SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Leica Microsystems Ultra Microtome with Antistatic Device
- Notice Date
- 6/9/2016
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- 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-NOI-16-389
- Archive Date
- 7/7/2016
- 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
- N/A
- Description
- Leica Microsystems Ultra Microtome with Antistatic Device HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-NOI-16-389 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-NOI-16-389 and the solicitation is issued as a PRE-SOLICITATION, NOTICE OF INTENT, to award a contract on a noncompetitive basis to Leica Microsystems, Inc. located at 1700 Leider Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. REGULATORY & STATUTORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items and is NOT expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6--Competition Requirements. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88, dated May 16, 2016. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 with size standard of 500 Employees. CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME) DETERMINATION The non-competitive determination is based upon the market research conducted as prescribed in FAR Part 10--Market Research, specifically the results of market research concluded that Leica Microsystems, Inc. (Leica) is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the UC6 Electron Microscope and Microtome used by the NINDS that now requires additional components for additional capabilities. As such, only Leica is capable of meeting the needs of this requirement as only this contractor is authorized and able to provide compatible equipment for this purpose. Use of any other contractor would place current equipment hardware and software integrity in jeopardy and also risk continuity of science; research data is based on the current software and equipment calibration so use of incompatible additional equipment would invalidate standardization of longitudinal research study data and loss of this data would be to the serious detriment of the NINDS mission. Accordingly, only Leica Microsystems, Inc. is capable of providing the required additional/upgrade equipment. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. 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. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducting research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of neurological disorders and stroke. The NINDS mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease. The NINDS Central Electron Microscopy Facility and the Lab of Neurobiology currently use a Leica UC6 Ultra Microtome to support Neuroscience Morphological Immuno-cytochemical research. Additional capabilities are now required and the associated Leica antistatic Crion upgrade equipment must be compatible with this existing equipment. Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this acquisition is to procure one (1) Leica Microsystems Ultra Microtome with Antistatic Device. To ensure research data standardization, this is a sole source requirement. Project Description The contractor shall provide the NINDS Laboratory of Neurobiology with one (1) Leica Microsystems Ultra Microtome with Antistatic Device as follows: 1.One (1) Leica EM UC7 Basic Instrument [Part No. 16705805] 2.One (1) Leica Touch-Sensitive Instrument Control Unit with Display [Part No. 16655850] 3.One (1) Leica M80 Stereo Microscope [Part No. 16705856] 4.Two (2) Leica Knurled Head Allen Keys for Specimen Holder, 3mm [Part No. 16700421] 5.Two (2) Leica Universal Specimen Holders for 3 - 8 mm diameter [Part No. 16701761] 6.Five (5) Leica Flat Specimen Holders for 0-4 mm [Part No. 16701772] 7.One (1) Leica EM Crion Antistatic Device [Part No. 16706043] 8.One (1) Leica Crion Remote Control Cable [Part No. 16706044] Additionally, the contractor shall provide FOB Destination inside-delivery, installation, and level one training. Delivery/Period of Performance The required equipment shall be delivered and installed at the NIH NINDS Central EM Facility, 49 Convent Drive, Building 49, Rooms 3B-55 and 3A63, Bethesda, MD 20892 within sixty (60) days after contractor receipt of order. Inside delivery is mandatory. Place of Performance: The place of performance shall be the National Institutes of Health, NINDS Central EM Facility, 49 Convent Drive, Building 49, Rooms 3B-55 and 3A63, Bethesda, MD 20892. Contract Type: A firm fixed price purchase order within the Simplified Acquisition threshold is anticipated. Payment shall be remitted using Electronic Funds Transfer on a NET30 basis. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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; and maintenance availability. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL EVALUATION CRITERIA ARE SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED IN ANY RESPONSE(S) SUBMITTED. EVALUATION CRITERIA FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (October 2014) 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 in consideration of both technical factors and price. Technical factors are as follows, in order of importance: 1.Equipment Capability: The contractor shall detail in a technical proposal how its proposed equipment meets each of the project requirements. This shall include detailed specifications of the offered equipment and its capabilities. Technical approach shall be evaluated for the ways in which the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the equipment specification requirements. Exceeding requirements shall be considered favorably. 2.Delivery and Installation: The contractor shall detail in a technical proposal how it shall meet the delivery, and installation requirements. The Government shall evaluate for ability to meet or exceed the requirements detailed in this statement of need. Proposals must include a delivery lead-time and explanation of who shall perform installation as well as the installation time frame. 3.Past Performance: The Contractor shall provide a list of two (2) contracts or purchase orders completed during the past five (5) years, similar in size and scope to the equipment provision, delivery, and installation requirements outlined in this Statement of Work. Experience shall include the following information for each contract or purchase order listed: a)Name of Contracting Organization b)Total Contract Value c)Description of Requirement d)Contract Period of Performance Past Performance shall be evaluated for relevance to the current requirement. APPLICABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 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.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. 4.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 (October 2015) apply to this acquisition. 5.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." CLOSING STATEMENT All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-NOI-16-389. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Lauren.Phelps@nih.gov. Fax responses will be accepted at (301) 480-1358. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Lauren Phelps by email at lauren.phelps@nih.gov or by phone at (301) 594-2490.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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