SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Ti: Sapphire laser for multiphoton microscopy - 52.212-5
- Notice Date
- 2/17/2017
- 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-2017-210
- Archive Date
- 3/14/2017
- Point of Contact
- Hunter A. Tjugum, Phone: 301 827 5304
- E-Mail Address
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hunter.tjugum@nih.gov
(hunter.tjugum@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- (i) 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. (ii) The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2017-210 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on a full and open competitive basis with no set-aside restrictions. 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 expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000.00. A fixed-price type contract is contemplated for any resulting contract entered into as a result of this solicitation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number/Effective Date: 2005-94,2005-95 / 01-19-2017. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with associated business size standard 1000 employees. (v) Background The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Division of Intramural Research Programs plans and conducts basic, clinical, and translational research to advance understanding of the diagnosis, causes, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders through the study of brain function and behavior. The NIMH Unit on Functional Neural Circuits laboratory requires a Ti: Sapphire laser for multiphoton microscopy. The goal of the Laboratory is to study how different brain states modulate sensory representation in the brain. The lab uses the rodent whisker system as a model for studying top-down modulation of sensory processes because both motor and sensory processes are tightly related behaviorally and anatomically. The lab follows a multidisciplinary approach that combines electrophysiological, imaging, and optogenetic methods in vivo. Also, to monitor and manipulate specific population of neuronal activity during different behavioral states; the Laboratory uses a two-photon microscope system. Purpose and Objective: The purpose of this requirement is to obtain one (1) Ti: Sapphire laser for multiphoton microscopy on a BRAND NAME or EQUAL basis to the MAITAI eHPDS: Completely automated, one-box, mode-locked Ti:Sapphire laser source with automated DeepSee dispersion compensation, manufactured by the NEWPORT CORPORATION located at 1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606-4814. Product Description: Products offered must include those salient physical, functional, or other characteristics of the MAITAI EHPDS manufactured by the Newport Corporation that are deemed essential in meeting the government's needs. Specifically, the following are considered essential features for this requirement: 1. Regenerative mode-locking. The system should be capable of being tuned over the complete range while staying mode-locked; that is delivering short pulses needed for Two Photon Microscopy. 2. Short pulses, high peak power. The system requires to produce short pulses (e.g. sub-70 femtosecond pulses on the sample with greater than 400 kW peak power), reducing the opportunity for damaging either cell or optical material and allows deeper penetration in samples. 3. Automated dispersion compensation. The system requires automatic compensation for the pulse broadening encountered in the optical train of a microscope; lenses, modulators, and filters. 4. Active beam positioning. To ensure consistent operation over the tuning range and most efficient coupling into the microscope, the system should be capable of active positioning on both a tunable laser for the coupling between the laser and it is solid-state pump source. Pointing stability specification should be <50 micro-radians per 100 nm of tuning. 5. Standard Commercial Warranty. Offerors shall indicate if the quoted items are warrantied, the length of time of such warranty, and the terms and conditions applicable to that Warranty. 6. Technical Support: Offerors shall provide technical support for the laser after delivery to include a warranty for on-site and off-site repair, exchange of parts when broken and inside moving of subject equipment when necessary. Products offered must be essentially equal to the specified supply described in this solicitation that specifically includes: QUANTITY 1: PN: MAITAI EHPDS, Completely automated, one-box, mode-locked Ti:Sapphire laser source with automated DeepSee dispersion compensation; QUANTITY 1: PN: RS2000-48-12, RS2000 Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 8 ft x 12 in., 1/4-20 Holes; QUANTITY 1: PN: S-2000A-423.5, Set of four S-2000 Series 23.5 in. tall standard isolators with automatic leveling; and QUANTITY 1: PN: ARF, Air Regulator and Filter, 0 to 120 psi. Shipping and handling cost must be included in any quotation submitted in response to this solicitation. Inspection and Acceptance Offerors should indicate an estimated delivery time in full after receipt of an order and any other training or warranty schedules applicable. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Mental Health, located at 35 Convent Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. The Government expected delivery is 30 days after contractor receipt of any contract resulting from this solicitation. (vi) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following is provided as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. Offerors should indicate an estimated delivery time in full after receipt of an order and any other training or warranty schedules applicable. (vii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following is an addendum to 52.212-2. Responses received to this RFQ will be evaluated on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offeror's submitting a response must provide a completed Price Quote to be evaluated and considered for award. Price quotes must indicate fixed unit pricing and total cost, including shipping cost and estimated time of delivery after receipt of order, and warranty and training considerations. Responses will be evaluated based on contractor's ability to meet the government's essential requirements stated in this notice and on ability to deliver required supplies. 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 Capability: Offerors shall clearly indicate possessing the capability to achieve the essential features of this requirement. The Offeror must indicate in its quotation the ability to provide all of the requirements. The Offeror must indicate in its quotation the ability to meet the delivery requirements. Offerors submitting a response with documented technical specifications and evidence of possessing the technical knowledge, qualifications and capability and management structure needed in successfully achieving this requirement will be determined to be technically acceptable. Respondents that believe that they are manufacturers or authorized resellers of the BRAND-NAME product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. (viii) The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. An addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The addendum includes the following FAR Clauses, provisions, terms and conditions: (a) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999); (b) 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989). (x) 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 and the clause at 52.222‐51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment‐‐Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) applies to this acquisition. See attached for the appendix to 52.212-5. (xi) There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xiii) 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. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. 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 and a price proposal. Offerors MUST submit historical pricing information ESSENTIALLY EQUAL to a commercial item price list or redacted contract or invoice containing the price offered to a commercial or public entity for the same or similar subject supply. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer, or provide a copy of the valid certifications registrations and Representation and Certifications from the System of Award Management (SAM) applications at www.SAM.gov, which may be indicated on the Offeror's cover sheet. 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." All responses must be received no later than the date specified in this announcement. Late responses will not be accepted. All responses must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2017-210. Responses must be submitted electronically to hunter.tjugum@nih.gov and NIDASSSAPurchaseRequ@mail.nih.gov. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Hunter Tjugum by email at hunter.tjugum@nih.gov or by phone at 301-827-5304.
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