MODIFICATION
65 -- Laboratory Ferret Cage Racks - Solicitation 1
- Notice Date
- 5/27/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 332999
— All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS), 4301 JONES BRIDGE ROAD, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814-4799, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- HU0001-14-Q-0360
- Archive Date
- 6/30/2014
- Point of Contact
- Andrew E. Lee, Phone: 3012951914
- E-Mail Address
-
andrew.lee@usuhs.edu
(andrew.lee@usuhs.edu)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- HU0001-14-Q-0360 Provisions and Clauses (P&C) HU0001-14-Q-0360 Required Provisions (required) HU0001-14-Q-0360 CLIN Structure (required) HU0001-14-Q-0360 Request for Quote (RFQ Amendment 1) * Refer to the attachments for full detail The purpose of this Amendment #1 is to address some questions an interested vendor had posed [see section highlighted in yellow]. Offerors must include a statement in their offer that they acknowledge this RFQ Amendment #1. General Overview: The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), located in Bethesda, MD, has a requirement for 6 ferret cage racks with 2 cages in the each rack (12 cages in total). 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 2005-73, effective April 29, 2014 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), effective May 12, 2014. This requirement is set-aside for small business concerns under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees. 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 6 ferret cage racks with 2 cages in the each rack (12 cages in total), which at a minimum meets the specifications listed below. A single firm fixed-priced (FFP) purchase order will be awarded. Minimum Specifications: USU intends to purchase six racks of ferret cage with 2 cages in the each rack (12 cages in total) to provide adequate housing for the projected number of research ferrets anticipated over the next few years. These cages will support multiple protocols, directly affecting medical research at USU. The ferret cage racks must include the following: a. Quantity: 6; b. Total length and width: Less than 38"; c. Interior height: At least 16"; d. Total height of the rack (including castors): 72"; e. Material: Polycarbonate and stainless steel (The rack frame must be solid stainless steel and the rest of the components may be solid or mesh stainless steel. We also would prefer for the cage sides to be made of transparent polycarbonate to allow for visual checks.); f. Preferably, the floors of the cage should be made of molded, perforated Noryl or other similar material. The size of the floor/cage must give at least 5 ft2 of floor space; g. Must be mobile on castors; h. Must have be secure with sufficient ventilation; i. Must have one removable and autoclavable water bottle, feeder, and an excreta pan in each cage; j. The entire unit, including the rack, cage, and pans, must stand up to cage wash and be autoclavable; and k. Must be compliant with the US AAALAC Guidelines to house multiple or single animals while allowing for social enrichment. Offerors responding to this requirement must provide pricing, at a minimum, for the following contract line item numbers (CLINs): CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Issue 0001 One ferret cage rack with two cages in the each rack 6 Each In order to be considered for award, offerors must provide a quote for the CLINs listed in the "CLIN Structure" attachment. A fully completed "CLIN Structure" spreadsheet, including unit price, total price, and country of manufacture must be incorporated in the quote package for consideration. Evaluation / Award Detail: The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-priced (FFP) purchase 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 for the electrometer are as follows (in order of importance): 1. Technical. Offerors must provide product literature, which demonstrates the capabilities of the quoted item(s). At a minimum the product literature must demonstrate that the quoted item meets the specifications outlined above. Information on warranty, training, installation, and delivery lead-time must be included in the quote submission and will be evaluated. The Government reserves the right to utilize technical (e.g. trade magazines) and customer reviews/references as part of the technical evaluation. 2. Price. Offerors must include all applicable costs (e.g. components, installation, and shipping) in their quote. The total quoted price for all components will be the evaluated price. Quoted items must be new. Quotes for refurbished equipment will not be considered. Offerors must also indicate in quote where item is manufactured. Offerors may provide quotes for multiple ferret cages. Items will be shipped to Bethesda, MD. See attached list 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 14:00 EST on May 23, 2014. Any question received after 14:00 EST on May 23, 2014 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 26, 2014. Quote packages are due by 22:00 EST on May 30, 2014. 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. DUNS Number; d. If applicable, a statement that includes acknowledgement of latest amendment number; and e. 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)). Attachments (3)
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- Address: 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
- Zip Code: 20814
- Zip Code: 20814
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