MODIFICATION
66 -- Retinal Imaging System for Retinal Capillary Flow Measurements
- Notice Date
- 8/4/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- 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-16-467
- Archive Date
- 8/20/2016
- 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
- Retinal Imaging System for Retinal Capillary Flow Measurements Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-467 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-16-467 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 1000 Employees. SET-ASIDE STATUS This acquisition is unrestricted and available for full and open competition. 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 2005-89, dated July 14, 2016. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background Significant hemodynamics alterations ensue with aging as exhibited by an increase in pressure and flow pulsatility in the central arteries. The effect of these changes on the microvasculature, and subsequently end organs, is not clear. The National Institute on Aging is examining age-associated changes in retinal microvascular flow and their relationship with changes in the central circulation in the Genetic and Epigenetic Signatures of Translational Aging Laboratory Testing (GESTALT) study, a long-term longitudinal study of healthy participants aimed at examining age-associated processes. Purpose The purpose of this procurement is acquisition of one retinal imaging system that allows qualitative assessment of microvascular geometry and flow in the retina. Equipment Requirements The contractor shall provide one (1) retinal imaging system which can perform the following: A. Assess retinal microvascular flow and geometry with cardiac-gated acquisition of subsequent images at a temporal resolution of the retina of 30ms and spatial resolution of 4 microns. B.Perform fully automated image segmentation and calculations of flow velocity, diameter, volume flow. C.Generate data spreadsheets with the variables mentioned above for individual arterial and venous vessels down to 8 micron in diameter. D. Provide measurements of oxygen saturation using multispectral imaging processing in the segmented vessels down to the third branching. The Contractor shall be responsible for any shipping and handling required to deliver the system. Equipment Warranty Requirements The Contractor shall provide at least one (1) year warranty on all equipment, parts and repairs. All products shall be warranted to be free from material defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for the warranty period. Equipment Training Requirements The Contractor shall provide on-site training in use of the equipment for the end user. Training shall be provided by a company certified service technician. On-site training must take place at the customer site within two (2) weeks of equipment installation. Training shall take place between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Baltimore, MD local prevailing time, Monday through Friday. Delivery Requirements/Period of Performance The period of performance shall be ten (10) weeks from date of award. The contractor shall deliver and install the required equipment within eight (8) weeks after receipt of order. Delivery must be FOB Destination and must include inside installation. The equipment shall be delivered and installed between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Baltimore, MD local prevailing time, Monday through Friday. On-site training must take place at the customer site within two (2) weeks of equipment installation. The contractor shall provide a company certified service technician to perform setup, installation, and training. Place of Performance The place of delivery shall be the Harbor Hospital located at 3001 S Hanover St, Room NM526, Baltimore, MD 21225. 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 a price quotation that addresses each of the evaluation criteria included in this solicitation. The price quotation must cover all requirements as well as indicate 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." EVALUATION CRITERIA The Government will award a purchase order resulting from the solicitation on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technically 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 proposal must include a minimum of 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). 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 (June 2016) 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-16-467. 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: Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
- Zip Code: 21224
- Zip Code: 21224
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