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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 04, 2010 FBO #3175
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Polymer Size Exclusion Chromatography System - FBO posting

Notice Date

8/2/2010
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

National Archives and Records Administration, NAA, Acquisition Center, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 3340, College Park, Maryland, 20740-6001
 

ZIP Code

20740-6001
 

Solicitation Number

NAR-NW-10-Q-0007
 

Archive Date

9/4/2010
 

Point of Contact

Alice Keefe, Phone: 3018371821, Ann P Harrison, Phone: (301) 837-0772
 

E-Mail Address

alice.keefe@nara.gov, ann.harrison@nara.gov
(alice.keefe@nara.gov, ann.harrison@nara.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Word file of Polymer Size Exclusion Chromatography System posting. DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with FAR 11.104 - use of "brand name or equal" purchase descriptions. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a "Brand Name or Equal" firm fixed price quotation is requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NAR-NW-10-Q-0007 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ); quotations furnished are not offers. This request does not commit the government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this RFQ must be completed by the vendor. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44 effective July 8, 2010. COMPETITION, EVALUATION, AND CONTRACT TYPE : This is a "Brand Name or Equal" requirement under NAICS 334516. The Government reserves the right to issue an order based on the initial quote without discussions of this procurement. Evaluation and award will be in accordance with the procedures of FAR Subpart 13.106, Soliciting Competition, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, Award and Documentation. Award will be made to the vendor whose conforming quotation in response to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government. Best value for this competition will be obtained through a lowest priced technically acceptable evaluation. In order to be determined technically acceptable, all quotation submission requirements must be met including the required documentation submissions outlined below. The Government will only accept commercial-off-the-shelf items. Vendors must submit itemized specifications that address the enumerated requirement of the Salient Characteristics (attachment 1) for each proposed item to facilitate a comprehensive Government evaluation. AFFIRMATION STATEMENTS : Supplies furnished under this RFQ are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by vendor. Vendors must complete and return Enclosure 1, RFQ Information Sheet, in order for their quotations to be considered. REQUIREMENTS : All delivery costs must be included in the total firm-fixed price quote. DELIVERY : Packaging must be in a manner that prevents damage to the products during shipment. Delivery must be undertaken during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, unless mutually agreed upon by NARA and the Contractor. Delivery will be made to the following location: NARA - A-II, 3301 Metzerott Road, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001 no later than 90 calendar days after issuance of the order. Failure to deliver in a timely manner could result in termination. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS : Two copies of each quotation should be mailed to National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Attention: Alice Keefe, Contract Specialist, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room B810, College Park, MD 20740-6001 or e-mailed to: alice.keefe@nara.gov. Quotations should be received by 1:00 PM ET on August 20, 2010. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Ms. Alice Keefe no later than 1:00 PM ET on August 10, 2010 to be considered. Please allow one extra business day for delivery and receipt if quotation is sent via e-mail, as the e-mail will need to pass through IT security. Telephonic responses will not be processed. SCHEDULE A This requirement is for a Polymer Size Exclusion Chromatography System (brand name or equal). Product Number Product Description Qty Price Item # Base Year "Brand Name or Equal" - NARA will evaluate "equal" items in accordance with the salient characteristics in order to determine technical acceptability. Polymer Size Exclusion Chromatography System (brand name or equal) 0001 Temperature controlled column compartment (as outlined in Attachment 1) 0002 Refractive Index Detector and 15/90 dual angle light scattering detector (as outlined in Attachment 1) 0003 Software controlled Autosampler (as outlined in Attachment 1) 0004 Low volume columns and connections (as outlined in Attachment 1) 0005 Computer and software (as outlined in Attachment 1) 0006 Installation and Training (as outlined in Attachment 1) 0007 Consumables (as outlined in Attachment 1) 0008 Maintenance (as outlined in Attachment 1) Option Year One 1001 Maintenance (as outlined in Attachment 1) Option Year Two 2001 Maintenance (as outlined in Attachment 1) Option Year Three 3001 Maintenance (as outlined in Attachment 1) Option Year Four 4001 Maintenance (as outlined in Attachment 1) Total of all CLINs Total of CLINs CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant firm-fixed price purchase order: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 99); FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item (Jun 08); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jun 08)--offerors shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision--a copy of the provisions can be found at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ ; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items ( Oct 08 ); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items ( Oct 08 ). Paragraph (b) of this clause incorporates by reference the following FAR clauses: 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 08), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 99), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 07), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 06), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 98), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 06), 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 07), 52.225-1 Buy-American Act - Supplies (Jun 03), 52.225-3 Buy American Act - North American Free Trade Agreement - Israeli Trade Act (Aug 07), 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 07), 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 08), 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 02), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 03), and 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 96). ATTACHMENT 1 - SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Specifications for Size Exclusion Chromatography System Description: A size exclusion chromatography system, complete with refractive index detector and dual angle light scattering detector, must be capable of analyzing the molar mass distribution of paper dissolved in N,N-dimethylacetamide. The SEC instrument must have a temperature controlled column compartment capable of handling four columns at a time for easy switching and storage. All the connections and plumbing must be compatible with organic and aqueous solvents, including the organic solvent, N,N-dimethylacetamide. The oven should be operational from ambient to 50 C. The SEC instrument must have a refractive index detector and a 15/90 dual angle light scattering detector to allow collection of information on concentration and molar mass distribution of the different polymeric species present in a sample without the need for a known reference. The SEC instrument must be able to handle multiple samples (autosampler). The autosampler must be able to perform injections from 1 uL to 1000 uL and handle multiple injections from the same sample. Low volume columns and connections are necessary, for example 6 mini guard columns 50 x 4.6 mm, 2 mini organic solvent compatible columns capable of linear MW range of 500 - 10,000,000 of dimensions 250 x 4.6 mm with a max flow rate of 0.5 mL/min, and aqueous guard column and analytical column (MW range of up to 2,000,000) of similar dimensions. The SEC instrument must come with a computer and the software capable of running the chromatography system and both detectors. It should have Windows Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) on the computer. A printer should also come with the instrument. The SEC instrument must come with enough consumables to immediately begin operations, including vials [low volume (ex 500 uL or less) and standard volume sizes (ex about 2 and 4 mL)] and caps. The low volume vials can be either inserts into the standard vials or stand alone vials. The SEC instrument must have at least a one year warranty. Additionally, four one-year option years of full service for the instrument, the dual angle light scattering detector, the autosampler, and the instrumentation software are required for continued maintenance of the system. Installation and training of the entire system must be included. ENCLOSURE 1, RFQ Information Sheet Vendors that do not provide the required information will not be considered for receipt of the order. Statutory/Regulatory Compliance ENERGY STAR® OR FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (FEMP) ENERGY USE REQUIREMENT COMPLIANCE, AS REQUIRED: YES_____ or NO_____? IPv6 COMPLIANT: YES____ or NO_____? SECTION 508 COMPLIANT: YES_____ or NO____? Specific Terms, Conditions, and Administrative information PAYMENT TERMS : DELIVERY DATE : NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER : ________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NO (INCLUDE AREA CODE) _____ FAX NUMBER : E-MAIL ADDRESS : ENROLLED IN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION? Yes____ No____ CAGE CODE NUMBER : DUNS : Contractor Certification : [By signing the Vendor acknowledges that the information provided in response to this RFQ is correct.] NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER : DATE OF QUOTATION : SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN : ENCLOSURE 2, Additional NARA Terms and Conditions (Addenda to FAR clause 52.212-4) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS I. GOVERNMENT CONTRACT SPECIALIST The Contract Specialist assigned to this contract is: Alice Keefe, Contract Specialist Telephone: (301) 837-1821 Email: alice.keefe@nara.gov II. MARK FOR INFORMATION Vendor must include the following information clearly on shipping container address label: Award Number: ____ (PIID) _____________ Accepting POC: Jennifer Herrmann Code: NWTD Room: 1901 III. INVOICE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS A. All original invoices submitted for payment shall be sent electronically to the following e-mail address: NAR@BPD.TREAS.GOV. Protected Microsoft Excel Files are the preferred format; however, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) and Microsoft Word are also acceptable. To receive a free notification of your electronic payment, register at http://fms.treas.gov/paid B. If electronic invoices are not possible original invoices shall be sent to : (1) ARC/ASD/NAR Avery Street 3-F Bureau of the Public Debt P.O. Box 1328 Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328 (2) One copy to the Contract Specialist (identified above). (3) One copy to the COR/TPOC: TBD National Archives and Records Administration Attn: Jennifer Herrmann, Code: NWTD Room: 1901 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001 Email: Jennifer.herrmann@nara.gov For Bureau of Public Debt paying office (ARC/ASD/NAR) payment and invoice questions, call 304-480-8000 C. The Vendor's invoice shall include the following information and/or attached documentation: (1) Name of the business concern and invoice date; (2) The complete contract number and/or delivery/task order number preceded by the letters NAMA; (3) Description, price, and quantity of services actually delivered or rendered and segregated by CLIN and/or SUBCLIN number(s); (4) Payment terms; (5) DUNS number; (6) Taxpayer's Identification Number (TIN); (7) Government Fund Cite; and (8) Government Organization ordering the items D. All invoices for services must be submitted on a monthly basis. E. All invoices will be paid using information from the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Therefore, payment will be made to the EFT information that matches the DUNS number for this award.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/NARA/NAA/AC/NAR-NW-10-Q-0007/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, Maryland, 20740, United States

Zip Code: 20740
 

Record

SN02226120-W 20100804/100802235606-432fbfcbbc9b4fa159b7c6679605c494 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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