR Bench Top Hood (No-Ducting, UV, Laminar Air Flow) Qty=1; PCR Bench Top Hood (No-Ducting, UV, No-Laminar Air Flow) Qty=2; Microcentrifuge w/18 X1.5ml Angle Rotor Qty=1; QuickSpinersonal Mini-Centrifuge w/6 Adapters for 0.5ml Qty=3; Fluorescent light for hoods Qty=3; Low-cost Lab Essential Vortex Qty=3; Programable Termal Block with No-Heated Lid (>24 X 0.2 ml) Qty=1 (oil free, temperature accuracy 0.25 Celcium degrees, range 35-100 Celcium degrees, storage 4 Celcium degrees, 100 programs); Powerpette Plus Qty=2; Pipettor 0.5-10 ul Qty=1; Pipettor 2-20 ul Qty=3; Pipettor 20-200 ul Qty=2; Pipettor 100-1000 ul Qty=2; Repeating Pipette (working with Combi-Siringe Tips) Qty=1; AlphaDigiDoc Gel Documentation and Analysis System Qty=1;Mini Gel-O-Submarine System Qty=2; Power Supply Constant Voltage 250 V Qty=1; Multi-Block Heaters, 100W, 1 Block Capacity, Dim.: 6"X7.5"X3" Qty=3; Big Digit Dual Timer-Clock Qty=3; Benchtop Centrifuge, 6000 rpm, 220V/50HZ Qty=1; Rotor 12X15 ML Qty=1; ELECTRONIC ICE CUBE W/PS&CABLE (220V) Qty=2; BLOCK, ALUM FOR 30 X 1.5ML TUBES Qty=2; BLOCK, ALUM FOR 30 X 0.2ML TUBES Qty=2; Single Range analytical balance, 120g X 0.1mg Qty=1; RO water purification for type III water, 12L per hour Qty=1; Water storage tank, 30L Qty=1; Nanopure Diamond Analytical water filtration system, type I water Qty=1; Catridge filter pack, 1 year supply Qty=1; Remote filtration dispensor Qty=1; Replacement catridge Qty=2; Extruded carbon filter catridge Qty=4; Filter membrane Qty=1; Sanitation catridges for 1 year Qty=2. Supplies: Graduated Tri-Pour Beakers, 1000 ml (100 cs) Qty=1; High Temp Biohazard Bags 37"X48", 100 pck Qty=1; Microcentrifuge Rnase/Dnase&Pyrogene Safe Tubes, 1.7 ml, 1000 pck Qty=1; Thin Wall Rnase/Dnase&Pyrogene Safe Tubes, Flat top 0.2 ml, Natural, 1000 pck Qty=1; Thin Wall Rnase/Dnase&Pyrogene Safe Tubes, Flat top 0.2 ml, Colored, 1000 pck Qty=1; 4-Way Flipper Racks, Natural, 5 Packs Qty=1; 64-Well Flipper Microtube Racks Without Lids, Natural, 10 Pack Qty=2; Economy Yellow cardboard Boxes, 2" Boxes w/81 Cell Divider, 10 pk Qty=1; Leakproof Conical Tubes, 15 ml Sterile Polypropylene, 10rcs/50 Qty=1;Leakproof Conical Tubes, 50 ml Sterile Polypropylene, 20rcs/25 Qty=1; Aerosol Resistant Tips for Pipettors, 10 ul Clear, Sterile, 10rcks/96 Qty=1;Aerosol Resistant Tips for Pipettors, 20 ul Clear, Sterile, 10rcks/96 Qty=1;Aerosol Resistant Tips for Pipettors, 200 ul Clear, Sterile, 10rcks/96 Qty=1;Aerosol Resistant Tips for Pipettors, 1000 ul Clear, Sterile, 10rcks/100 Qty=1;Sterile Combi-Syringe Tips, 2.5 ml, 100/pack Qty=1;Sterile Combi-Syringe Tips, 12.5 ml, 100/pack Qty=1;Disp.Serol.Pipettes, Rnase&Dnase Safe, Sterile, Indiv.Wrap, 5ml, 250/pk Qty=1;Disp.Serol.Pipettes, Rnase&Dnase Safe, Sterile, Indiv.Wrap, 10ml, 200/pk Qty=1;Disp.Serol.Pipettes, Rnase&Dnase Safe, Sterile, Indiv.Wrap, 25ml, 200/pk Qty=1;Vinil Gloves Lightly Powdered, Large, 1000/case Qty=1; Vinil Gloves Lightly Powdered, Medium, 1000/case Qty=1; Benchtop Protector Pads, 17.5"X24" Blue Pads, 300/unit Qty=1; Parafilm, 4"X125' Roll on a 3" Core, 1/unit Qty=5;Laboratory Thermometers, Red Liq.Filled, Part.Immersion, Yellow Bckgd Qty=12. Quote shall provide: 1. Unit price; 2. Brand and model names and full specification for each item; manufacturer part or catalog number; 3. Full text of warranty, including explicit statement of applicability in Central Asia Republics; name, address, telephone and email contact of warranty-service provider in Central Asia Republics; 4. Price for shipping and delivery time to American Embassy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan quoted both for shipment via air freight, and via surface (through US Despatch Agent, New Jersey). 5. Cost of installation of the equipment (if required); 6. Provision of laboratory technical and/or service manuals (operating instructions, installation, maintenance) as appropriate in Russian language. 7. Description of terms, conditions, and procedures for obtaining spare or replacement parts for equipment provided, both during and after the period of warranty. 8. Previous experience in the provision of similar or related equipment to agencies of the US government, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Defense Department, the Food and Drug Administration and other. 9. Identification of items on the list that are available for ordering from a Federal Supply Schedule. Order will be placed on or before January 31, 2004. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. Therefore the initial offer must contain and meet all the Government specifications and requirements. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines discussions are necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The award decision will be based upon, in descending order of importance, price, technical compliance and quality, past performance, and warranty terms. The Government's preference is to award one contract for all items. However, the Government may determine it is more advantageous to place separate orders for line items where there is a significant cost savings available on one or more items. Issuance of this combined synopsis does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government, nor does it commit the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposals. Quotations are due at 10 AM, Almaty time on January 5, 2004. They must be addressed to the Contracting Officer, USAID/CAR, 41 Kazybek Bi Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Facsimile proposals may be submitted to 7 3272 507635 or 507636. E-mailed quotations may be sent to elebedeva@usaid.gov. All quotes must be in writing, dated and signed by an authorized representative and reference RFQ No. 122-C-0016. Questions should be addressed to elebedeva@usaid.gov or 7 3272 507612 X334. Point of Contact Ekaterina Lebedeva, Procurement Agent, Phone 011-7-3272-507612 ext.334; Fax 011-7-3272-507635/507636, Email elebedeva@usaid.gov ? Patrick Robinson, Contracting Officer, Phone 011-7-3272-50-76-12 ext.412; Fax 011-7-3272-507635/507636, Email probinson@usaid.gov Place of Performance Address: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Country: Uzbekistan
- Place of Performance
- Address: Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Central Asia Region with coordination from USAID/CAR, Almaty, Kazakhstan: 41 Kazybek Bi Street, Almaty, 480100 Kazakhstan, U.S. based mailing address:, 7030 Almaty Place, DOS Washington D.C. 20521-7030
- Zip Code: 480100
- Country: Kazakhstan
- Zip Code: 480100
- Record
- SN00492755-W 20031221/031219211523 (fbodaily.com)
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