SOLICITATION NOTICE
88 -- Research Animals - Camelids
- Notice Date
- 6/4/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 112990
— All Other Animal Production
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive, Suite 2NE70, MSC 4811, Bethesda, Maryland, 20817
- ZIP Code
- 20817
- Solicitation Number
- NOI-RML-5-14009
- Archive Date
- 6/27/2014
- Point of Contact
- Barbara D Horrell, Phone: 406-363-9489, Lynda Kieres, Phone: 406-363-9210
- E-Mail Address
-
horrellb@niaid.nih.gov, lkieres@niaid.nih.gov
(horrellb@niaid.nih.gov, lkieres@niaid.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation/Notice of Intent. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Colorado State University for camels for research animals. Colorado State University has provided these research animals in the past, so purchasing from them provides continuity of supply for establishing accurate research data. Additionally CSU has controlled research environment housing for animals of this size. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items," as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit offers on NOI-RML-5-14009. This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ).The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73 dated 05/29/2014. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 112990 with a small business size standard of $0.75M. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories, is seeking to purchase 6 dromedary camels (either sex) between the ages of 3 months and 60 months for research animals. Quotes must have proof of current PHS and OLAW Animal Welfare Assurance and USDA Registration. Additionally, offers must include current AAALAC accreditation proof. Please quote shipping to Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO.FOB Point shall be Destination; Ft. Collins, CO. Place of Performance: Colorado State University Ft. Collins, CO United States Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, and the best value to the government. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (April 2014) FAR 52.213-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2013) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2014) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (May 2014) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (a)(1) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (a)(2) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (a)(3) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (b)(28) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (b)(29) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2013) (b)(30) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) (b)(31) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (b)(33) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action or Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (b)(40) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (b)(44) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (b)(50) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013) HHSAR 352.222.70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity (Jan 2010) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation/Notice of Intent for camel research animals as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The Terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" (Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).) Submission shall be received not later than 4:30 PM (MDST) 06/12/2014. Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Barbara Horrell; (Fax - 406-363-9288), (E-Mail/ horrellb@niaid.nih.gov). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Barbara Horrell at horrellb@niaid.nih.gov.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/AMOB/NOI-RML-5-14009/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 80521, United States
- Zip Code: 80521
- Zip Code: 80521
- Record
- SN03385474-W 20140606/140604235232-8d16456cb7f4b081e08967cc89e32b74 (fbodaily.com)
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