SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer System with CSampler, Brand Name or Equal
- Notice Date
- 11/25/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- W81XWH-15-T-0059
- Response Due
- 12/8/2014
- Archive Date
- 1/24/2015
- Point of Contact
- Lisa D Walters, 301-619-3451
- E-Mail Address
-
US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
(lisa.d.walters13.civ@mail.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. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is: W81XWH-15-T-0059 and is being issued under Request For Quote LW4310. This is a notice that this action is unrestricted. The SIC Code is 6630; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 (size standard 500 employees). The following action is to be completed by the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) for one (1) Becton Dickinson Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer System with CSampler, Brand Name or Equal, with the associated minimum essential characteristics (MECs) found attached to this solicitation and the Request For Quote (RFQ) attachment. This announcement constitutes the solicitation by USAMRAA, Fort Detrick, MD as an RFQ and offers must be submitted in writing (oral offers will not be accepted). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2005-77, which is effective 13 November 2014. Unless otherwise specified, all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other directive material contained in FAC 2005-77 is effective 14 October 2014, except for Items II [Item II-Irrevocable Letters of Credit (FAR Case 2011-023)] and III [Item III- Uniform Procurement Identification (FAR Case 2012-023)] which are effective 13 November 2014. DESCRIPTION: This requirement is for one Becton Dickinson Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer System with CSampler, Brand Name or Equal, for use at USAISR. See the attachment and below for a list of the Minimum Essential Characteristics for the required items. A separate Microsoft Word document listing these MECs can be located by following the Additional Documentation link below. Quotations submitted shall provide a matrix that directly point back to all MEC's. Forms of documentation may include sales pamphlets, product specification sheets, product documents, user guides, catalogs, etc. Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) MECs: Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer w/Loader, Brand Name or Equal: 1. Must have pre-optimized detectors 2. Must have at least 7-decade range for data collection 3. Must calculate absolute cell counts and sample concentration per uL 4. Must accommodate lab-grade water as sheath fluid 5. Must have automated 96-well plate loader 6. Must have continuous flow sampling for gap-free analysis of intracellular calcium, ROS, and mitochondrial membrane potential 7. Must process CBA assays 8. Must have selectable laser modules for changing the number of colors off each laser 9. Software must allow for histogram overlays (End of MECs) These items are needed for USAISR at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234. Delivery is FOB Destination no later than 1-2 weeks after date of contract. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued by this contracting office. All interested parties can view, download and print a copy of the solicitation and any resulting amendments from the following website: https://www.fbo.gov/. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, all contractors wishing to do business with the Department of Defense must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All quotes will be evaluated based on the documentation provided. Quotes will be evaluated on the basis of lowest price-technically acceptable (please see the full text of 52.212-2 in the attached solicitation documents to this RFQ under the Additional Documentation link below) and any resulting contract shall be issued as a Firm Fixed Price Award. The Government intends to award an order without discussions. Offerors should provide their best, complete proposal upon initial submission. Offerors must be registered and have current and valid SAM and ORCA records before an award can be made to them. The contractor who is chosen for the award shall keep their SAM and ORCA records current and not allow them to expire throughout the period of performance. See below for the clauses and provisions incorporated by reference. Please refer to the attached document mentioned above for clauses and provisions incorporated by full text under the Additional Documentation link below. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS: The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. The following additional FAR clauses are incorporated herein by reference: 52.204-7 System for Award Management, 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance, 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment, 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications, 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, and 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. The following DFARS clauses are incorporated herein by reference: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program, 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors, 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements--Balance Of Payments Program, 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items, 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The full text of the referenced FAR and DFARS clauses and Local Provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ POINT OF CONTACT: Lisa Walters, Purchasing Agent Email: lisa.d.walters13.civ@mail.mil All responses to this RFQ shall be emailed to Lisa Walters at lisa.d.walters13.civ@mail.mil and must be received no later than Monday 8 December 2014 at 3:00pm Eastern Time. This date and time is the final cutoff for your proposal to reach my email. Please allow sufficient time for your proposal to be processed through the Fort Detrick Servers and reach my inbox. All questions in response to this RFQ must be submitted to the address listed above no later than Tuesday 2 December 2014 at 11:00am Eastern Time. No telephonic requests or quotes shall be accepted. Responses shall include the company's name, point of contact, address, phone number, DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax ID, and RFQ Number. The Quote shall be submitted using MS Word, MS Excel 2000 or higher or searchable PDF format.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street Frederick MD
- Zip Code: 21702-5014
- Zip Code: 21702-5014
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