SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- N2 Generator
- Notice Date
- 4/14/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B130, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1410, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1410
- Solicitation Number
- NB647000-14-02158
- Archive Date
- 5/13/2014
- Point of Contact
- Jason Wells, Phone: 3034973764, T. Marks, Phone: 3034977763
- E-Mail Address
-
jason.wells@nist.gov, tiffany.marks@nist.gov
(jason.wells@nist.gov, tiffany.marks@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- 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. (ii) This solicitation, NB647000-14-02158 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-70. (iv) This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. NAICS Code is 334516, Small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial item(s): 0001: Nitrogen Gas Generator that must meet the following specifications: • Come with its own compressed air source • Be compatible with a 7200 series Q- ToF GC/MS System • Deliver up to 30 L/min of nitrogen gas with 100% duty cycle • Deliver gas in the 80-100 psi range 0002: Preventive Maintenance • The vendor must provide one year of comprehensive maintenance that will include two (2) maintenance visits during the one year term. Travel to NIST, Boulder will be covered by the contractor when required as part of the Maintenance agreement. 0003: System Enhancements: (12 Months upon acceptance of Generator) • Install, or if NIST technical personnel can install the upgrades without compromising system performance make available for installation, all software upgrades for the purposes of instrument optimization not later than 60 days after any such upgrade is released. If contractor installation is necessary to ensure proper performance, prior to completion of the installation, the contractor shall test the equipment, review the equipment's performance, and take whatever steps are necessary to ensure the equipment is functioning in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications. 0004: Service Calls: (12 Months upon acceptance of Generator) • Respond to an unlimited number of requests for service calls in the event of instrument failure which requires immediate repair. The contractor shall procide travel, labor and any factory certified parts that require replacement. (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Nitrogen Gas Generator 230 V that is compatible with a 7200 Series Q-ToF GC/MS System and is capable of delivering up to 30L/min of nitrogen gas with a 100% duty cycle. (vii) FOB Destination for delivery to 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80305. Delivery of Generator shall be 3 weeks after receipt of order. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. This is a brand name or equal requirement. Offerors proposing to furnish an "equal" product must include product make, model, catalog description or similar information sufficient for the government to evaluate the product against the salient characteristics listed in Para (vi). (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a fixed price contract based on the following factors: Technical capability (capability of the item offered to meet the agency need), price and past performance. Technical capability will be evaluated by how well the proposed products meet the Government requirement as stated in Paragraph (vi). Technical and past performance when combined are significantly more important than price. The Government reserves the right to make an award to other than the lowest-priced offeror if the superior technical submission or the submission indicating a reduced performance risk, warrants paying a premium. (x) The offeror must have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) which is the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Reps and certs must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are b(12)(i), b(26), b(27), b(28), b(29), b(31), b(38), b(39), b(42), b(48). (xiii) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: CAR 1352.209-73, CAR 1352.209-74, CAR 1352.246-70 (Place of acceptance will be the address at Para (vii)). The full text of these clauses is available at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings do not apply to this acquisition. (xv) Quotes are required to be received no later than 11:00 am Mountain Daylight Time, Monday, April 28th, 2014 and must include the following: Company name, address phone numbers, DUNS number, and itemized quote. Quotes shall be delivered via email to Jason.wells@nist.gov. (xvi) Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to J. Wells at jason.wells@nist.gov
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, 80305, United States
- Zip Code: 80305
- Zip Code: 80305
- Record
- SN03337690-W 20140416/140414234341-43d4094edf3aa78d6440ed51dc50a323 (fbodaily.com)
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