SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Preventative Maintenance and Repair Service - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 9/5/2013
- 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
- HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2013-253-DDC
- Archive Date
- 9/27/2013
- Point of Contact
- Deborah - Coulter, Phone: (301) 435-0368
- E-Mail Address
-
dc143b@nih.gov
(dc143b@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Justification and Approval (J&A) INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Office of Acquisition (OA) on behalf of the of the Proteomics Core (NHLBI), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a noncompetitive sole source basis without providing for full and open competition to Thermo Electron North America LLC, 1400 Northpoint PKWY Ste 50, Wet Palm Beach, FL 33407-1976 to procure a service agreement. Procurement: Contractor Requirements: Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and services (except as otherwise specified herein) to perform the work set forth below. List of equipment: Instrument 1 Description: LTQ-ORBITRAP VELOS, S/N SN03071B, NIH Decal #01798425 Instrument 2 Description: LTQ-ORBITRAP VELOS, S/N SN03267B, NIH Decal #01798907 The Contractor shall confirm or demonstrate the operations of the equipment according to the performance specifications. Service will include the following: Essential Support Plan Features: ~ Unlimited number of demand on-site service visits with a maximum 72-hour response ~ Engineer labor and travel is included ~ Priority status for technical support inquiries ~ One (1) Scheduled Preventative Maintenance visit ~ Thermo Scientific supplied personal computers are covered ~ Factory-certified replacement parts included ~ Software updates and notifications ~ Subscription to e-Support Online Technical Resources ~ 10% discount on Institute based or on-site Trainings purchased during the contract validity period. Application or method development courses are excluded Contract must provide a letter from the manufacturer stating they are authorized to maintain this equipment. Period of performance Service will commence on 9/30/2013 ending on 9/29/2014. Background: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives. The mission of the Proteomics Core at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is to support proteomic endeavors relevant to cardiovascular diseases undertaken by NHLBI investigators in the Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The Core maintains state-of-the-art mass spectrometers and HPLC systems, provides LCMS-based sample analyses, and trains scientists in sample preparation, instrument used, and data analysis. The two LTQ Orbitrap Velos mass spectrometers in the lab are a critical component in carrying out the Core's mission. With its high resolution, high mass accuracy, and fast scanning rate, the LTQ Orbitrap Velos is a major workhorse for high-throughput protein identification, post-translational modification characterization, and quantitative proteomics using SILAC and iTRAQ. It is heavily used by DIR investigators and trainees in pursuit of proteomics research projects. Purpose and Objective: The purpose and objective of this procurement is to provide on-site maintenance for two LTQ Orbitrap Velos instruments. The LTQ Orbitrap Velos is a highly sensitive and complex mass spectrometer, and requires expert maintenance and repair (when needed) by engineers who have received thorough, specialized training and have access to the patented and proprietary details. Government Responsibilities: The Government will ensure that the equipment is available and accessible to the contractor, and to convey diagnostic and error messages to facilitate service. The Government will also make a good faith effort to operate the Equipment according to the manufacturer specifications. Upon contractor completion of service and/or maintenance, the COR will determine the technical adequacy of the work performed to ensure that contract standards and specifications are met. All work under this contract will be monitored by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Reporting Requirements and Deliverables The Contractor shall provide a written summary report of the services provided at the conclusion of each unscheduled visit and each preventive maintenance service rendered. The Service Summary Report shall include a time-to-response, a summary of the problem, a summary of the service(s) performed, and the corrective action taken, a summary of the parts, and a quality assurance statement certifying that the system, referred to as The Equipment, is fully operational. Program Management and Control Requirements Invoices will be submitted on a monthly basis, in accordance with the instructions on the purchase order and the Invoice and Payment Provisions dated 2/2013).The COR will ensure all invoices are correct for approving for payment. Inspection and Acceptance Requirements Operability of the equipment is to be inspected and approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) upon contractor completion of service and/or maintenance. These inspections will be completed within one (1) business day of service completion. The COR will assure that the equipment is maintained at Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards and at a minimum of 95% operating condition. A review of services provided in the Notice will be conducted annually by the COR. Justification: Refer to attached Justification and Approval ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Small Business Size Standard is $19.0M. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures, therefore the requirements of FAR Part 6 B Competitive Requirements are not applicable (FAR Part 6.001). The resultant Contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-69 (August 1st 2013). This requirement is under the SAT of $150,000.00. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses must be received by September 12, 2013, 8:00 am eastern standard time and must reference synopsis number HHS-NIH- NHLBI-CSB-(HL)-2013-253-DDC, may be submitted to the National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisition, COAC Services Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6142, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Deborah Coulter. Response may be submitted electronically to coulterd@nhlbi.nih.gov. Faxes will not be accepted. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. "All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency."
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- Place of Performance
- Address: NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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