SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Maintenance services for BD Biosciences FACSAria Fusion Special Order (SORP), two Laser System Flow Cytometry Cell Sorter, with three additional lasers, one computer workstation and the custom-tailored biosafety cabinet - SF-1449
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E128, Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- N02RC62635-24
- Archive Date
- 9/23/2016
- Point of Contact
- Kimesha Leake, Phone: 2402765669, Seena Ninan, Phone: 2402765419
- E-Mail Address
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kimesha.leake@nih.gov, seena.ninan@nih.gov
(kimesha.leake@nih.gov, seena.ninan@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SF-1449 Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E226, Bethesda, MD 20892, UNITED STATES. Non-USPS mail such as Fedex, UPS and other private carriers please use Rockville, MD 20850. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation: No. N02RC62635-24 includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 2005-89 (August 2016) simplified procedures for commercial items. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811219 and the business size standard is $20.5 million. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract with a base plus three option periods. I. Description of Requirement Flow cytometers are used to analyze or sort cells based on cell size, shape, internal complexity and expression of intracellular or cell surface molecules. The molecules expressed are identified by staining the cells with specific fluorescent probes or antibodies that have been linked to fluorescent dyes. Fluorescent proteins can also be introduced into the cell to identify a unique feature or function of the cell. These cells are then analyzed on a flow cytometer, in which each cell or particle in a sheath fluid stream passes one by one through one or more lasers. The fluorescently labeled cells are excited by specific lasers and emit light at various wavelengths different from the lasers themselves. Cells may be sorted into distinct cell populations when an electronic charge is applied to a drop containing the cell of interest and diverting it to a collection vessel. The Laboratory of Genome Integrity (LGI), Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides flow cytometry and cell sorting support to all the laboratories within NCI's Center for Cancer Research (CCR). These instruments provide reliable and consistent service to investigators from over 35 NCI labs and branches. Over 200 individual scientists, roughly 60 principal investigators, utilize the instruments in the LGI Flow Cytometry Core Facility annually for their experiments. The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment to maintain BD Biosciences FACSAria Fusion Special Order (SORP), two Laser System Flow Cytometry Cell Sorter, with three additional lasers, one computer workstation and the custom-tailored biosafety cabinet at the LGI, Flow Cytometry Core Facility. 1. FACSAria Fusion 2 Laser System - SN: P65828200015 a. includes the BD FACSAria Fusion Cytometer with 2 Lasers and one computer workstation (excluding printers) 2. OBIS 488-60 Blue Laser - SN: NO-SERIAL-9510 3. Coherent LSR OBIS 640-100 LX - SN: NO-SERIAL-9511 4. COMP 561-50 Lt Yellow Laser - SN: NO-SERIAL-9512 5. OBIS 405-50 LX Violet Laser - SN: NO-SERIAL-9513 6. G4 355-60 UV Laser - SN: NO-SERIAL-9514 All maintenance service shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices. The period of performance for this contract includes a base year and three, one year options. The base contract will commence September 30, 2016 and end September 29, 2017. Option years will be as follow: Option 1 - September 30, 2017 through September 29, 2018; Option 2 - September 30, 2018 through September 29, 2019; Option 3 - September 30, 2019 through September 29, 2020 Scope of Work: Contractor to provide all labor, material and equipment to provide preventive maintenance for government-owned BD Biosciences brand FACSAria Fusion Special Order (SORP) 2 Laser System Flow Cytometry Cell Sorter, with three additional lasers, one computer workstation and the custom-tailored biosafety cabinet designed in collaboration with The Baker Company, for a 1-year base contract period with three subsequent one (1) year options. All maintenance service shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices. Contractor to provide all computer software and firmware upgrades and perform computer hardware and software maintenance and repairs as specificed by OEM. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Contractor shall perform two (2) semi-annual preventive maintenance inspections on the instrument during the contract period. Technically qualified BD Biosciences factory-trained personnel or service providers authorized by BD Biosciences shall perform service. The service shall consist of thorough cleaning, calibration, adjusting, inspection, and testing of all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's latest technical specifications. All equipment shall be operationally tested through at least one (1) complete operating cycle at the end of the preventive maintenance inspection to assure optimum and efficient performance. Cost for labor, travel, and two preventive maintenance kits are included. EMERGENCY SERVICE: Emergency repair services shall be provided on an unlimited basis during the term of this contract at no additional cost to the Government. Unlimited on-site service support and telephone support will be provided by the manufacturer Field Service Representative Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). Service request must be made the manufacturer's Technical Support Center (Monday-Friday, 8AM-12AM EST). All requests for repair will be dispatched with a 24-hour guaranteed response time. Costs for labor and travel are included. Contractor must hire or employ qualified service personnel trained in FACSAria repair and service by BD Biosciences. Contractor's must have evidence of the manufacturer's training. All primary service personnel shall have at least one backup support person with at least the same level of expertise on the equipment covered by this contract. Unlimited telephone support for instrumentation, applications, and reagents will be provided by a BD Biosciences factory-trained representative (Monday-Friday, 8AM-12AM EST). Upon receipt of notice that any part of the equipment is not functioning properly, the Contractor will furnish a qualified BD Biosciences factory-trained service representative to inspect the equipment and perform all repairs and adjustments necessary to restore the equipment to normal and efficient operating condition. Emergency service calls shall not replace the necessity for scheduled preventive maintenance. REPLACEMENT PARTS: The contractor shall furnish all required BD Biosciences replacement parts, with the exception of consumable parts. Parts shall be new BD Biosciences replacement parts or re-manufactured to original equipment specifications. This shall include all OEM proprietary parts manufactured or used by BD Biosciences, including, but not limited to special laser components, computer boards, cards and components and other instrument parts and components. SOFTWARE UPDATES/SERVICE: The contractor shall provide Software Service in accordance with the manufacturer's latest established service procedures, to include telephone access to technical support for use of program software and troubleshooting of the operating systems. The contractor shall receive advance approval for the installation of all software updates and revisions from the Government. Defective software shall be replaced under this contract. SERVICE EXCLUSIONS: The contractor shall not be responsible for any repairs necessitated by abuse, neglect, vandalism, the use of unauthorized parts or reagents, Acts of God, fire or water. These repairs shall be the subject of a separate purchase order and shall not be performed under this contract. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Period of Performance shall consist of a one (1) year base period with the option for the same coverage for three (3) optional subsequent years. Base Period - September 30, 2016 to September 29, 2017 Year 1 Option - September 30, 2017 to September 29, 2018 Year 2 Option - September 30, 2018 to September 29, 2019 Year 3 Option - September 30, 2019 to September 29, 2020 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Personnel shall be trained by BD Biosciences, the manufacturer, in the servicing of the equipment as covered by this contract. All primary service personnel shall have at least one backup support person with at least the same level of expertise on the equipment covered by this contract. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Service shall be performed at the following location: Building 37, Room 6008 37 Convent Drive NCI, NIH Bethesda, MD 20892-425 PAYMENT: Payment shall be made quarterly in arrears, as per the Invoice and Payment Provisions attached. Payment authorization requires submission and approval of invoice to the NCI COR and NIH Commercial Accounts. QUESTIONS ARE DUE: September 2, 2016 The purchase order will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotations meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the requirements/technical specifications stated above. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quote. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR clause 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (October 2015); FAR clause 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS- (April 2016) WITH DUNS NUMBER ADDENDUM {52.204-6 (July 2013)}; FAR Clause 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (May 2015); FAR Clause 52.212-5: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (June 2016). The following FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable to this acquisition; FAR Clause 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR Clause 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR Clause 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters FAR Clause 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. FAR Clause 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation FAR Clause 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR Clause 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR Clause 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR Clause 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans FAR Clause 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities FAR Clause 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans FAR Clause 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving FAR Clause 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Alternate II) FAR Clause 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Awards Management (SAM) Full text copies of the representations and certifications for other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained on line at the NCI website at http://ncioa.cancer.gov/oa-internet/ or from Kimesha Leake, Contract Specialist at Kimesha.Leake@nih.gov OFFERORS: Offers must be submitted on an SF-1449 with a completed 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items-with DUNS Number Addendum, signed by an authorized representative of the offeror OR provide valid certification showing that the offeror is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) through www.sam.gov Quotations must be received in the NCI-OA contracting office by September 8, 2016 at 4:00 pm EST. Please refer to solicitation number N02RC62635-24 on all correspondence. No collect calls or faxed quotations will not be accepted. Electronic quotations will be accepted at Kimesha.leake@nih.gov All questions shall be in writing and may be addressed to the aforementioned individual noted above. In order to receive an award, contractors must be registered and have valid certification in the System for Award Management through sam.gov.
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