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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JULY 24, 2016 FBO #5357
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- AxioObserver Z1 Inverted Research Microscope with ZEN 2 Digital Imaging & ApoTome 2 Optical Sectioning System

Notice Date

7/22/2016
 

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-16-464
 

Archive Date

8/16/2016
 

Point of Contact

Lauren M. Phelps, Phone: 3015942490
 

E-Mail Address

lauren.phelps@nih.gov
(lauren.phelps@nih.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

AxioObserver Z1 Inverted Research Microscope with ZEN 2 Digital Imaging & ApoTome 2 Optical Sectioning System HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-NOI-16-464 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-16-464 and the solicitation is issued as a PRE-SOLICITATION, NOTICE OF INTENT, to award a contract on a noncompetitive basis to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC located at One Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY 10594. 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 2005-88-1, dated June 15, 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 only Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC (Zeiss) is capable of meeting the needs of this requirement in order to ensure continuity of science and equipment compatibility. The NIA Laboratory of Molecular Gerontology uses an owned Zeiss AxioVision 200 Microscope that must now be upgraded with a Zeiss AxioObserver Z1 inverted Research Microscope with ZEN 2 Digital Imaging and ApoTome 2 Optical Sectioning System to ensure continued full function at state-of-the-art research levels. This equipment is proprietary to its original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Zeiss, and only this company is capable of and authorized to upgrade it. The contractor does not allow other companies to sell this equipment to the Government. 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 LMG mission. Accordingly, only Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC 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 Laboratory of Molecular Gerontology (LMG), part of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is conducting research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of aging and premature aging disorders. The LMG's mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about how the body accumulates damage to its DNA over time, how this contributes to aging and to use that knowledge to possible reduce or prevent aging or age-related degenerations. The LMG currently uses a Zeiss AxioVert 200M that was purchased in 1993. This microscope is an essential part of the laboratory. It is used daily by all sections of the LMG for various imaging techniques, COMET analysis, and DNA Fiber experiments and now requires an upgrade. Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this acquisition is to procure one (1) Zeiss AxioObserver Z1 inverted Research Microscope with ZEN 2 Digital Imaging and ApoTome 2 Optical Sectioning System for use with existing Zeiss equipment in the Laboratory of Molecular Gerontology (LMG). 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) Zeiss AxioObserver Z1 inverted Research Microscope with ZEN 2 Digital Imaging and ApoTome 2 Optical Sectioning System as follows: 1.One (1) Zeiss Axio Observer.Z1 mot Basic Stand [Part No. 4310079902000000] 2.One (1) Zeiss Z-drive Operation Flat Left Imgr/Obsrvr [Part No. 4300520000000000] 3.One (1) Zeiss Nosepiece 6x MOT w/Definite Focus [Part No. 4245339001000000] 4.One (1) Zeiss Beam Combiner Mod UV/VIS f/ Defin. Focus [Part No. 4245339020000000] 5.One (1) Zeiss Optovar Mount 1 Position Fixed [Part No. 4310100000000000] 6.One (1) Zeiss Sideport 60N L/R 100 3 pos f/ Observer [Part No. 4251550000000000] 7.One (1) Zeiss Mirror Insert VIS f/BaseSlider f/Vert200 [Part No. 0000001069227000] 8.One (1) Zeiss Binoc Tube 45/23 f/ Axio Observer [Part No. 4255370000000000] 9.Two (2) Zeiss Eyepiece PL 10x/23 Br foc [Part No. 4440369000000000] 10.One (1) Zeiss Docking-Station [Part No. 4329079901000000] 11.One (1) Zeiss Dust Cover f/ Vert100/135/200 [Part No. 4593300000000000] 12.One (1) Zeiss Illum Carrier Tilt Back f/Observer Z1 [Part No. 4239200000000000] 13.One (1) Zeiss Interface f/ 0.55 Mot Condsr & Shutter [Part No. 4239210000000000] 14.One (1) Zeiss Condsr LD 0.55 H/DIC/Ph 6x Mot [Part No. 4242440000000000] 15.One (1) Zeiss Illuminator microLED [Part No. 4230539071000000] 16.One (1) Zeiss FL/HD Light Train Man f/ Observer [Part No. 4236060000000000] 17.One (1) Zeiss Reflector Turret 6x Mot f/ Observer [Part No. 4249470000000000] 18.One (1) Zeiss Scanning Stage 130x100 STEP [Part No. 4320299904000000] 19.One (1) Zeiss Stepper motor control f. 2 Axes SMC2009 [Part No. 4329299011000000] 20.One (1) Zeiss Joystick XY; CAN [Part No. 4329039011000000] 21.One (1) Zeiss Universal Mounting Frame K [Part No. 4513520000000000] 22.One (1) Zeiss Universal Mounting Frame KX [Part No. 4513530000000000] 23.Four (4) Zeiss Reflector Module FL EC ACR P&C [Part No. 4249330000000000] 24.One (1) Zeiss FL Filter Set 49 DAPI,EX G365 S free [Part No. 4880499901000000] 25.One (1) Zeiss FL Filter Set 38 HE GFP shift free [Part No. 4890389901000000] 26.One (1) Zeiss FL Filter Set 43 HE Cy3 shift free [Part No. 4890439901000000] 27.One (1) Zeiss FL Filter Set 50 Cy5, EX BP640/30 S free [Part No. 4880509901000000] 28.One (1) Zeiss X-cite 120 LED Upgrade Promo [Part No. 4108422102000000] 29.One (1) Zeiss Plan-Apochromat 10x/0.45 WD=2.0 M27 [Part No. 4206409900000000] 30.One (1) Zeiss Plan-Apochromat 20x/0.8 WD=0.55 M27 [Part No. 4206509901000000] 31.One (1) Zeiss Plan-APO 40x/1.4 Oil DIC (UV) VIS-IR [Part No. 4207629900000000] 32.One (1) Zeiss Plan-Apochromat 63x/1.40 Oil DIC M27 [Part No. 4207829900000000] 33.One (1) Zeiss Plan-APOCHROMAT 100x/1.4 Oil DIC [Part No. 4207929901000000] 34.One (1) Zeiss DIC Slider EC PN 10x 20x/PA 20x [Part No. 4269400000000000] 35.One (1) Zeiss DIC Slider CA 40x/1.2W, LD CA 40x/1.1W [Part No. 4269480000000000] 36.One (1) Zeiss DIC Slider PA 63x/1.4 III HR [Part No. 4269570000000000] 37.One (1) Zeiss DIC Slider PA 100x/1.40 III HR [Part No. 4269410000000000] 38.One (1) Zeiss Condenser module DIC II/0.55 w/ Pol [Part No. 4267179260000000] 39.One (1) Zeiss Condenser module DIC III/0.55 w/ Pol [Part No. 4267179270000000] 40.One (1) Zeiss Analyzer Module DIC P&C ACR shift free [Part No. 4249219010000000] 41.One (1) Zeiss Imaging Workstation Win7 x64, 32GB RAM [Part No. 4109029901000000] 42.One (1) Zeiss ZEN 2.3 pro Hardware License Key [Part No. 4101351002230000] 43.One (1) Zeiss ZEN Module Z Stack Hardware License Key [Part No. 4101361030110000] 44.One (1) Zeiss ZEN Module Time Lapse Hardware Lic. Key [Part No. 4101361031110000] 45.One (1) Zeiss ZEN Module Autofocus HW License Key [Part No. 4101361028110000] 46.One (1) Zeiss ZEN Module Tiles / Positions HW Lic. Key [Part No. 4101361025110000] 47.One (1) Zeiss ZEN Module Experiment Designer HW Lic. [Part No. 4101361022110000] 48.One (1) Zeiss ZEN SW Driver Hamamatsu Cam. HW Lic. Key [Part No. 4101361045110000] 49.Two (2) Zeiss C-Mount Adapter 60N C 1" 1.0x [Part No. 4261140000000000] 50.One (1) Zeiss C11440-42U-KIT ORCA-Flash4.0 LT Camera [Part No. 4108301768000000] 51.One (1) Zeiss ApoTome.2 for Axio Observer [Part No. 4236679001000000] 52.One (1) Zeiss Extended Feature Promotion - Hardware [Part No. 0000002104815] 53.One (1) Zeiss Axiocam 105 and 0.5x Camera Adapter [Part No. 4109004265550000] 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 NIA Baltimore Research Center, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 100, Room 06B022E, Baltimore, MD 21224 within sixty (60) days after contractor receipt of order. Inside delivery is mandatory. Place of Performance: The place of performance shall be the NIH NIA Baltimore Research Center, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 100, Room 06B022E, Baltimore, MD 21224. 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 (June 2016) 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-16-464. 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) 480-2453.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
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Place of Performance

Address: Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

Zip Code: 21224
 

Record

SN04193595-W 20160724/160722234950-8893b723cd388d9898b5453948f4ba7b (fbodaily.com)
 

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