SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Ultrasound, Transducer, and Minidock for Use in Sablefish Research - SF-18 Submission Required with Proposal
- Notice Date
- 8/19/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office, SSMC4 - Room 7601/OFA61, 1305 East West Highway, 7th Floor, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910
- ZIP Code
- 20910
- Solicitation Number
- WAD-10-0785
- Archive Date
- 9/2/2010
- Point of Contact
- Bill Pickert, Phone: 206-526-4549
- E-Mail Address
-
bill.pickert@noaa.gov
(bill.pickert@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SF-18 Submission Required with Proposal COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Ultrasound, Transducer, and Minidock for Use in Sablefish Research (I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39. (IV) The associated NAICS code is 339112 for this solicitation. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for procurement of the following items: Line Item 0001: ULTRASOUND FOR USE IN SABLEFISH RESEARCH (VI) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial items (ONLY NEW EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ACCEPTED): ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY FOR ASSESSING MATURITY STATUS IN SABLEFISH BROODSTOCK Line Item 0001: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO SONOSITE M-TURBO VERSION 1.2.6 (ITEM #V05322), L38x/10-5 MHz TRANSDUCER (ITEM #V07694), AND MINIDOCK FOR M-TURBO (ITEM #P08788) DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Objective: NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, is currently using ultrasound technology to determine maturity status of sablefish broodstock. This tool has been extremely valuable in efforts to culture this species. However the ultrasound unit that has been in use belongs to a private company and is less than optimal for the research. Also accessibility to this unit is variable since it is not owned by NMFS. NMFS therefore wishes to purchase an ultrasound unit that will have greater capabilities and be available for research at all times. This will be a critical piece of equipment to the sablefish project. Scope: One portable ultrasound unit with a 10-5MHz transducer. The unit must be robust for moist environments and meet specifications listed below. Purchase must be completed so that possession of the unit would be on or before November 1st, 2010. Specifications. 1. Portable. 2. Keyboard built in. 3. Large display-high resolution (at least 10.4"). 4. Two or more USB ports. 5. Video output (S-video, Composite video, DVI). 6. Mac compatible. 7. Zoom capability (2 pan) 8. Measuring capabilities for diameter and volume. Must be capable of measuring oocytes down to 500 microns. 9. Storage formats (MPEG-4, JPEG, BMP). 10. Color Doppler. 11. Large internal memory (8GB). 12. 10-5 Mhz Transducer. (VII) Required delivery by September 30, 2010. Place of delivery is NMFS Manchester Field Station, 7305 Beach Drive East, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Quote shall include shipping charges. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to complete and return the attached Standard Form 18. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows, listed in order of importance: 1) Technical Capability: Item must meet all specifications in (VI) above. 2) Price: Quote must state price in U.S. Dollars. 3) Delivery: Quote must include delivery schedule 4) Warranty: Quote must state warranty, if applicable. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a), and award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government on an all or none basis. Offers must address all specifications for the vendor to be considered responsive. This will be a firm fixed-price purchase order, with payment terms of Net 30. (X) The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Feb 2010) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (8)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (E.O. 13126). (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998). (31)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (June 2009). (33) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (End of provision) The following additional terms and conditions apply: 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) Department of Commerce Clauses: 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to bill.pickert@noaa.gov. Questions should be received no later than 2:00 P.M. PDT, September 26th, 2010. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of clause) (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00 P.M. PDT on September 1, 2010. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Bill Pickert. The fax number is (206) 527-1710 and email address is bill.pickert@noaa.gov. Submission of proposals and quotes by email is preferred. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Bill Pickert, Purchasing Agent, 206-526-4549, bill.pickert@noaa.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 7305 Beach Drive East, Port Orchard, Washington, 98366, United States
- Zip Code: 98366
- Zip Code: 98366
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