SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Renewal of Service Contract for ABI Genetic Analyzers S/N # 17214-015, 1202-033, and 16111-010.
- Notice Date
- 4/28/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- 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
- N02RC72564-61
- Archive Date
- 5/20/2017
- Point of Contact
- KATHY D. ELLIOTT, Phone: 240-276-5570, Reyes Rodriguez, Phone: 240-276-5442
- E-Mail Address
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ELLIOTTK@MAIL.NIH.GOV, reyes.rodriguez@nih.gov
(ELLIOTTK@MAIL.NIH.GOV, reyes.rodriguez@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Notice Number: SBSS- N02RC72564-61 Issued By: National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA) http://www.nci.nih.gov or http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/ Key Dates: Capability Statement Due Date: May 5, 2017 by 12:00 PM EST This Small Business Sources Sought Notice (SBSS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified Small Business concerns including 8(a), HUBZone or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses that are interested in and capable of performing the work described herein. The NCI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses received nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This requirement is assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811219 with a size standard of $20,5M. As a result of this Sources Sought Notice, the NCI may issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NCI shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or the NCI's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR) Genomics Core plans to upgrade equipment and calibrate Rees Monitors for Equipment Housing Research Specimens. The Center for Cancer Research Genomics Core provides the NCI intramural investigators with a range of genomics technologies, available either as services delivered by the core, or as walk up access to specific instrumentation and technologies. The Genomics core of the CCR at NCI is providing multiple genomics services to advance cancer research. Investigating genetics and epigenetics alterations and their effects on the development and biology of cancer represents one of the most important venues of current cancer research. Using Sanger Sequencing the core is able to provide necessary support for the studies of DNA/promoter interactions, gene expression, methylation, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), deletions, insertions and genomic rearrangements. 1. SCOPE: Contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to maintain and provide preventive maintenance for three (3) government-owned ABI Genetic Analyzers S/N #17214-015, 1202-033, and 16111-010. All maintenance service shall be performed on-site in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices with factory-trained and certified engineers, guaranteed response times, as well as on-site preventative maintenance visits. Contractor shall have full and exclusive access to Applied Biosystems latest technical developments, repair procedures, software application updates and planned maintenance. 2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Contractor shall perform one (1) preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) during the contract period. Factory-trained and certified engineers shall perform Service. The contract will cover service calls, travel time, labor, and any necessary approved parts. 3. EMERGENCY SERVICE: Unlimited emergency repair service visits shall be provided during the term of this contract to the government. Emergency service shall be provided during normal working hours, Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Upon receipt of notice that any part of the equipment is not functioning properly the Contractor shall within 2 business days after receipt of a service call for instruments furnish a factory-trained and certified engineer 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 PMIs. In addition, the contractor shall provide access to field applications support and remote diagnostics service to allow a rapid service response. The contractor shall provide unlimited technical support through email and priority telephone access to instrument technical support and a hot-line number for telephonic trouble-shooting for the instrument, applications and bioinformatics during normal working hours, except Federal holidays. 4. REPLACEMENT PARTS: The contractor shall furnish all required replacement parts, with the exception of consumables. Contractor can only use replacement parts certified to manufacturer's OEM specifications. 5. SOFTWARE UPDATES/SERVICE: Critical and non-critical updates will be provided by field service representative and certified service engineers. Contractor must have full and exclusive access to Applied Biosystems latest technical developments, repair procedures, software application updates and planned maintenance procedures. 6. SERVICE EXCLUSIONS: The contractor shall not be responsible for any repairs necessitated by abuse, neglect, vandalism, 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. 7. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Field service representative and certified service engineers must have at least three (3) years' experience with 3130xL and 3730 Genetic analyzers; demonstrate knowledge and expertise in servicing and troubleshooting on the 3130xL and 3730xL Genetic analyzers; have completion of certification for end to end system maintenance and repair (including hardware and software) as well as updating of software as needed; on-site response capabilities within two working days. Must demonstrate completion of biannual certification renewal for all service engineers to service instruments. In addition, 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. 8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance shall be May 16, 2017 through May 15, 2018. This is a firm fixed price order. 9. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Service shall be performed at the following location: NIH, National Cancer Institute Bethesda, MD 20892 10. PAYMENT: Payment shall be made quarterly in arrears after completion of the inspection and at the end of the contract period and submission of invoice to the address shown in Block 21 of the purchase order. How to Submit a Response: 1. Page Limitations: Interested qualified small business organizations should submit a tailored capability statement for this requirement not to exceed 10 single sided pages including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc. (single spaced, 12-point font minimum) that clearly details the ability to perform the requirements of the notice described above. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Responses should include a minimum of two pages demonstrating experience over the past two years meeting the requirements of this notice. Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferable placed under the eligible small business concern's name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by NIH personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. 2. Due Date: Capability statements are due no later than 12:00 PM. EST on May 5, 2017. 3. Delivery Point: All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the unique specifications described herein. Written responses can be emailed to Kathy Elliott Contract Specialist at Elliottk@mail.nih.gov or mailed to the address located under Point of Contact. All questions must be in writing and submitted via email. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), through www.sam.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference number N02RC72564-61 on all correspondence. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, an RFQ may be published on GSAAdvantage.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation(s). Point of Contact: Inquiries concerning this Notice may be directed to: Kathy Elliott Elliottk@mail.nih.gov Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.
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- Address: NIH NCI, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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