SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- NextSeq 500 Sequencer Maintenance
- Notice Date
- 11/2/2015
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7902
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7902
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-HI-2016-020-CDB
- Archive Date
- 11/27/2015
- Point of Contact
- Chris Bocus, Phone: 3014027888
- E-Mail Address
-
chris.bocus@nih.gov
(chris.bocus@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Office of Acquisitions (OA), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source noncompetitive basis to Illumina, Inc., 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA, 92122-4616, to provide maintenance services for the Illlumina NextSeq 500 located in the Center for Human Immunology (CHI)in the Division of Intramural Research (DIR). BACKGROUND: The mission of the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research (DIR) is to perform robust scientific and clinical research leading to a better understanding of biology and clinical pathology. To attain this goal, we have built a strong basic science foundation and coupled it closely with innovative technology development and outstanding clinical research both at the NIH Clinical Center and in partnership with local hospitals. The purview of DIR's research is broad, encompassing investigations into the basic principles of molecular, cellular, and organ-level biology and their relationship to disease. Some current areas of fundamental interest include single molecule structure; protein assembly; molecular and cell biology; cell signaling and motility; membrane trafficking; physiology; systems biology; engineering and technology development. Insights into disease mechanisms derived from basic studies form the basis for translational research into new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. DIR investigators also conduct concept-based clinical studies in the areas of interventional and surgical cardiology; pulmonary medicine; sickle cell anemia; bone marrow transplant; and hematologic disorders. The Center for Human Immunology, Autoimmunity and Inflammation is a trans-NIH project that began in 2009. The term 'trans-NIH' simply means the Center is supported by and works with many different institutes at NIH. The goal of CHI is to understand human immunology and to use that knowledge to develop new treatments for human diseases. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce illness and disability throughout the world. The laboratory requires a maintenance agreement for the Illumina NextSeq 500 desktop sequencer. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base: November 15, 2015 through November 14, 2016 Option Period 1: November 15, 2016 through November 14, 2017 Option Period 2: November 15, 2017 through November 14, 2018 Option Period 3: November 15, 2018 through November 14, 2019 Option Period 4: November 15, 2019 through November 14, 2020 JUSTIFICATION: The determination by the Government to award a contract without providing for full and open competition is based upon the market research conducted as prescribed in FAR Part 10-Market Research. Only one source is available to meet the government requirements. Illumina, Inc. is the only company capable of providing maintenance services on the equipment referenced in this requirement. Illumina, Inc. does not authorize any other company to perform maintenance services on its products. REGULATORY AUTHORITY: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the Small Business Size Standard is $20,500,000 annual revenue. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with the procedures as prescribed in FAR subpart 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84, effective October 5, 2015. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses must be received by November 12, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Responses must reference synopsis number HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-HI-2016-020-CDB, may be submitted to the National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisition, COAC Services Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Rm 6207, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Chris Bocus. Response may be submitted electronically to chris.bocus@ nih.gov. Faxes will not be accepted. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. "All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency."
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN03935601-W 20151104/151102234202-2dab9db302a942afc34d96ae97cbc9ff (fbodaily.com)
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