SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Partek Discovery Suite and Partek Genomics Suite
- Notice Date
- 2/28/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- SRRPODUS Environmental Protection AgencyAriel Rios Building1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.Mail Code: 3805RWashingtonDC20460USA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-DC-13-00040
- Response Due
- 2/28/2013
- Archive Date
- 3/30/2013
- Point of Contact
- Frank Bottalico
- E-Mail Address
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Bottalico.Frank@epa.gov
(Bottalico.Frank@epamail.epa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This was RFQ-DC-13-0038 and is now RFQ-dc-13-0040 Computer software: Partek Discovery Suite and Partek Genomics Suite floating concurrent subscriptions. March 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014. 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 procurement is being issued as a sole source Request for Quotation (RFQ) using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation, number RFQ-DC-13-00038, is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to monitor Federal Business Opportunities, http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ for the issuance of any changes/updates to the solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation and incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-65. The NAICS Code for this RFQ is 511210, Software Publishers. There is no small business set-aside for this RFQ. This acquisition is Brand Name Specific. The acquisition is for PARTEK Discovery Suite and PARTEK Genomics Suite. This procurement will continue a current subscription for computer software licensing to allow updates for our PARTEK Discovery and Genomics Suites. The support can only be provided by PARTEK because they are the creator and sole proprietor of the software. Therefore, this procurement is recommended to be processed without full and open competition. Background and Purpose The EPA is interested in the visualization and analysis of large sets of genomic and high-throughput data in order to interpret the results of in vitro screening studies of chemicals of concern to EPA. Large libraries of chemicals are tested in broad sets of in vitro assays generating matrices of testing results. These need to be analyzed to find correlations, contributions, cause and effect relationships, trends and clusters of similar results. It would be useful to also place these results in the context of biological pathways. These analyses will be used in understanding and communicating results for the ToxCast chemical prioritization program. Requirements The awardee will provide packaged software tool(s) capable of performing data analysis and visualization with classical statistics to enable recognition of patterns and correlations in large data sets. The software should be able to handle both high-throughput screening data as well as genomic data including Nest generation sequencing. The graphs and visualizations should be fully interactive with the data spreadsheet. The software may also provide linkage of genomic targets with annotated biological pathways. The period of performance for this order shall be for a 12 month period of March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2013. Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items is hereby incorporated. The evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: Low Price, Technically Acceptable. Statement of Work: Scientific data analysis and visualization software A.Background and Purpose The EPA is interested in the visualization and analysis of large sets of genomic and high-throughput data in order to interpret the results of in vitro screening studies of chemicals of concern to EPA. Large libraries of chemicals are tested in broad sets of in vitro assays generating matrices of testing results. These need to be analyzed to find correlations, contributions, cause and effect relationships, trends and clusters of similar results. It would be useful to also place these results in the context of biological pathways. These analyses will be used in understanding and communicating results for the ToxCast chemical prioritization program. B.Requirements The awardee will provide packaged software tool(s) capable of performing data analysis and visualization with classical statistics to enable recognition of patterns and correlations in large data sets. The software should be able to handle both high-throughput screening data as well as genomic data including Nest generation sequencing. The graphs and visualizations should be fully interactive with the data spreadsheet. The software may also provide linkage of genomic targets with annotated biological pathways. Applicable Regulations: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement provisions and clauses, which may be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/, may apply to this contract: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (OCT 2008) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2009); applicable clauses contained within: 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). -Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JUL 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUNE 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 -U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332) - The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. -The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. -As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. - (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201). 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Not applicable until May 21, 2009.) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); 1552.232-74 Payments (JUN 2006) Simplified acquisition procedures financing in the form of advance payment will be provided under this commercial item order in accordance with the payment schedule below. If both advance and interim payments are to be made, the payment schedule shown below will specify the type of payment provided for each line item. The Government shall pay the contractor as follows upon the submission of invoices or vouchers approved by the project officer: ): One-time payment in accordance with standard 30-day after receipt of invoice procedure. Requirements: 1) To be eligible for contract award, a contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. For instructions on registering with the CCR, please see the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. 2) All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their offer. This document can be found at http://www.ustda.gov/businessopps/dmdocs/far52.212-3.pdf Sole source Justification: http://www.epa.gov/oam/j&a/hq/RFQ-DC-13-00038.pdf Deadlines: All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Direct any communications, questions or inquiries via email to Frank Bottalico at Bottalico.Frank@epa.gov. Hand deliveries will not be accepted. All responses are due by February 28, 2013 by 4:00pm. Eastern Standard Time. The submitter should confirm receipt of submissions.
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- Address: ORD/OSIM-RTPUS Environmental Protection AgencyORD Office of Scientific Info Mgmt109 T.W. Alexander Dr.D343-04Research Triangle ParkNC27711USA
- Zip Code: 27711
- Zip Code: 27711
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