SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Laboratory Instrument Technology Support Services for the NIA
- Notice Date
- 10/14/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811310
— Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- 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-17-014
- Archive Date
- 11/12/2016
- 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
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Laboratory Instrument Technology Support Services for the NIA Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-17-014 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-17-014 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 811310 with a Size Standard of $7.5 Million. SET-ASIDE STATUS This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. 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 2005-91, dated September 30, 2016. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Laboratory of Molecular Gerontology uses a number of instruments with information technology components that require regular maintenance support services. These instruments are owned by the NIA and are of an age such that, while still useful, they are no longer supported by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranties or able to be supported by OEM service agreements. Accordingly, alternative instrument maintenance support services are required. Purpose The purpose of this acquisition is procurement of laboratory instrument technology maintenance support services for legacy equipment owned by the National Institute on Aging. Project Requirements The Contractor shall provide the following scientific instrumentation technology maintenance support services for legacy equipment owned by the NIA: 1.Configure and maintain technology programs such that legacy laboratory equipment developed for use with obsolete operating systems may be still be used effectively by the NIA researchers. Legacy equipment shall include microscopes, lasers, HPLCs, spectrophotometers, imagers, and other similar types of scientific research laboratory instrumentation. 2.Provide on-site instrument technology maintenance and repair support services as needed. 3.Provide telephone support for instrument technology maintenance and repair during business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM). Additionally, emergency telephone support must be available at all times, including weekends and holidays for mission critical equipment. Level of Effort The level of effort is estimated at one (1) contractor employee on a part-time basis for 360 hours during each period of performance. Government Furnished Information/Property The Government will provide access to laboratory instrumentation and technology components for contractor support services. The Government shall also provide access to a computer and internet connectivity for performance of the efforts associated with this requirement. Data Rights: The NIA shall have unlimited rights to and ownership of all deliverables provided under this procurement including software developed. In addition, it includes any additional deliverables required by contract change. The definition of "unlimited rights" is contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 27.401, "Definitions." FAR clause 52.227-14, "Rights in Data-General," is hereby incorporated by reference and shall be made a part of any resulting contract/order. Non-Personal Service Statement: The contract employee performing services will be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Period of Performance The period of performance for this requirement shall be November 23, 2016 through November 22, 2016 plus four (4) subsequent one-year option periods. Place of Performance The place of performance shall be the National Institute on Aging site at the Baltimore Research Center located at 251 Bayview Blvd, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224. The contractor is expected to work on-site and travel is not authorized. Contract Type The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price 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 response 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 an hourly rate as well as extended pricing for the full level of effort. 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 this requirement on the basis of best value, technical factors and price considered. Technical factors together shall be considered more important than price. The technical evaluation factors are as follows: 1.Factor 1: Technical Capability - 75 Points The Contractor's proposal shall address each area of the statement of work in sufficient detail to demonstrate a clear understanding of the statement of work and capability to meet requirements. The Contractor shall provide evidence of their capabilities in relation to information technology support for laboratory equipment. 2.Factor 2: Past Performance - 25 Points The Contractor shall provide a list of two (2) past performance references with knowledge of the contractor's relevant skills and experience related to the requirements outlined in this Statement of Work. References shall include the following information: a.Name of Organization b.Description of Contractor's Responsibilities c.Contract Period of Performance d.Contact Name and Title Past Performance shall be evaluated for relevance to the current requirement. Technical proposals will be evaluated using a summary adjectival rating based on total numerical score in accordance with the above and the following scale: Excellent (90 - 100) Very Good (80 - 89) Good (70 - 79) Fair (60 - 69) Poor (0-59) 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 (October 2015), 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 (July 2016), 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 (September 2016) apply to this acquisition. 6. FAR Clause 52.237-2 -- Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (April 1984) 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-17-014. 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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