SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Combined Analytical and Preparative HPLC System - Statement of Work, FAR Clauses, Invoice Instructions
- Notice Date
- 9/7/2016
- 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-2016-761
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2016
- Point of Contact
- Pamela J. Daugherty, Phone: 3014802467
- E-Mail Address
-
pamela.daugherty@nih.gov
(pamela.daugherty@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Statement of Work FAR 52 212-5 Invoice Instructions FAR 52 212-4 FAR 52 212-1,2,3 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2016-761 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) as full and open competition and is 100% set aside for small businesses. A fixed price contract type is contemplated for this requirement. 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; FAR Subpart 13.5-Test Program for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is NOT expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000. A fixed-price type of contract is contemplated for this requirement. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-88_5-16-16 as of: August 15, 2016. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with associated business size standard of 1,000 employees. Background: The National Institute of Mental Health, Molecular Imaging Branch requires a combined analytical and preparative HPLC system to follow chemical reactions and purify final products. The synthesized small molecular compounds will be used to develop PET radioligands, which could be used as biomarkers for mental disorders. The new combined analytical and preparative HPLC system will replace an old system that is unable to meet the needs of the Molecular Imaging Branch any longer. Scope of work: Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, materials, and equipment, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform this requirement. Specifically, the contractor will provide the combined analytical and preparative HPLC system to the Government within 30 days ARO. The HPLC system must meet the following specifications: 1) at-pump-dilution; 2) provide stable flow of gradient, from 0.5-150mL/min; 3) back-pressure 6000psi; 4) auto-fraction-collector; 5) auto-injector; 6) provide flow from 0.5-150mL/min at pump dilution; 7) flow rate stable at +1.0% 8) the instrument should occupy no more 5 feet of bench-space Government's responsibilities: Contracting Officer's Representative: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract and will be specified at time of award. 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 Government may unilaterally change its COR designation at any time throughout the performance period of this contract. The COR will be determined at time of award. Anticipated delivery date: The delivery date will be 30 days ARO. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This section is an addendum to the FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applicable to this solicitation. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS / EVALUATION CRITERIA Responses received to this RFQ will be evaluated on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offeror's submitting a response must provide the unit room cost for the base year period of performance to be evaluated and considered for award. Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the Offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the essential government requirements stated in this solicitation. Under the lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) process, Offerors' will be determined to be "technically acceptable" or "technically unacceptable" based on an evaluation of responses against the following factors to determine if, as submitted, the proposal is technically acceptable. (1) Technical Approach: The housing units must meet the specifications as provided for above in order to be considered technically acceptable. The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision of FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. 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 responses must be received no later than September 15th, 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, as specified in this announcement. The total number of pages, (combination of technical approach, past performance, and price quote) shall not exceed 25 pages in length, including appendices and any technical features. Pages submitted in excess of this 25-page limit will not be considered in evaluation of responses to this RFQ. A cover page may be submitted that does not count toward the 25 page limit. The Contractor shall submit its quote electronically in a "read only" format with a font size of 11 or 12 point and font type of Arial or Times New Romans. Margins must be 1-inch wide (top, bottom, left, and right). Late responses will not be accepted. All responses must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2016-761. Responses must be submitted electronically to pamela.daugherty@nih.gov. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Pamela Daugherty by email at pamela.daugherty@nih.gov or by phone at (301) 480-2467
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- Place of Performance
- Address: NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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