SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Maintenance for Real-Time PCR Systems Models 7300 and 7500 - HT9404-13-Q-D047
- Notice Date
- 5/3/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, TRICARE Management Activity, USUHS CONTRACTING OFFICE, 4301 JONES BRIDGE ROAD, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814-4799, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- HT9404-13-Q-D047
- Archive Date
- 7/19/2013
- Point of Contact
- Andrew E. Lee, Phone: 3012951914
- E-Mail Address
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andrew.lee@usuhs.edu
(andrew.lee@usuhs.edu)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- CLIN Structure Provisions and Clauses (P&C) Request for Quote (RFQ)/Solicitation General Overview: The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), located in Bethesda, MD, has a requirement for an annual maintenance service for Applied Biosystems Real-Time PCR System Model 7300 (S/N 273000609) and Model 7500 (S/N 275000971). The USU is the only Federal health sciences university and we are committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Public Health Service (PHS) and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda. Additional information regarding USU and its mission can be found on our website: www.usuhs.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-66, effective April 01, 2013 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), effective April 12, 2013. In order to be eligible for award, offerors must be registered on SAM.gov with completed Representations & Certifications (Reps & Certs). Offerors not registered on SAM.gov with completed Reps & Certs will not be eligible for award. Offerors interested in responding to this requirement must provide a quote for an annual maintenance agreement for Applied Biosystems Real-Time PCR System Model 7300 (S/N 273000609) and Model 7500 (S/N 275000971), which at a minimum, meets the specifications listed below. A single firm fixed-priced (FFP) option-year order will be awarded. Minimum Specifications: An annual maintenance agreement for Applied Biosystems Real-Time PCR System Model 7300 (S/N 273000609) and Model 7500 (S/N 275000971). The offeror must provide unlimited emergency (remedial) repairs on an as-needed basis with at least one (1) annual preventive maintenance (PM) inspection visit during the period of performance (PoP) spanning February 03, 2013 to February 02, 2018 (one (1) base year + four (4) option-year periods). The previous maintenance contract expired as of February 03, 2013; if equipment recertification is necessary, the cost must be indicated in the quote submission. Offerors responding to this requirement must provide pricing, at a minimum, for the following contract line item numbers (CLINs): * See CLIN Structure attachment In order to be considered for award, offerors must provide a quote for all CLINS listed. Evaluation / Award Detail: The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-priced (FFP) option year order to the offeror representing the best value to the Government based on the evaluation factors listed below. Evaluation factors are listed in order of importance, with most important listed first. The Government will conduct a trade-off between price and non-price factors. The Government is not required to award to the lowest priced offeror or the offeror quoting the highest technically rated item. Evaluation Factors (in order of importance): 1.Technical. Offerors must provide their technical approach to satisfying the requirement detailed in this solicitation. Offerors must display a clear understanding of the requirement and must include the following statement: "The offeror understands the requirement and the submitted quote meets all the stated objectives." Those quotes that fail to demonstrate a clear understanding may not be considered for award. 2.Corporate Experience. Offerors are required to provide a narrative of their corporate experience in maintaining Real-Time PCR Systems. 3.Price. Offerors must include all applicable costs, e.g. parts, labor, transportation, etc., in their quote. The total quoted price for all components, inclusive of options, will be the evaluated price. 4.Past Performance. The Government may evaluate the offeror's present and past performance on similar tasks within the past three years. Offerors must provide two (2) customer references for similar work performed. The Government reserves the right to select which reference(s) to contact. The following information must be provided for each reference: a.Name of client and address; b.Name of current PoC, including title, phone number, and email address; c.Contract number, if available; d.Contract value (total cost); e.Contract period of performance (PoP); and f.A clear description of the service provided. The place of performance is: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) 4301 Jones Bridge Road Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 See attached document for applicable provisions and clauses for this requirement. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Questions/clarifications regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to andrew.lee@usuhs.edu by May 14, 2013. Any question received after May 14, 2013 will not be answered. Questions will not be answered over the phone or submitted by any other means. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation posted on or around May 15, 2013. Quote packages are due by 10:00PM EST on May 17, 2013. Quotes must be submitted via email to andrew.lee@usuhs.edu. Quotes will not be accepted by any other means. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages should include a cover sheet that provides the following information: a.Official Company Name; b.Point-of-Contact, including name, email address, and phone number; c.Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) Number; d.Tax Identification Number (TIN). TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the contractor's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C 7701(c)(3) - FAR 13.106-3(e)); and e.If applicable, a statement that acknowledges the latest solicitation amendment number. Attachment (2)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814-4799, United States
- Zip Code: 20814-4799
- Zip Code: 20814-4799
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