SOLICITATION NOTICE
81 -- Boxes - Animal and Storage
- Notice Date
- 1/28/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 6011 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- NIHOD2013-409
- Response Due
- 2/11/2013
- Archive Date
- 8/10/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Carol Hayden, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 3014023340, Fax: 3014027494
- E-Mail Address
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haydenc@od.nih.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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.The solicitation number is NIHOD2013-409 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-64. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 321920 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-02-11 12:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Gaithersburg, MD 20877 The DHHS NIH National Institute of Health requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, BOXES, ANIMAL W/FILTER NSN: 811500L040817 BOXES: ANIMAL BOXES WITH SCREEN FILTERS, 6-5/16 X 6-5/16 X 6-3/4" WITH 4 SCREEN FILTERS ATTACHED, FILTER FRAME MUST BE ABS-STYRENE WITH.030 THICKNESS AND SIZE 734 X 415 X 3125 TO HAVE FILTER LAMINATED ON TO THE FRAME. FILTER PAPER MUST BE OF BMR WITH 6OZ BULK AND ELECTROSTATICALLY ENHANCED. MUST BE 5MIL WITH MD7 AND CD.8, PSI 6 AND CFM 750 WITH EFFICIENCYOF 99.99% ON ASHRAE TEST 52.2. WIRE MUST BE 515A ALLOY MESH.025 WITH.011 TO.001 IN DIAMETER AND WIDTH 4 1/16" WITH PSI 45,000 AND OPENNESS 80 TO 85%. ALL FILTERS ON THE FRAME MUST BE INSPECTED AND TESTED BEFORE SHIPPING. FILTERS ARE LAMINATED BY HAND TO DIE CUT CARTON WITH A NON-TOXICGLUE. CARTONS TO BE MANUF AT 200# PSI RSC DIE CUT AND GLUED. U/I: BD, 15 BX/PER BUNDLE, 36 BUNDLES SKID., 396, bundle; LI 002, BOX, ANIMAL, 10 X 6 X 9" NSN: 81150104252125 Description: BOX: SHIPPING;CORRUGATED; BOXES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NIH DRAWING NO.4-0815 AND SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR THE SHIPMENT OF LIVE ANIMALS, MADE OF SINGLE WALL CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD (DOUBLE FACED), WITH A SMOOTH MIL FINISH, SHALL PASS 200 LBS PER SQUARE INCH BURSTING TEST, GROSS WEIGHT LIMIT OF 65 LBS, C FLUTE, JOINTLAPPED, STAPLED JOINT INSIDE JOINT ONLY FOLDED FLAT, SIZE WHEN SET-UP SHALL BEAPPROXIMATELY 10" LONG BY 6" WIDE BY 9" HIGH, INCLUDING SLOTTING AND LOCATION OF RODENT, WITHOUT FILTER, U/I: BD, STD PG: 25 BOXES PER BUNDLE. 24 BD PER 48 X 40 4-WAY PALLET, NTE 55" HEIGHT INCLUDING PALLET., 62, bundle; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DHHS NIH National Institute of Health intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHHS NIH National Institute of Health is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Deliveries should be made to the NIH Distribution Center located at 16050 Industrial Drive, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays and when special arrangements are made with NIH Distribution Center in advance. Chemical deliveries should be made to Chemical Section and delivery tick marked "ATTN: CHEMICAL SECTION", All shipments shall be clearly marked with the order number visible on the packing/delivery ticket as well as the outer package/container. All items delivered under this order must be in accordance with the item description(s) standard packaging & marking requirements. All shipments must be bar coded. The bar code shall be 3-of-9 code as per the current Fed. Std. No. 123 and Military Standard, MIL-STD-I 189. The 13 digit National Stock Number for the specific item shall be marked below the bar code symbol. VENDORS MUST INCLUDE THEIR COMPANIES NAME ABOVE OR BELOW THE BAR CODE FOR EACH LABEL. ***NOTE: THE BAR CODE WHEN SCANNED SHOULD READ THE 13 DIGIT NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS ONLY. NOMENCLAUTRE, HYPENS, DASHES, ASTERISKS, ECT. SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE BAR CODE. A BRIEF ITEM DESCRIPTION CAN BE INCLUDED ON THE BABEL ABOVE OR BELOW THE BAR CODE FOR EACH LABEL. The standard pallet size for deliveries to the main warehouse area shall be 40" x 48" or 42" x 48" (4 way Pallet) stacked no more than 55" high and for the Chemical warehouse pallet size be 36"x40" (4 way pallet) stacked no more than 40" high. Ordered items must not be commingled on the pallet. A Report of Discrepancy (ROD) Standard Form 364 will be prepared for each item not confirming to item description, quantity, packaging, or other special provisions of the order. The vendor will be notified of any discrepancy and will be given 10 days to correct any discrepancy of notifying this office of a proposed alternative corrective action plan. Should there be a problem regarding a delivery as required by the terms and conditions or special provisions of the order, the vendor must contact the Purchasing Agent listed on the Record of Call at "P.A. Name" or in block 10 on the purchase order. If you are unable to reach the Purchasing Agent or need additional information contact OLM, SMD Supply Management Branch. Failing to comply with the terms and conditions or special provisions of the order will result in delays in receiving, acceptance, payment and may hinder future opportunities to provide supplies to the NIH Distribution Center. In addition to the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, the following are special provisions applicable to all orders for delivery to the NIH Supply Center. 1. Deliveries should be made to the NIH Supply Center located at 16050 Industrial Drive, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, Tel: 301-496-9156 or 301-496-9157, between the hours of 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays and when special arrangements are made with the NIH Supply Center in advance. Chemical deliveries should be made to Chemical Section and delivery ticket marked "ATTN: CHEMICAL SECTION". All shipments shall be clearly marked with the order number visible on the packing/delivery ticket as well as the outer package/container. 2. All items delivered under this order must be in accordance with the item description standard packaging and marking requirements. 3. All shipments must be barcoded. The bar code shall be 3-of-9 code as per the current Fed. Std. No. 123 and Military Standard, MIL-STD-I-189. The 13 digit National Stock Number for the specific item shall be marked below the bar code symbol. VENDORS MUST INCLUDE THEIR COMPANIES NAME ABOVE OR BELOW THE BAR CODE FOR EACH LABEL. *** NOTE: THE BAR CODE WHEN SCANNED SHOULD READ THE 13 DEIGIAL NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS ONLY. NOMENCLATURE, HYPHENS, DASHES, ASTERISKS, ETC. SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE BAR CODE. A BRIEF ITEM DESCRIPTION CAN BE INCLUDED ON THE LABEL, ABOVE OR BELOW THE BAR CODE FOR EACH LABEL. 4. The standard pallet size for deliveries to the main warehouse area shall be 40"x48" or 42"x48" (4-way pallet) stacked not more than 55" high and for the Chemical Warehouse pallet size shall be 36"x40" (4-way pallet) stacked not more that 40" high. Ordered items must not be commingled on the pallet. A Report of Discrepancy (ROD), Standard Form 364, will be prepared for each item not conforming to item description, quantity, packaging, or other special provisions of the order. The vendor will be notified of any discrepancy and will be given 10 days to correct any discrepancy notifying this office of a proposed alternate corrective action plan. Should there be a problem regarding a delivery as required by the terms and conditions or special provisions of the order, the vendor must contact the Purchasing Agent listed on the Order. If you are unable to reach the Purchasing Agent or need additional information, contact OLAO Supply Management Branch at 301-496-3395. Failing to comply with the terms and conditions or special provisions of the order will result in delays in receiving, acceptance, payment and may hinder future opportunities to provide supplies to the NIH Supply Center. To be considered for award, all Sellers must be manufacturer/ Federally authorized distributors of the equipment/services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the time frames specified by the Buyer on the award. Sellers may be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization to be considered for award. If bidding on item, please send a sample to Carol Hayden, NIH, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 529-T, Rockville, MD 20852
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- Zip Code: 20877
- Zip Code: 20877
- Record
- SN02974040-W 20130130/130128234607-262a3739cdf04931e39c56d79511dbe9 (fbodaily.com)
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