SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- DASGIP Bioreactor
- Notice Date
- 9/19/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334513
— Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG - Adelphi, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX13T0128
- Response Due
- 9/26/2013
- Archive Date
- 11/18/2013
- Point of Contact
- crystal.demby, 301-394-5332
- E-Mail Address
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ACC-APG - Adelphi
(crystal.demby@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (i) 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-13-T-0128. This acquisition is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. (iv) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001: Bioreactor Upgrade (v) Description of requirements: Salient Characteristics ARL requires an upgrade to the Government-owned Fedbactch Pro 4-Vessel System in order to support continuous biological research programs focused on reducing logistical loads and increasing situational awareness. Currently, the Government-owned Fedbatch Pro 4-Vessel System consists of four (4) fermentation vessels, eight (8) feed pumps (two (2) feed pumps per vessel), and four (4) redox probes (one (1) redox pumps per vessel)). The Contractor shall upgrade the Government-owned Fedbatch Pro 4-Vessel System to add two (2) additional feed pumps and one (1) raman spectroscopy probe to each of the four (4) existing vessels (for a new total of four (4) feed pumps per vessel, one (1) redox pumps per vessel, and one (1) raman spectroscopy pumps per vessel). The Contractor shall then further upgrade the Government-owned Fedbatch Pro 4-Vessel System to add an additional eight (8) vessels that include the same feed pump and probe configuration as mentioned above; the Contractor shall ensure each of the eight (8) new vessels include four (4) feed pumps, one (1) redox probe, and one (1) raman spectroscopy probe. The Contractor shall ensure the eight (8) additional vessels have flat bottoms, a working volume of 200 milliliters (ml) to 1.5 liters (L) and that heat is provided by a heat block. The Contractor shall also ensure the stirrers for the upgraded vessel system have a stirrer rotation of 100-1600 rotations per minute (RPM). The Contractor shall also provide installation and on-site training as well as all required software for the upgraded vessel system. The Contractor shall ensure the installation and training is in Adelphi, MD, does exceed not four (4) days in length, and is between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM. The COR will notify the Contractor of the installation and training date and time two (2) weeks prior to the desired installation and training date. The Contractor shall execute the installation and training in accordance with the date and time approved by the COR. The Contractor shall also ensure that the software controls all vessels in parallel and integrates data obtained from the raman system in real-time. (vi) The period of performance required is 9/30/2013 through 2/28/2014. The installation and training of the upgraded bioreactor shall be at the Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) located at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at ALC in Adelphi, MD. The FOB point is ALC in Adelphi, MD. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: FAR 52.214-34 and 52.214-35. (viii) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations with its offer. (ix) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: None (x) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and APG-ADL-I.5152-212-4401, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-3, 52.203-6, 52.203-6 ALT I, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-9,52.209-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.203-3, 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.226-7001, 252.232-7003, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023. (xi) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.204-4, 52.252-2, 52.225-25, 252.204-0001, 252.211-7003, 252.211-7003 ALT I, and 252.232-7006. This will be a Firm Fixed Price Award. Furthermore, the following local clauses apply and read as follows: 52.006-4400 Intent to Solicit Only One Source The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is EPPENDORF NORTH AMERICA, 102 MOTOR PKWY, SUITE 410, HAUPPAUGE, NY 1178-5178. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation. 52.004-4409 ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT (APR 2011) The ACC - APG point of contact for this action is: Cspec / Purch Tech: Crystal Demby Telephone Number: 301-394-5332 Email: crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil (End of clause) 52.004-4411 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (DEC 2002) TPOC Name: To be provided upon contract award Telephone: Email: Fax: (End of clause) 52.046-4400 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (SEP 1999) Government Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, MD by an authorized Government Representative. (End of clause) 52.032-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (SEP 1999) Exemption certificate number 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland retail sales and use tax. The Federal Tax Identification number for the Army Research Laboratory is: 53-0215803. (End of clause) WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF) INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS - For Firm Fixed Price Contracts and/or CLINs (Jun 2012) ACC-APG 5152.232-4901 The Vendor shall submit payment requests and receiving reports electronically for supplies/services rendered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at the website: https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF is a secure, web-based system which enables vendors and Government officials to electronically access and process the documentation needed to generate payment for goods and services. It is free of charge and allows vendor submittal and tracking of invoices and acceptance documents. The Vendor shall self-register at the web site. Available Training - For questions on how to use WAWF, including how to submit your document, please go to: https://wawftraining.eb.mil. A WAWF practice site is also available at that same website. For questions or issues regarding technical issues, contact the Ogden, UT Help Desk at: Email: cscassig@csd.disa.mil CONUS Only: 1-866-618-5988Commercial Fax: 801-605-7453 Commercial Phone: 801-605-7095 Questions or issues concerning payments should be directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) office listed below: DFAS Location: To be provided upon contract award DFAS Vendor Pay Phone Number: Note: Vendor, please have your purchase order/contract/delivery order number(s) ready when calling about payments. Vendor shall submit requests for payment per contract terms, and the Government shall process requests for payment per contract terms. Instructions to create payment requests: Vendor shall create the type of document(s) to request payment as indicated by the check(s) below. [ ]Invoice as 2-in-1 (Services Only) [ ]Construction Payment Invoice [ ]Commercial Item Financing [ ]Performance Based Payment [ ]Progress Payment [X ]Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) Instructions for routing documents: The codes listed below will be required to route your documents through WAWF. Cage Code: 13487 Issue by DoDAAC: W911QX Admin by DoDAAC: W911QX Inspect by DoDAAC: W71B7J Accept by DoDAAC: W71B7J Ship to DoDAAC: W71B7J Local Processing Office DoDAAC: W71B7J Payment Office DoDAAC: To be provided upon contract award When Vendor submits a document, WAWF will prompt asking for quote mark additional email submission quote mark after clicking quote mark Signature quote mark. Vendor shall enter the following email addresses to expedite the review and verification process: Procurement Contracting Officer: anne.m.turro.civ@mail.mil Administrative Contracting Officer: anne.m.turro.civ@mail.mil Contracting Officer's Representative: To be provided upon contract award Other: michael.j.adams214.civ@mail.mil Email Addresses for Points of Contact (POC): Administrative Contracting Officer: anne.m.turro.civ@mail.mil Inspector: To be provided upon contract award Acceptor: To be provided upon contract award Receiving Office/Ship to POC: To be provided upon contract award Procurement Contracting Officer: anne.m.turro.civ@mail.mil Contracting Officer's Representative(s): To be provided upon contract award Additional Points of Contact: crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil 52.005-4401 RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY MANUFACTURERS, RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES HOLDING ARMY CONTRACTS (AUG 2006) Army Regulation AR 360-1, para 5-48 and Appendix D, prescribes Department of the Army policies on the review and clearance of materials proposed for release to the public by all entities holding Army contracts and/or assistance instruments. This clause is intended to provide safeguards against the accidental release of proprietary or classified information. The contractor shall forward the information proposed for public release, along with a cover transmittal letter, identifying the contract/instrument number, the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose of the release, to the cognizant Contracting Officer's Representative. The Government will have no longer than sixty (60) calendar days to review the proposed release of information. During this 60-day period, the contractor and the Government agree to confer and consult with each other to ensure that no proprietary or classified information is released. The contractor shall assure that an acknowledgment of Government support and disclaimer of Government endorsement as set forth below shall appear on each publication or presentation of material based on or developed under this program. These statements shall appear either on the title/first page or the final page of such documents - quote mark The research reported in this document/presentation was performed in connection with contract/instrument W911QX-YY-C-NNNN with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. The views and conclusions contained in this document/presentation are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as presenting the official policies or position, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory or the U.S. Government unless so designated by other authorized documents. Citation of manufacturer's or trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use thereof. The U.S. Government is authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints for Government purposes notwithstanding any copyright notation hereon. quote mark (End of clause) 52.011-4401 RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - ALC (SEPT 1999) At ADELPHI LABORATORY CENTER truck shipments are accepted at Building #102, Receiving Room, Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM only. (End of clause) 52.037-4400 SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES (AUG 1999) The Contractor's employees shall remain under the Contractor's direct supervision at all times. Although the Government will issue tasks and coordinate directions within the scope of the contract, detailed instructions for Contractor employees and supervision of individual workers shall remain the responsibility of the Contractor. (End of clause) 52.037-4402 VEHICLE REGISTRATION (AUG 1999) Contractor and subcontractors, if any, will be required to register all vehicles entering the Installation, including those belonging to their employees, with the Installation Security Office. (End of clause) 52.037-4403 WORK HOURS (AUG 1999) Normal work hours are from 7:45 A.M. through 4:15 P.M, Monday through Friday. Contractors will not be permitted to work on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays (or hours/days on which the installation is officially opening late, closing early, or is closed entirely, for any reason, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Furthermore, if the Contractor chooses to pay its' employees for these days, such costs shall not be charged as a direct expense to this contract. However, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are included in computation of performance of this contract. The following legal holidays will be observed: January 1st 3rd Monday of January 3rd Monday of February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October November 11th 4th Thursday of November December 25th When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. (End of clause) 52.037-4404 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (JUL 2004) All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such. All contractor communications made in writing must clearly identify the author as a contractor employee. In contractor communications made via telephone or email (where it is impossible for the other party to view a contractor badge or know that they are not communicating with another Government employee), the contractor must clearly identify themselves as a contractor employee. All contractor email messages must contain the contractor name in full text. If using ARL mailroom services, the contractor may utilize ARL office symbols only in combination with their contractor name. All name plates displayed on desks and door openings on Government facilities must also include the contractor's corporate/business name. ARL regulations are clear that identification badges shall be prominently worn by all personnel at all times while on Government property. (End of clause) 52.037-4405 GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS (AUGUST 2008) a. The Government and the contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under the contract between the Government and the contractor and/or between the Government and the contractor's employees. It is therefore in the best interest of the Government to afford the parties a full and complete understanding of their respective obligations. b. Contractor personnel under this contract shall not: (1) be placed in a position where they are appointed or employed by a Federal Officer, or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, Military or Civilian. (2) be placed in a staff or policy making position. (3) be placed in a position of command, supervision, administration or control over DA Military or Civilian personnel, or personnel of other contractors, or become a part of the Government organization. (4) be used for the purpose of avoiding manpower ceilings or other personnel rules and regulations of DA or the Civil Service Commission. (5) be used in administration or supervision of military procurement activities. c. Employee Relationships: (1) The services to be performed under this contract do not require the contractor or its employees to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government, but rather the contractor's employees will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the contractor. (2) Rules, regulations, directions, and requirements which are issued by command authorities under their responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter the installation, or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control which is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract. AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (JUL 2011) If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103(e). Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to: Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Room: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256)450-8840 The AMC-level protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp If Internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures. (End of provision) US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) - ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE Offeror(s) may access the Adelphi Contracting Division website at: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=509 (End of provision) (xii) The following notes apply to this announcement: Prices given in bids shall be in US dollars and valid through the time of payment (30 days after invoicing). (xiii) Offers are due on 27 September 2013, at 11:59 AM EST to be submitted electronically to crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil. (xiv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Mrs. Crystal Demby, 301-394-5332, crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil.
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- Zip Code: 20783-1197
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