SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Electrophysiological Equipment (Molecular Devices)
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2015
- 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-CSS-15-523
- Archive Date
- 9/1/2015
- Point of Contact
- Paul C. Marsalese,
- E-Mail Address
-
paul.marsalese@nih.gov
(paul.marsalese@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- 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-CSS-15-523 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 541712 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing - and the associated small business 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 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 2005-82, dated May 7, 2015. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. PURPOSE OF THE REQUIREMENTS The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. In pursuit of this mission, NIMH may require electrophysiological equipment to conduct scientific research. Specifically, NIMH requires a low noise data acquisition, microelectrode amplifier, and electrophysiology software. This equipment will allow for in vitro assessment of neuronal circuits in brain slices from mice. This will include investigating the synaptic connectivity of identified neuronal populations as well as their passive and active membrane properties. The following brand name products manufactured by Molecular Devices are required: 1.DIGIDATA 1550A0 Low Noise Data Acquisition System Plus Humsilencer Adaptive Noise Cancellation -- (Qty 2.00) 2.MULTICLAMP 700B Multiclamp 700B System -- (Qty 2.00) 3.PCLAMP 10 (STANDARD) Software -- (Qty 2.00) CONTRACT TYPE The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. DELIVERY ADDRESS National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health 35A Convent Drive Building 35A / Room GE400 Bethesda, MD 20892 APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS The following FAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition: 52.213-4Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (MAR 2015) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. EVALUATION CRITERIA Offers will be evaluated on the basis of technical capability and best value in relation to price. RESPONSE FORMAT Interested parties are encouraged to submit a quotation that responds to the requirements stated in this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Quotations must include: 1.Unit Price 2.List Price 3.Shipping and Handling Costs 4.Delivery Period After Receipt of Order 5.Payment Terms 6.Offeror Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) and CAGE Code 7.Offeror Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) 8.Statement of Business Size All offers must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. Small businesses must be certified as such in SAM. QUOTATION SUBMISSION The response to this request for quotation is due on 08/17/2015, no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). All responses must be submitted via email to paul.marsalese@nih.gov and reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-15-523 in the subject line.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
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