SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Microplate Stacker Equipment
- Notice Date
- 1/9/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-RFQ-15-085
- Archive Date
- 2/3/2015
- Point of Contact
- Lauren M. Phelps, Phone: 3015942490
- E-Mail Address
-
lauren.phelps@nih.gov
(lauren.phelps@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- INTRODUCTION 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. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-RFQ-15-085 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard of 500 Employees. SET-ASIDE STATUS This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses. ACQUISITION AUTHORITY This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is NOT expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-78, dated December 26, 2014. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Purpose The purpose of this procurement is acquisition of one (1) microplate washer/dispenser all-in-one instrument that includes one (1) microplate washer and three (3) dispensers and one (1) microplate stacker. The requirement is for National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) use in order to screen compounds that are currently being explored in order to study neuroinflammation. This requirement is sourced on a brand name or equal basis. Project Requirements The Contractor shall be able to meet the following project requirements: The NIMH MIB requires a BioTek EL406 Combination Microplate Washer Dispenser 384/96-well Washer with 3 Reagent Dispensers OR EQUAL. The brand name or equal general requirements are as follows: 1. One (1) Microplate stacker for standard microtiter plates that can be integrated with a microplate washer and dispenser all-in-one type of instrument with a bench space size of no larger than 20.7in L and 7.4in W 2. One (1) set of plate stacks (in stack & out stack) that can accommodate up to 30 plates at a time. 3. One (1) Integration between plate stacker and microplate washer/dispenser 4. One (1) microplate washer for 96-well and 384-well washing integrated with three (3) Automated Dispensers - One (1) peristaltic pump dispenser and Two (2) syringe dispensers with a bench space of no larger than 18in L x 16.5in W x 12.5in H 5. Installation and Training 6. FOB Destination Delivery Anticipated Period of Performance Delivery of requirements, including installation and training, shall be completed within sixty (60) days after contractor receipt of order. Contract Type The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement. APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, is required with any offer submitted. This requirement may alternatively be met by completion of the provision in the System for Award Management. FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial items apply to this acquisition. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. EVALUATION CRITERIA FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation on the basis of best value, technical factors and price considered. Technical factors together shall be considered more important than price. The technical evaluation factors are as follows, in order of importance: 1. Factor 1: Technical Capability The Offeror shall detail in its technical proposal how it meets each of the project requirements. This shall include the specifications of the offered equipment. The Government shall evaluate the effectiveness with which proposed equipment meets the requirements, particularly bench space needs, and for efficiency and ease of use for compound screening. Factor 2: Delivery, Installation, and Training The Offeror shall confirm in its technical proposal that the delivery, installation, and training requirements detailed in this statement of need shall be met. RESPONSE FORMAT Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The offeror must submit a technical response and a separate price quotation. The technical response should be prepared in reference to the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation and may be a brief paragraph or up to five pages. The price quotation must include the requirements listed above as well as associated pricing. Contractors must provide their Company Name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Business Size, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information in their responses. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." NOTE Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. CLOSING STATEMENT All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-15-085. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Lauren Phelps, Contract Specialist, at lauren.phelps@nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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