SOLICITATION NOTICE
36 -- Generators, Formaldenhyde
- Notice Date
- 3/23/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333411
— Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Administration, 6011 Executive Blvd, 5th Floor, Rockville, Maryland, 20852-3804, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20852-3804
- Solicitation Number
- 263-2009-(KH)-00054
- Archive Date
- 4/14/2009
- Point of Contact
- Kirtner D Hobson, Phone: 301-443-7979
- E-Mail Address
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hobsonkd@od.nih.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- 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. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed price purchase order utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number 263-2009-(KH)-00054 and a statement that the solicitation is issued as an invitation to request for quotation (RFQ), and the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) applicable to this requirement is 333411 and the associated business size is unrestricted. The following specifications are for a quantity of 7 Formaldehyde Generators/Neutralizers, Model # 1414RH, or equal for Biological Decontamination: Generators must meet the minimum requirements. The formaldehyde generator shall have a recirculating blower that operates during the decontamination process with an explosion proof motor capable of 100 and 200 CFM. The formaldehyde generators shall not generate sparks in formaldehyde laden air. The formaldehyde generator shall permit remote operation. The formaldehyde generator shall permit decontamination of the filter systems. The formaldehyde generator shall allow programmable contact time with range of 12 hours to 10 hours or better. The formaldehyde generator shall incorporate a fail safe system; such that the generator stops if there is loss of power or high back-pressure. The formaldehyde generator shall incorporate a Lid Open indicator for the water canister. The formaldehyde generator shall incorporate a formaldehyde/neutralizer generation indicator. The formaldehyde generator shall permit a minimum of 60% relative humidity of air prior to formaldehyde insertion. The formaldehyde generator shall permit manual or automatic operation. The formaldehyde generator shall incorporate pilot lights to indicate sequence stage of operation. The formaldehyde generator shall incorporate a pop off water lid to relieve high water pressure. The formaldehyde generator shall have a parts and labor warranty of six months or better from the date of acceptance by the NIH Project Officer. If necessary, the manufacturer or distributor of the formaldehyde generator shall provide training of laboratory technicians on proper use of the formaldehyde generator. The TWO DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE F.O.B. Points are: Four (4) Generators to: National Institutes of Health, DSEIS, Building 13, 3rd Floor, Room 3E62, Wing B, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 and Three (3) Generators to: National Institutes of Health, Rocky Mountain Lab, 903 South 4th Street, Hamilton, Montana 59840. The Governments estimated expected delivery date is 30 days or sooner after award of the purchase order. Quotes are due March 31, 2009, by COB 1:00 p.m. EASTERN. The award will be made based upon the technical specifications of the required products and delivery period in this synopsis, and to the lowest price, technically acceptable quote meeting the Governments requirements. The offerors must submit written descriptive literature of the product in their quote, an itemized price list and warranties of the product quoted. The Government intends to evaluate offerors and award a purchase order without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the offerors best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later it is determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers, waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The offerors quotes must include an itemized price list of charges, complete description of services, complete address for invoice payment and purchase order delivery, prompt payment discount terms, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and vendors shall include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications & Commercial Items with its quote. The offeror must also register in the Government Contractor Registry System. Note: www.ccr.gov. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation may be obtained in full text form at http://www.arnet.gov/far. 1. Delivery shall be within 4 weeks from award, or rationale for alternate timing, shall be included. 2. Installation, training, and a 90 day warranty, or better, shall be included. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: Far Clause 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 12-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representatives and Certifications Commercials Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; and FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Commercial Items. In paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Commercial Items, the following clauses will apply: 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-15, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. This provision may be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The Formaldehyde Generators will be obtained from the contractor that can provide the generators in the manner that represents the best value for the Governments needs. The NIH will evaluate the quality, completeness, and relevance of the quotes. As stated in the FAR Clause 52.212-2(a), The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The quote must reference Solicitation number: 263-2009-(KH)-00054. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted to the Office of Logistics & Acquisitions, Simplified Acquisitions Branch, 6011 Executive Blvd., Suite 629C, Bethesda, MD 20892, and Attention: Kirtner Hobson. Response may be submitted electronically to: HobsonKD@OD.NIH.GOV. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. NO PHONE CALLS. NO FAXES.
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