SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Small Animal Caging and Equipment
- Notice Date
- 6/22/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 332999
— All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, Bldg 50 Room 422, Jefferson, Arkansas, 72079, United States
- ZIP Code
- 72079
- Solicitation Number
- 11-223-SOL-00135
- Archive Date
- 7/16/2011
- Point of Contact
- Regina R. Williams, Phone: (870) 543-7012
- E-Mail Address
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regina.williams@fda.hhs.gov
(regina.williams@fda.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Food and Drug Administration intends to award a Purchase Order for the supplies listed below. The requirement will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106. 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 11-223-SOL-00135. This is a 100% small business set-aside. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-52, May 31, 2011. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332999- All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) / Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) requires the purchase of specific caging used to house various animal species within the small animal section of CBER and has indicated that Allentown Caging, Inc. items listed below will meet their needs. However, "or equal" quotes will be accepted and evaluated from all interested parties. The cages shall be equivalent to the salient characteristics described herein. Quotes shall be for all New Unused Equipment Only. Technical requirement: Item #1 MS10196U36MVCD3. 36 Cage Micro-Vent Rack with 10x19x6 Cages with Automatic Watering: Ventilated rack structure to house 36 mouse cage systems Split Platforms for increased visibility and decreased weight 36 Polysulfone micro-barrier systems (152 Sq. Inches). Stainless steel wire bar lids Edstrom automatic watering system (valve integral to cage). Watering system manifold includes combination online flush and manual flush features Edstrom "Easy Lock" cage latching mechanism Plate mounted casters with 5" phenolic wheels Rear mounted vertical supply and exhaust plenums Eco-Flo Hepa Filtered supply blower Eco-Flo Hepa filtered exhaust blower Stainless steel vertical flip-up cardholder HEPA filtered air is delivered (50-70 Air Changes per Hour) to each individual housing unit by the rack or wall mounted integrated HEPA filtering Bio-PAK delivering "clean" air to the stainless steel delivery manifold system under positive pressure terminating in individual cage air injector tubes. The "clean" air is then delivered to each cage by means of a stainless steel cage mounted air diffuser. Exhaust air from each cage is captured by a unique Patented "U" shaped negative pressure stainless steel channel manifold encapsulating three sides of the micro-barrier filter cover flange area, collected into a return air stainless steel manifold system and finally forced through a HEPA filtered rack mounted integrated Exhaust Pak blower system and exhausted into the room atmosphere. All four (4) inch supply and return plenums utilize sealed access doors and drains for simplified cleaning and drainage after sanitization. Both vertical supply and exhaust plenums will be mounted on the rear of the rack. Rack assembly consists of seventy two (72) 18 gauge individual stainless steel split platform supports mechanically locked to ¾" x ½" rectangular 16 gauge internal tubular uprights. The split platform design decreases rack overall weight and enhances visibility within the cage. Each internal upright is heliarc welded to the external rack frame that will be constructed of a 14 gauge 1" x 1" tubular base, uprights and upper frame structure to insure strength. The entire assembly shall be plate mounted on stainless steel Jarvis and Jarvis casters (two with brakes), and 5" diameter phenolic wheels. The micro-barrier assembly consists of a high temperature Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) 10" x 19" x 6" mouse cage providing one hundred and fifty three (153) square inches of floor space with air bullet and A-160 valve assembly, a sheet metal design wire bar lid, a high temperature micro-barrier three (3) piece filter top, and a vertical 3" x 5" stainless steel "flip up" data card holder. Each top shall consist of a lid design incorporating an "X" bar filter media support system, a die cut polyester filter sheet 18 mils thick, and a high temperature perforated filter retaining device designed to "snap" into the top of the micro-barrier lid and hold the filter media sheet in place. The micro-barrier will not require screw-on plastic nut arrangement or other type of fasteners for holding the filter in place. AUTOMATIC WATERING SPECIFICATIONS Drinking Valve The A-160 series Shielded valve (located in the cage) permits the valve assembly and air inlet diffuser to travel with the cage for sterilization. The drinking valve will be compatible with hyper-chlorinated or acidified water and autoclavable to 300 degrees F. 316 stainless steel. Silicone elastomer wetted parts, operation at 3-5 grams of actuating force with a flow rate of 30ml/min. Coupling Design Socket 316 stainless steel with silicone seal. Base fitting mechanically joined to manifold piping "Easy Connect Lock" -Release Mechanism Materials: 316 series stainless steel Automatic spring loaded release lock to detach cage and drinking valve for cage removal "Hands Free" Positive engagement with front cage lock release. Wetted Component Materials 316L stainless steel piping, fittings and drinking valves 0.5 inch diameter with 0.036 inch wall piping O-ring slip type fittings Silicone "O" ring material 316 stainless steel female plug Drain/vent valves: 316L stainless steel with silicone O-ring seat Construction: Mechanical and welded fittings Passivation and electro polishing after welding Mechanical Operation The Edstrom A-160 shielded valve with the coupling design Air/ Water Cup Assembly shall be integrated into the micro-barrier cage system and travel with the cage assembly once removed from the rack. The coupling design automated water valve assembly shall be operated by an automatic, spring-loaded lock mechanism located to the lower right of each individual micro-barrier cage system. Proper docking to the air and water grommets shall be achieved by placing the micro-barrier housing system within the channel or cage guide. This operation will automatically open the lock/indicator mechanism (continually allowing both hands to secure the cage assembly) permitting the barrier housing assembly to slide towards the air/water connection systems. Proper docking shall be achieved by gently sliding the barrier assembly to the rear of the cage guide channel. Activation (air and/or watering) shall take place immediately when the cage assembly stops its front to rear travel. Once in position, positive locking shall be achieved automatically when the swing lock mechanism engages in the front of the cage holding it secure to the air/water manifolds. Visual Indicator A visual positive lock indicator will determine proper activation of the air/water assembly. This positive lock indicator shall be comprised of a red cage indicator tab located on the swing lock mechanism. The indicator will protrude (to the right) approximately 1/2" from a stainless steel housing mechanism when the cage is not within the specified locking position of the air/water connection device. In order to achieve and assure proper connection of the micro-barrier cage system to the air/water connection device, the red indicator tab must be completely encased within the stainless steel housing. Absence of any red markings from the barrel of the indicator tab shall indicate that the proper connection has been achieved. Location of the indicator shall be directly above the lock arm on the right front side of each microbarrier cage system. Note: All watering components are to be manufactured by Edstrom Industries. These components shall include water manifolds, male and female cage connections systems, water valve, and cage lock assembly. Eco-Flo Blowers Supply and Exhaust Blower modules will be a HEPA filtered air supply unit designed specifically for this ventilated rack system. Performance and Reliability Temperature and humidity monitoring of supply and exhaust Automatic filter load compensation Cage or rack pressure polarity control/monitoring Certified HEPA filtration Quiet technology with EC-technology motors UL and CSA compliant CE and C-tick certified Warranty & service Level of Control and Ease of Use Software-driven technology Controlled from icon-based, real-time touch screen BMS integration Wi-Com TM Vantage compatible Connect via Wi-Fi TM or Bluetooth TM Ergonomic pre-filter accessible Ergonomic pocket handles Miniaturized wall mounting bracket system Configuration Variety and Ergonomics Rack Mounted Voltage 100-130Vac or 200-240Vac Item #2 MSJU70MVSPCD33X. 70 Cage Micro-Vent Racks with Automatic Watering Ventilated rack structure to house 70 cages Split Platforms for increased visibility and decreased weight (70) 75 Sq. inch mouse cage systems consisting of a cage bottom, filter top, wirebar lid & cardholder. Edstrom CD-3 automated watering system (valve integral to cage) Watering system manifold includes combination online flush and manual flush features Edstrom "Easy Lock" cage latching mechanism Plate mounted casters with 5" phenolic wheels Rear-mounted vertical supply and exhaust plenums Eco-Flo Supply Blower Eco-Flo Exhaust Blower with transition plate Low velocity air is delivered to each cage greatly reducing the build-up of gaseous pollutants that may have hazardous effects on animal health. In addition, the ventilated racks reduce the amount of air-borne particulates into the Macro-Environment. Micro-Vent Environmental Housing System for mice. Configuration: Single-faced, seven (7) wide by ten (10) high for a total of seventy (70) complete Reduced Height Micro-barrier housing units per rack. Unit shall be equipped with an Edstrom Reverse "S" automatic watering system utilizing the "Easy Connect " Inside the Cage A-160 series Shielded Valve (CD-3). All components are to be autoclavable and cage washable. The Coupling Design system provides an automatic "POSITIVE" lock mechanism to the air and water grommet connection and displays a visual indication for proper cage docking position. The watering system shall feature a combination "on line" rack flush QD system for automated flushing of the manifold, and a ball valve and drain line so that the manifold can be flushed manually. AIR and RACK SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS HEPA filtered air is delivered (50-70 Air Changes per Hour) to each individual housing unit by the rack or wall mounted integrated HEPA filtering Bio-PAK delivering "clean" air to the stainless steel delivery manifold system under positive pressure terminating in individual cage air injector tubes. The "clean" air is then delivered to each cage by means of a stainless steel cage mounted air diffuser. Exhaust air from each cage is captured by a unique Patented "U" shaped negative pressure stainless steel channel manifold encapsulating three sides of the micro-barrier filter cover flange area, collected into a return air stainless steel manifold system and finally forced through a HEPA filtered rack mounted integrated Exhaust Pak blower system and exhausted into the room atmosphere. All four (4) inch supply and return plenums utilize sealed access doors and drains for simplified cleaning and drainage after sanitization. Both vertical supply and exhaust plenums will be mounted on the rear of the rack. Rack assembly consists of seventy (70) 18 gauge individual stainless steel split platform supports mechanically locked to ¾" x ½" rectangular 16 gauge internal tubular uprights. The split platform design decreases rack overall weight and enhances visibility within the cage. Each internal upright is heliarc welded to the external rack frame that will be constructed of a 14 gauge 1" x 1" tubular base, uprights and upper frame structure to insure strength. The entire assembly shall be plate mounted on stainless steel Jarvis and Jarvis casters (two with brakes), and 5" diameter phenolic wheels. The micro-barrier assembly consists of a high temperature Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) 75 Sq. inch mouse cage providing seventy-five (75) square inches of floor space with air bullet and A-160 valve assembly, a sheet metal design rear pocket wire bar lid, a high temperature reduced height micro- three (3) piece filter top, and a vertical 3" x 5" stainless steel "flip up" data card holder. Each top shall consist of a lid design incorporating an "X" bar filter media support system, a die cut polyester filter sheet 18 mils thick, and a high temperature perforated filter retaining device designed to "snap" into the top of the micro-barrier lid and hold the filter media sheet in place. The micro-barrier will not require screw-on plastic nut arrangement or other type of fasteners for holding the filter in place. AUTOMATIC WATERING SPECIFICATIONS Drinking Valve The A-160 series Shielded valve (located in the cage) permits the valve assembly and air inlet diffuser to travel with the cage for sterilization. The drinking valve will be compatible with hyper-chlorinated or acidified water and autoclavable to 300 degrees F. 316 stainless steel Silicone elastomer wetted parts Operation at 3-5 grams of actuating force with a flow rate of 30ml/min. Coupling Design Socket 316 stainless steel with silicone seal Base fitting mechanically joined to manifold piping "Easy Connect Lock" -Release Mechanism Materials: 316 series stainless steel Automatic spring loaded release lock to detach cage and drinking valve for cage removal "Hands Free" Positive engagement with front cage lock release Wetted Component Materials 316L stainless steel piping, fittings and drinking valves 0.5 inch diameter with 0.036 inch wall piping O-ring slip type fittings Silicone "O" ring material 316 stainless steel female plug Drain/vent valves: 316L stainless steel with silicone O-ring seat Construction: Mechanical and welded fittings Passivation and electro polishing after welding Mechanical Operation The Edstrom A-160 shielded valve with the "Coupling Design" Air/ Water Cup Assembly shall be integrated into the micro-barrier Cage System and travel with the cage assembly once removed from the rack. The "Coupling Design" automated water valve assembly shall be operated by an automatic, spring-loaded lock mechanism located to the lower right of each individual micro-barrier Cage System. Proper docking to the air and water grommets shall be achieved by placing the micro-barrier Housing System within the channel or cage guide. This operation will automatically open the lock/indicator mechanism (continually allowing both hands to secure the cage assembly) permitting the BARRIER Housing assembly to slide towards the air/water connection systems. Proper docking shall be achieved by gently sliding the barrier cage assembly to the rear of the cage guide channel. Activation (air and/or watering) shall take place immediately when the cage assembly stops its front to rear travel. Once in position, positive locking shall be achieved automatically when the swing lock mechanism engages in the front of the cage holding it secure to the air/water manifolds. Visual Indicator A visual positive lock indicator will determine proper activation of the air/water assembly. This positive lock indicator shall be comprised of a RED cage indicator tab located on the swing lock mechanism. The indicator will protrude (to the right) approximately 1/2" from a stainless steel housing mechanism when the cage is not within the specified locking position of the air/water connection device. In order to achieve and assure proper connection of the micro-barrier Housing System to the air/water connection device, the RED indicator tab must be completely encased within the stainless steel housing. Absence of any RED markings from the barrel of the indicator tab shall indicate that the proper connection has been achieved. Location of the indicator shall be directly above the lock arm on the right front side of each microbarrier Housing System. Note: All watering components are to be manufactured by Edstrom Industries. These components shall include water manifolds, male and female cage connections systems, water valve, and cage lock assembly. Eco-Flo Blowers Supply and Exhaust Blower modules will be a HEPA filtered air supply unit designed specifically for this ventilated rack system. Performance and Reliability Temperature and humidity monitoring of supply and exhaust Automatic filter load compensation Cage or rack pressure polarity control/monitoring Certified HEPA filtration Quiet technology with EC-technology motors UL and CSA compliant CE and C-tick certified Warranty & service Level of Control and Ease of Use Software-driven technology Controlled from icon-based, real-time touch screen BMS integration Wi-Com TM Vantage compatible Connect via Wi-Fi TM or Bluetooth TM Ergonomic pre-filter accessible Ergonomic pocket handles Miniaturized wall mounting bracket system Configuration Variety and Ergonomics Rack Mounted Voltage 100-130Vac or 200-240Vac, 1-ø Power 7-18 Watts Current 0.28A @ 115Vac Heat Load 5-12 Watts Noise (1m) 30 dBA clean filter Weight 19 lbs (9 kg) Bluetooth TM or Wi-Fi TM Quotes must include prices for product inclusive of shipping charges. Contract type: Commercial Item-Firm Fixed Price. Simplified acquisition procedures will be utilized. Delivery Address: FDA/CBER 8800 Rockville Pike HFM22 Bldg. 29A Rm. 1A17 Bethesda MD 20892 Period of Performance Delivery shall be 90 -120 days or less after receipt of award. Invoice Submission Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with the following clauses that are incorporated into this contract: 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (OCT 2003), and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003). The contractor shall submit one (1) original copy of each invoice to the address or email address specified below: Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services Attn: Regina Williams 3900 NCTR Road, HFT-320 Jefferson, Arkansas 72079 Regina.Williams@fda.hhs.gov To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must be submitted on company letterhead and include each of the following: 1. Name and address of the Contractor 2. Invoice date and invoice number 3. Purchase order number 4. Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of supplies delivered 5. Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading 6. Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered 7. Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent (Must be the same as that in the purchase order or in a proper notice of assignment) 8. Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice 9. Taxpayer identification number 10. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) banking information 11. Name and telephone number of the FDA COR referenced on the purchase order 12. Any other information or documentation required by the purchase order Questions relating to when payment will be received should be directed to the FDA payment office at 870-543-7446. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this solicitation. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (1) of that provision are as follows: 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: a. The technical evaluation for this solicitation will be the supplies/services ability to meet the required specifications. b. Price. In determining the best value to the Government, technical capability is more important than price, though price remains a significant factor and must be reasonable and affordable. Technical capability will be determined by review of information submitted by the offeror which must provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets or exceeds the government's requirement/specifications and that warranty terms and annual maintenance plans provide extensive support and depth of coverage. The Government will evaluate the technical capability factor as to whether the offer meets or exceeds the minimum specifications. The government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material necessary for the government to determine whether the service meets the technical requirements. The offer shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, literature, brochures and other information corresponding to each minimum required item, which demonstrates the capabilities of the offeror. The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. The Provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications 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 (o) of this provision. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.219-6; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.225-3; 52.225-13 and 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Clauses and provisions can be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov. The following additional provisions and/or clauses apply: 52.204-7. 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. The following HHSAR clauses apply and can be obtained at the following website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfhhsara.htm. 352.202-1 Definitions (Jan 2006) 352.203-70 Anti-lobbying (Jan 2006) 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Oct 2009) 352.223-70 Safety and Health (Jan 2006) 352.231-70 Pricing of Adjustments (Jan 2001) 352.242-71 Tobacco-Free Facilities (Jan 2006) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation notice. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps website for any released amendments to the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. Question Deadline: All questions shall be submitted via email (regina.williams@fda.hhs.gov) on or before June 27, 2011 by 1:00 pm (Central Standard Time). RFQ Due Date: Offers are due in person, by postal mail, or via email (regina.williams@fda.hhs.gov) on or before July 1, 2011 by 12:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time - Local Prevailing Time in Jefferson, Arkansas), at the Food and Drug Administration/OAGS, Attn: Regina Williams, 3900 NCTR Road, HFT-320, Jefferson, AR 72079-9502. The offer must reference solicitation number 11-223-SOL-00135.
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- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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