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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 08, 2011 FBO #3513
SOLICITATION NOTICE

65 -- HCAA-N has a need for five (5) Microcentrifuge (Brand Name or Equal).

Notice Date

7/6/2011
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Medcom Contracting Center North Atlantic, ATTN: MCAA NA Bldg T20, 6900 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20307-5000
 

ZIP Code

20307-5000
 

Solicitation Number

W91YTZ-RKB-11-0005
 

Response Due

7/13/2011
 

Archive Date

9/11/2011
 

Point of Contact

Keith Batchelor, 301-619-8927
 

E-Mail Address

Medcom Contracting Center North Atlantic
(keith.batchelor@amedd.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334561, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. HCAA-N has a need for five (5) Microcentrifuge (Brand Name or Equal). All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following line items: Supplies/Equipment UnitTotal Line ItemDescriptionQuantityU/PTotal 0001Microcentrifuge (Brand Name or Equal)5 XXXX Minimum Requirements The contractor shall furnish BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, equipment/supply for five (5) Microcentrifuge (Brand Name or Equal). The proposed five (5) Microcentrifuge (Brand Name or Equal).shall meet or exceed the technical specifications identified below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Salient Characteristics Specifications: The vendor shall furnish a microcentrifuge that can enable users to spin down liquid samples in 24 x 1.5 mL or 2.0 mL microcrentifuge tubes with a compact and reliable instrument. The microcentrifuge should be able to speed up 21,000 x g. a)The instrument should have the following: 1.Rotor with 24 microcentrifuge (1.5/2.0 mL) capacity and lid 2.Digital display 3.RPM/RCF conversion key 4.Compact footprint Specifications: 1.Compact Unit: Shall Include all functions for: Rotor that has 24 microcentrifuge tube (1.5 mL/2.0 mL) capacity Withstand speeds up to 21,000 x g Knob or keypad to select speed, time, and rpm/rcf a)General Specifications: Dimensions: 8.9 in (H) x 9.3 in (W) x 12.6 in (D) Weight (without rotor) 29.5 lbs Power Source120 V/60 Hz Maximum rotor capacity24 x 1.5 mL/2.0mL Maximum RCF21,130 x g Maximum RPM15,000 rpm Number of rotors4 Acceleration time (sec)15 Baking time (sec)16 Time setting30 s - 99 h 59 min, infinite SHORT spin for quick runsYes Short spin programmable to desire speed Yes Full-digit display of time and speedYes Soft-touch one finger lid closureYes Noise level dB (A)51 Adjustable alarm volumeYes Control panel typesKnob or keypad Metal rotor bowl for easy cleaningYes 2.Data management System: None 3.Application Program: None 4.Configuration: a)Microcentrifuge: 8.9 in (H) x 9.3 in (W) x 12.6 in (D), 36lbs1 unit b)Rotor1 unit c)Lid1 unit 5.Accessories: None 6.Installation and Testing: No professional installation or testing required. 7.Training: No training required. 8.Warranty: 2 year warranty from the date of contract. Delivery DELIVERY TERMS SHALL BE FOB DESTINATION. FOB DESTINATION MEANS: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PACK AND MARK THE SHIPMENT IN CONFORMANCE WITH CARRIER REQUIREMENTS, DELIVER THE SHIPMENT IN GOOD ORDER AND CONDITION TO THE POINT OF DELIVERY SPECIFIED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER, BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE GOODS OCCURRING BEFORE RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE SHIPMENT BY THE CONSIGNEE AT THE DELIVERY POINT SPECIFIED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER; AND PAY ALL CHARGES TO THE SPECIFIED POINT OF DELIVERY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DELIVER LINE ITEM 0001 NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO 711TH HPW/WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technical acceptability means that the quote meets all of the stated minimum specifications. Incomplete or unreasonable offers shall be rejected and eliminated from further consideration. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) Technical Capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) price. Technical Capability: Evaluation of Technical Capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. Quotations shall include the make and model of the products, manufacturer sales literature or other product literature, which CLEARLY DOCUMENTS that the offered product(s) meet or exceed the specifications. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria: 1.Visual and physical check at AFMOA/SGALW or adherence to requested specifications. 2.Performance check at AFMOA/SGALW or adherence to performance specifications. Price: Quoted price will be evaluated for reasonableness. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 1.52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions --Commercial Items (JUN 2010) 2.52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (OCT 2010) (DEVIATION) Commercial Items including subparagraphs: a.52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation b.52.222-3 Convict Labor c.52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies d.52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities e.52.222-26 Equal Opportunity f.52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans g.52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities h.52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans i.52.225-1 Buy American Act j.52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, and k.52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 3.52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. Brand Name or Equal Quote Instructions: Central Contractor Registration In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, the awardee must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) prior to award. Refusal to register shall forfeit award. All quoters shall submit the following: 1) An original and one (1) copy of a quotation which addresses Line Item 0001; 2) An original and one (1) copy of the technical description and/or product literature; 3) Description of commercial warranty; 4) Country of Origin information for each line item. This is an Open-Market Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for equipment as defined herein. Offers will be reviewed exclusively based upon information submitted. If the information submitted does not address all the technical characteristics for the motorized transport solution, the offer will be rejected. The Government intends to award a Purchase Order as a result of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation that will include the terms and conditions that are set forth herein. In order to facilitate the award process, ALL quotes shall include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: The offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR The offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following: Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s) Please note that this procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an offeror submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the offeror's FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation. Due to the difficulties in receipt of mail through normal postal services, it is required that proposals be sent via E-mail to the POC for this requirement, at keith.batchelor@us.army.mil the Offeror is responsible for ensuring receipt by the POC. Proposals are due no later than the 13 July 2011 at 1400 EST. Proposals will not be accepted after this date and time. SPECIAL NOTES: Successful contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database (www.ccr.gov) and in Online Representations and Certifications (http://orca.bpn.gov) prior to award of contract. Vendors must submit a DUNS number and Taxpayer Identification Number with their quotation. Registrations in CCR and ORCA are not required for submission of quotation but are required for award. Vendor will have five days to complete all registrations following notification of award.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/MEDCOM/DADA15/W91YTZ-RKB-11-0005/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 711TH HPW WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH

Zip Code: 45439
 

Record

SN02491055-W 20110708/110706235300-d2fc6d85012534de8f2c2bf981bc7811 (fbodaily.com)
 

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