SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Kalypsys System Cell 3 Robot Replacement and Tox21 Hamamatsu Reader Integration with Windows 7 Upgrade
- Notice Date
- 7/31/2015
- 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, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 4211 - MSC 9559, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA(SSSA)-2015-CSS-432
- Archive Date
- 8/19/2015
- Point of Contact
- Samantha A. Kelly, Phone: 3014028855
- E-Mail Address
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samantha.kelly2@nih.gov
(samantha.kelly2@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 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)-2015-CSS-432 and the solicitation is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ). Competition Status: This requirement is posted as contracting without conducting full and open competition. Statutory Authority: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C 3304(a)(1) under provisions of the statutory authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(A)- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: The intended procurement classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard of 500 Employees. 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; FAR Subpart 13.5-Test Program for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05-83, dated July 2, 2015. Description of Requirement: Purpose: The purpose and objective of this requirement is to procure a Kalypsys System Cell 3 Robot replacement and Tox 21 Hamamatsu Reader Integration with Windows 7 upgrade. Project Requirements:The following requirements apply to the Hamamatsu Reader Integration on the Tox21 HTS system: •Make program changes to the runtime code, topology editor, and method editor of the Tox21 director software. •Create the software bridge for the FDSS to run two plates at once (single loading location). •Install electrical components and software necessary to integrate one FDSS reader •Make changes to the EDC bridge application so that if the EDC source plate is unchanged between the current transfer and the next, the director will leave the source plate at the EDC •Upgrade director computer to Windows 7 on the Tox21 HTS system The following requirements apply to the Kalypsys Cell 3 robot replacement: •Replace the existing cell 3 robot with a new RX160L (or brand name equal) robot •Replace the existing cell junction box, if required •Replace the existing robot junction box, if required •Add new cabling as required •Install, wire, program and teach the robot positions •Test the robot for an acceptable level of performance •Remove or dispose of equipment that is replaced The contractor also agrees to assist NCATS with the following activities: •Relocating the Envision reader to the open location between the incubator and the acoustic dispenser as well as relocating the delidding station •Relocating the back loading hotels next to the existing RT hotels •Positioning the FDSS next to the Tox21 system •Modifying the guarding at the FDSS reader •Designing, fabricating and installing a plate loading mechanism •Adding a double delidder for the FDSS device Delivery/Deliverables: 1.Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: •One integrated Hamamatsu plate reader onto the Tox21 HTS system •One modified EDC Bridge software application to leave the source plate unchanged when necessary •One personal computer with a Windows 7 operating system to operate the Tox21 HTS system. •One replacement robotic arm in cell 3 of the Kalypsys HTS system All "hard copy" deliverables will be submitted on recycled-content paper, and printed double-sided. 2. Reporting Requirements: The contractor is required to provide one written progress report at the conclusion of the service that shall cover all work completed during the specified period and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent period. This report shall also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved and provide an explanation. Section 508 Program Need: Requirements for accessibility based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) are determined to be relevant for the following program need: "Scientific Instrument." Section 508 Deliverable Requirements: Technical standards from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart B have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how their proposed Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) deliverables meet at least those technical provisions identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Functional performance criteria from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart C have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how their proposed Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) deliverables meet at least those functional performance criteria identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Information, documentation, and support requirements from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart D have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how the information, documentation, and support proposed for Scientific Instrument deliverables meet at least those information, documentation, and support requirements identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Section 508 Evaluation Factors: Responses to this solicitation will be considered for award after it has been determined that the proposal adequately addresses the requirements for Section 508. Only proposals which contain adequate information to document their responsiveness to the Section 508 requirements (e.g. a completed GPAT, VPAT or equivalent and supporting documentation) will be eligible for any additional merit consideration. Anticipated Period of Performance: This integration service will be performed within 12 weeks after 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 of FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (a)The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical and past performance when combined is more important when compared to price. (b)Award Criteria Selection of an Offeror for award will be on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technical acceptability includes an evaluation on technical factors (which encompasses experience/capability and past performance factors), and cost/price factors. Evaluation of technical acceptability will be made in accordance with the prospective Contractor's demonstrated capabilities of meeting each of the requirements as set forth in this solicitation and all applicable attachments. The merits of each proposal will be evaluated carefully. The offeror must include all specifications/services (including all brand-name or equal requirements so that the brand-name or equal status may be verified), detailed in this solicitation, in its proposal. Offeror(s) cost/price proposal will be evaluated for reasonableness. For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay when consideration is given to prices in the market. Normally, price reasonableness is established through adequate price competition, but may also be determined through cost and price analysis techniques as described in FAR 15.404. The price quoted will be evaluated taking into consideration any price reductions. A best value analysis will be performed taking into consideration the results of the technical evaluation and price evaluation. A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, is required with any offer submitted. The FAR clause is located at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. This requirement may 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. FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (September 2013), applies to this acquisition. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. Response Format: Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, delivery terms, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), the certification of business size, product or catalog numbers, product description and other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responses must be received by August 4, 2015 at 8:00AM EST and must reference number HHS-NIH-NIDA(SSSA)-2015-CSS-432. Responses may be submitted electronically to Samantha Kelly, Contract Specialist at samantha.kelly2@nih.gov. "All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency."
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