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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 26, 2016 FBO #5390
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Brand Name or Equal Nitrogen Gas Generator and Stand-Alone Compressor

Notice Date

8/24/2016
 

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-16-679A
 

Archive Date

9/16/2016
 

Point of Contact

Lauren M. Phelps, Phone: 3014802453
 

E-Mail Address

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

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Brand Name or Equal Nitrogen Gas Generator and Stand-Alone Compressor Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-679A 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-16-679A 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 1,000 Employees. SET-ASIDE STATUS This acquisition is unrestricted. Businesses of any size classification may respond. 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 The Translational Neuroscience Center (TNC) Clinical Proteomics Unit (CPU) provides the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) clinical investigators with access to state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based proteomics technology. Currently, CPU has developed an innovative methodology designed to facilitate identification of candidate biomarkers in disease versus control analyses. The development of CSF biomarkers is the best possible novel outcome for therapeutic development in different neuroinflamatory and neurodegenerative conditions. CPU utilizes all three of its UHPLC-MS systems in support of this work.It is critically important to establish biomarkers from these samples that can be monitored for experimental therapies. These biomarkers will be an important surrogate for treatment effects since the clinical parameters may not easy change. CPU requires a nitrogen gas generator and stand-alone compressor for the daily operation of three (3) UHPLC-MS systems in order to precisely measure and analyze protein and peptides, with the ultimate goal of identifying a defined set of biomarkers with high selectivity and sensitivity on. Purpose The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire a nitrogen gas generator and stand-alone air compressor capable of providing high purity nitrogen gas for three ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) systems on a brand name or equal basis. The compressor system must be capable of operation stand alone because it is currently uncertain whether the compressor and generator will be able to be co-located. Project Requirements The contractor shall provide the NINDS CPU with one (1) Parker Hannifin N2-45 Nitrogen Generator and one (1) SED10 Series Powerex Compressor System [Parker Hannifin Item No. N2-45, SED10] or EQUAL as follows: Nitrogen Generator Requirements: 1.The system must be able to provide high purity (up to 99.5%) phthalate-free nitrogen gas at a flow rate of 67 liters per minute (LPM) and 145 pounds per square inch (PSI) 2.The system must have the ability to expand to higher LMP flows. 3.The system must have the ability to remove air contaminants to a particulate size of less than 0.01 micrometer and hydrocarbons. 4.The system must include integrated air and nitrogen pressure gauges, integrated flow control module and oxygen analyzer with alarm. 5.The system must be compatible with an SED10 Series compressor or equal system. Stand-Alone Compressor System Requirements: 1.The system must have oil-less operation and cut in at 119 pounds per square inch (PSI), cut out at 145 PSI pressure settings. 2.The system must have a power source of at least 208-230 Volt, 60 Hz. 3.The system must include an overpressure protection valve and motor overload protection circuitry. 4.The system must be compatible with N2-45 Nitrogen generator or equal system. Warranty Requirements: The contractor shall provide a minimum of a one (1) year warranty on all equipment, supplies and repairs. All products shall be warranted to be free from material defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for warranty period. Finger cuffs may be excluded from warranty. Training Requirements: The contractor shall provide equipment training for up to two (2) individuals for at least two (2) hours. Training shall be provided by an original equipment manufacturer certified technician. Optional Maintenance Support Services The Contractor shall provide two additional line items in its quotation for optional maintenance support services for the above-described equipment. Optional maintenance support services shall be for two years with each year constituting its own separate option line item. Services shall include telephone technical assistance for the equipment as well as on-site repairs and maintenance and associated parts. Delivery Requirements/Period of Performance The Contractor shall deliver, install and calibrate the required equipment within sixty (60) days after receipt of order. Delivery must be FOB destination and include inside installation. The equipment shall be delivered between normal working hours (from of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Bethesda, MD local prevailing time, Monday through Friday. On-site training must take place at the customer site within two (2) weeks of equipment installation. Training shall be for up to two (2) individuals over a one (1) day period for duration of at least two (2) hours. 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 an original equipment certified (OEM) service technician to perform delivery, setup, installation, calibration and training. OEM service technicians will be cleared at the commercial vehicle inspection station on 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD to gain access to the premises. Place of Performance The required equipment shall be delivered and installed inside at the NIH Main Campus, Building 10, Room 3N321, Bethesda, MD 20892. 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 proposal should be prepared in reference to the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation and may be up to thirty (30) 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." EVALUATION CRITERIA The Government will award a purchase order resulting from the solicitation on the basis of best value, technical factors and price considered. The technical evaluation factors are detailed below, in order of importance, and technical factors shall be considered more important than price. 1.Equipment Capability The contractor shall detail in a technical proposal the capability of its proposed equipment in relation to each of the project requirements detailed in this solicitation. This shall include warranty information and optional maintenance support details. In particular, preference will be given to systems that achieve higher purity, operating pressure, and flow volume metrics. 2.Capacity for Equipment Capability Expansion The contractor shall detail in a technical proposal the capacity of its proposed equipment for expansion. In particular, preference will be given to systems that can be expanded to higher liters per minute (LPM) flows. 3.Cost of Equipment Consumables The contractor shall provide the estimated cost for consumable items, such as equipment filters, for the proposed equipment, as well as the estimated longevity of consumable items. Preference will be given to system that offer lower consumable costs in consideration of the items' expected length of use. 4.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 Equipment Provided d.Contract Period of Performance Past Performance shall be evaluated for relevance to the current requirement. 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-16-679A. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Lauren Phelps, Contract Specialist, at lauren.phelps@nih.gov.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Zip Code: 20892
 

Record

SN04239008-W 20160826/160824235342-eab3506859feaaa6a8b17d4b72e7e17f (fbodaily.com)
 

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