SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Renewal Service Contract for Zeiss VIS/405 SCAN Module LSM510
- Notice Date
- 5/3/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7902
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7902
- Solicitation Number
- NHLBI-CSB-(HG)-2013-144-DLM
- Archive Date
- 5/24/2013
- Point of Contact
- Dorothy Maxwell, Phone: 301-435-0352
- E-Mail Address
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maxwelld@mail.nih.gov
(maxwelld@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION: This is a Follow-On Service Contract Renewal. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Office of Acquisition (OA) on behalf of the National Human Genome Research Institute, (NHGRI), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a noncompetitive sole source basis to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC, One Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, New York 10594-1939 to procure a Service Agreement Contract for a Zeiss Confocal Microscope Systems for NHGRI, Medical Genetic Branch (MGB) Laboratory. The following system for this service contract renewal: The following instrument will be covered under the Service Agreement: 1. VIS/405 Scan Module, LSM 510, Serial Number: 851290, ID Number: M204171; BACKGROUND : The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's leading medical research agency and the primary Federal agency conducting and supporting medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Medical Genetic Branch (MGB) uses both Microscopes throughout the institute and there is an important need to ensure this equipment is operational at all times. The Zeiss confocal microscope is used extensively in the cell biology studies. It allows researchers to image both living and fixed cells and make images and movies of cells stained with fluorescent stains or fluorescent antibodies. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE : This Purchase Order will have a base for 12-Months. Period of Performance: June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 (Billing/Invoicing will be done quarterly) JUSTIFICATION The research of this lab involves cell biology and a lot of photomicroscopy. The confocal fluorescent microscope and associated lasers and instrumentation require both preventative maintenance and periodic service for repairs to keep it functioning property. The Service Agreements allows for quick repair if needed and regular maintenance work to ensure continued use of the equipment. Both Microscopes are a sophisticated piece of equipment that enables investigators to make observations that cannot be made by conventional fluorescence microscopy. Additionally, the microscopes are used for sophisticated types of experiments. A Service Contract is required to reduce downtime and allow users access to new software upgrades. Replacement parts and repairs are prohibitively expensive without a pre-arranged service contract in place. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the manufacturer of both Microscopes, only a licensed Carl Zeiss Engineer or Technician can service the instruments and no other source or service is acceptable. REGULATORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Service Agreement for the instrument includes: •Scheduled and Emergency service performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays; •All travel charges within the continental USA; •One (1) preventative maintenance inspection per Service Agreement year; •All covered replacement parts, except consumable items; •Applications Support and Software updates when available; •Factory trained Field Service Representatives; and •No Charge on all Labor and Covered Parts. • Inspection and Acceptance Requirements: •The Government will accept the job performed by the Contractor. If it is a repair, equipment needs to demonstrate continuous performance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the Small Business Size Standard is $19.0M. The resultant Contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-66 (February 28, 2013). The determination by the Government to award a purchase order on a sole source on competitive basis for Service Contract Renewal to Carl Zeiss Microscopy is based upon a previous purchase order issued under HHSN268201200186P, July 9, 2012 for this requirement. Any information received as a result of this pre-solicitation / notice of intent will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct any future competitive procurements. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. If you have any questions, please submit to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisition, COAC Services Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6149, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Dorothy Maxwell. Response may be submitted electronically to maxwelld@mail.nih.gov. Faxes will not be accepted.
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- Address: NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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