SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Peptide Synthesizer
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Acquisition And Logistics Division, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
- ZIP Code
- 20899
- Solicitation Number
- SB1341-05-Q-0478
- Response Due
- 4/19/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/9/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is SB1341-05-Q-0478 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 01-27. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339111 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. However this requirement is unrestricted and all interested offerors may submit a quote. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 15:00:00 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Gaithersburg, MD 20899 The National Institute of Standards & Technology requires the following items, EXACT MATCH ONLY, to the following: LI 001, Peptide Synthesizer meeting the following required specifications: 1. Unattended synthesis of up to 3 peptides, sequentially; 2. Shall permit FMOC and t-Boc synthesis methods; 3. Shall have not less than 40 couplings possible per peptides; 4. Synthesis time shall be less than one hour per coupling; 5. Complete amino acid and other reagents shall be available separately in preparation kit; 6. 0.20 mM or higher synthesis scale; 7. Synthesis shall be done under inert atmosphere. 8. Shall include a complete set of chemical reagents for synthesis of any peptide; 9. Shall operate on conventional laboratory power and ventilation conditions., 1, EA; For this solicitation, National Institute of Standards & Technology intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. National Institute of Standards & Technology is taking this action in a an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time offers. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their offer using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith offers, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, contact Erin Schwam at Erin.Schwam@nist.gov or FedBid.com at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror shall provide technical literature and information to allow the Government to determine that the equipment offered meets all of the specifications stated above. Technical literature and information shall be sent directly to Erin.Schwam@nist.gov (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address not later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (located at http://orca.bpn.gov). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. Use of FedBid.com - Buyers and Sellers agree to use FedBid.com as an independent Venue for buying and selling goods or services, respectively. It is understood that FedBid ranks all bids by price, regardless of the evaluation criteria used by the buyer. Buyers and Sellers understand that a Buyer always maintains all rights assigned under their contracting authority and/or applicable acquisition regulations, and may select the most advantageous bid for the governments purpose while considering offline factors such as delivery, past performance, socio-economic classifications, and source rotation. Evaluation Award Criteria Award shall be made to the lowest priced/ technically acceptable offeror. TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND OR QUOTES RECEIVED AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSING TIME AND DATE SHALL BE DEEMED LATE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Contracting Officer: Alba Sanchez: Alba.Sanchez@NIST.Gov Contract Specialist: Erin Schwam Erin.Schwam@NIST.Gov Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.
- Web Link
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www.fedbid.com (a-16682, n-862)
(http://www.fedbid.com)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Gaithersburg, MD 20899
- Zip Code: 20899-0001
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 20899-0001
- Record
- SN00783401-W 20050408/050406213022 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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