SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Multimodal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator and Cooling Coil
- Notice Date
- 5/4/2016
- 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, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-340
- Archive Date
- 5/28/2016
- Point of Contact
- Lauren M. Phelps, Phone: 3015942490
- E-Mail Address
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lauren.phelps@nih.gov
(lauren.phelps@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Multimodal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator and Cooling Coil Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-340 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. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-340 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 2005-87-2, dated April 6, 2016. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Human Motor Control Section (HMCS) conducts clinical and research studies to advance knowledge and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. The NINDS HMCS uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a primary research tool. TMS is a non-invasive method that stimulates various parts of the brain by inducing electric currents in the tissue with the use of a magnetic coil and changing magnetic fields. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a well-established way to induce transitory plastic changes that can be used for research or even therapeutic purposes. Purpose The purpose of this acquisition is to provide the NINDS Human Motor Control Section with one (1) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation device with one (1) Butterfly/Figure Eight-Shaped Cooling Coil capable of delivering single, double, repetitive, and patterned stimuli in monophasic and biphasic waveforms. Project Requirements The NINDS HMCS requires delivery and installation of one (1) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation device and one (1) eight-shaped coil with cooling capability. The equipment must meet the following specifications: 1.One (1) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Device: A.The device must deliver single pulse stimuli as well as paired stimuli (minimum pulse interval 1ms). The paired stimuli capabilities must include both twin option (both stimuli have the same intensity) and dual option (stimuli have different intensities). B.The device must deliver up to 50 twin pulses per second and deliver trains of stimuli (up to 100 pulses per second). C. The device must deliver theta burst (repeated short, high frequency trains of stimuli) and selectable pulse waveforms (monophasic and biphasic) for all modes of stimulation (single, paired and train) D.The device must deliver selectable current direction (normal and reverse) without repositioning the cooling coil. E.The device must trigger input and output to connect to external equipment and must be compatible with Cambridge Electronics Signal software to ensure external triggering and programmable stimulus intensity. The Contractor need not provide the Cambridge Electronics Signal software. F. The device must offer a cooling coil temperature indicator which indicates actual temperature as well as a display/screen for control of software stimulation parameters G.The device must have the ability to extract information including event logs containing timing of stimuli, intensity, number of stimuli, and date and time into a text file, transferable to a USB storage device. H.The device must include a trolley to hold the stimulator, cooling unit, and accessories such as coil holder and coil. All components of the system must be able to be mounted on the trolley. 2.One (1) Cooling Coil for use with the TMS Device A.The coil must have a figure-eight (butterfly) shape with a peak magnetic field strength greater than 3 Tesla. B.The coil must cool such that at least 10000 stimuli, delivered at 1Hz (1 pulse per second) with 75% of maximum power, may be released before the coil heats to maximum at 41°C. C.The coil must include an automatic shutoff function. D.The coil must come with a flexible coil holder for positioning of magnetic coils. Warranty Requirements: The contractor shall provide a one-year factory warranty for the required instrumentation. The warranty shall cover replacement parts, travel and labor costs required during the warranty period. Only new parts shall be used for repairs under the warranty period; no refurbished or aftermarket parts may be used. Repairs performed within the warranty period shall be covered through the remainder of the warranty period. Equipment Training Requirements: The Contractor shall provide on-site training for up to six (6) people in use of the required equipment at the customer site within two (2) weeks of equipment installation. Training shall take place between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Bethesda, MD local prevailing time, Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall provide a company certified service technician to perform the training. Delivery Requirements/Period of Performance The overall period of performance for this requirement shall be ten (10) weeks. The contractor shall deliver and install the required equipment within eight (8) weeks after receipt of order and shall provide the required equipment training within two (2) weeks thereafter. Inside delivery and installation is mandatory and delivery must be FOB Destination. Place of Performance The required equipment shall be delivered and installed at the NIH Main Campus, 10 Center Drive, Building 10CRC, Room 7-5664, Bethesda, MD 20892. Training shall also take place at this location. FOB Destination inside delivery is required and must be included in a price quotation. Contract Type The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price commercial items purchase order for this requirement. Invoicing shall be on a NET30 basis and payment shall be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). 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 1) a technical response and 2) a separate price quotation. The technical response should be prepared in reference to the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation and may be up to twenty (20) single-sided 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." IMPORTANT NOTE TO OFFERORS: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESPONSE MEETS THE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES EACH OF THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERION AND THE EVALUATION FOCUS THAT IS INDICATED FOR EACH CRITERION. RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE BOTH A TECHNICAL DOCUMENT AND A SEPARATE PRICE QUOTATION. CONTRACTORS NOT SUBMITTING BOTH A TECHINICAL RESPONSE ADDRESSING THE EVALUATION CRITERIA AND A SEPARATE PRICE QUOTAITON SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED. EVALUATION CRITERIA The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technical acceptability shall be based on the following: 1.The Contractor must meet or exceed each of the project requirements detailed in this solicitation. 2.The Contractor quotation must include a one year warranty. 3.The Contractor must be able to meet or exceed the period of performance/delivery, installation, and training requirements (completion within 10 weeks or less). The Contractor quotation must include a delivery lead time. APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS The following FAR clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 1.All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. 2.The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (April 2014), applies to this acquisition. 3.FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (October 2014) applies to this acquisition. 4.A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (March 2015), is required with any offer submitted. This requirement may be met by completion of the provision in the System for Award Management. 5.FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (May 2015) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2015) apply to this acquisition. 6. FAR Clause 52.237-2 -- Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation applies to this acquisition. 7.The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. In addition, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) shall be assigned to the awarded contract. The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract; or (6) sign written licensing agreements. Any signed agreement shall be incorporated by reference in Section K of the contract. The Government may unilaterally change the COR designation for this contract. CLOSING INFORMATION 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. All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-340. 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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