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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JULY 22, 2017 FBO #5720
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- high automated liquid handling system.

Notice Date: 7/20/2017
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services - Rockville, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, Maryland, 20857-0001, United States
ZIP Code: 20857-0001
Solicitation Number: FDASOL1185006
Archive Date: 8/11/2017
Point of Contact: Heather Kinsey, Phone: 2404027591
E-Mail Address: heather.kinsey@fda.hhs.gov
(heather.kinsey@fda.hhs.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: RFQ: FDASOL1185006 PART 1 - INTRODUCTION July 20, 2017 The Food and Drug Administration, (FDA) has a requirement to purchase a high automated liquid handling system. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, (STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), using the Simplified Acquisitions Procedures of FAR 13. The solicitations document/incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular: FAC 2005-95. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 3345156; Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is being competed 100% small business set-aside. Contract Type: Commercial Item: Firm Fixed Price, FOB DESTINATION Source Selection Process will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. NOTE: FDA will first evaluate all Offerors' prices, then evaluate the apparent lowest-priced quote/proposal for acceptability under the technical and past performance factors (if applicable). If the lowest-price Offeror was evaluated as unacceptable, FDA would then consider the acceptability of the next lowest-price Offeror, continuing this process as necessary. PART 2 -STATEMENT OF WORK The Division of Animal and Food Microbiology at the US FDA Center For Veterinary Medicine Office of Research is in need of a high throughput automated liquid handling system for the preparation of DNA template libraries in support of Next Generation Sequencing applications on the Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq platforms. Minimum System Requirements: 1) Shall be compatible for use with, and have supplied methods and/or workflows for the Illumina Nextera XT Library preparation protocol and Pacific BioSciences 2kb, 10kb, 20kb, 30kb template preparation protocols. 2) Shall be capable of processing multiple samples simultaneously (no less than 40, and up to 96 samples) using industry standard 96-well plate format. 3) Shall be capable of pipetting and transferring multiple (8 minimum), variable, volumes simultaneously (0.5 to 100µL range). 4) Shall be capable of upgrading or expanding sample throughput capacity beyond 96-well plate format, if necessary at a later date under separate contract (e.g., multiple 96-well plates, 192-well plate format, or 384-well plate format). 5) Shall be capable of controlling and maintaining sample and reagent temperatures during protocols; 4-70°C. Adjustments must be possible in 1°C increments at the minimum. 6) Shall be capable of adding UV light for preventing cross contamination. 7) Shall allow the end user to create custom methods or workflows. 8) Shall allow the end user to recover any procedural errors. 9) System shall include any and all computer(s), software(s), and peripheral equipment necessary for instrument operation, data acquisition, and instrument networking capability. Control software must include reports regarding the operation of the robot. Any and all associated computer equipment must be compatible with, and include Microsoft Windows 7 operating system or later. 10) Power system requirements shall be 115 VAC, 60 Hz 11) A demonstration model may be acceptable for this purchase. Warranty The entire system must be warrantied for parts and labor for at least 12 months from the date of acceptance. Warranty service must include the following: 1) Coverage shall include troubleshooting capabilities based on complete knowledge of the entire instrument, immediate access to certified replacement parts, and immediate access to improvements and new procedures provided by the original vendor and manufacturer. 2) Any necessary service shall be provided by service engineers who are trained and certified by the original manufacturer of the instrument. Engineers should have access to the manufacturer's latest technical developments, repair procedures, application updates, diagnostic software, and planned maintenance procedures. 3) The Technical Point of Contact or their designee shall have access to the manufacturer's technical assistance call center during regular business hours (8 am to 5 pm EST). The technical assistance call center must be staffed by engineers who provide a high level of expertise for troubleshooting the instrument. 4) The supplier shall be able to guarantee that a service engineer will be able to work on site within two business days of receiving a call from CVM. 5) The supplier shall provide all travel, labor and parts at no additional charge. Training The manufacturer, or a manufacturer trained and certified individual, shall provide training covering (at a minimum) system operation, routine maintenance of the system, and creation of custom workflows or programs. Training will be for no more than 5 employees and is estimated to be no more than 8 hours in duration. Delivery & Installation The vendor shall be responsible for installation and setup of the instrument. Delivery hours are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Installation shall be performed by a currently trained technician, certified by the manufacturer. Delivery Location: 8401 Muirkirk Rd. Laurel Md, 20708 PART 3 - PRICES/COST CLIN Item Description Quantity Price 0001 High Throughput Automated Liquid Handling System 1 $ 0002 Delivery and Installation 1 $ 0003 Training 1 $ 0004 1 Year Warranty 1 $ Grand Total PART 4 - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: The Technical Point of Contact will perform inspection and acceptance. a) For the purpose of this part, the Technical Point of Contact (TBD) is the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the location identified in 5.2. Acceptance is communicated in writing unless otherwise indicated in writing by the Contracting Officer or Technical Point of Contact within 30 days of receipt. PART 5 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA a) TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT The following Technical Point of Contact will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract: To Be Determined The Technical Point of Contact 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 RFQ; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract.  The contact information for the Contracting Officer: Monifa Coleman Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services 5630 Fishers Lane, FHA-500 Rockville, MD 20857 Monifa.Coleman@fda.hhs.gov Tel: 240-402-7601  The contact information for the Contracting Specialist is: Heather Kinsey Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services 5630 Fishers Lane, FHA-500 Rockville, MD 20857 Heather.Kinseyfda.hhs.gov Tel: (240)-402-7591 a) Invoice Submission A. The contractor shall submit all invoices to: U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Attn: Vendor Payments Office of Financial Services 10903 New Hampshire Ave WO32 - Second Floor MAIL HUB 2145 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 FDAVendorPaymentsTeam@fda.hhs.gov *** Acceptable methods of delivery include: E-mail (preferred) and Standard Mail. B. Invoices submitted under this contract must comply with the requirements set forth in FAR Clauses 52.232-25 (Prompt Payment) and 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management) and/or other applicable FAR clauses specified herein. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must be submitted on company letterhead and include each of the following: (i) Name and address of the contractor; (ii) Invoice date and invoice number; (iii) Contract/Order number (including a reference to any base award for Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity Contracts or Blanket Purchase Agreements); (iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price supplies delivered or services performed, including: (a) period of performance for which costs are claimed; (b) itemized travel costs, including origin and destination; (c) any other supporting information necessary to clarify questionable expenditures; (d) the contractor shall include the Contract Line Item/Funding line item for each description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price supplies delivered or services performed; (v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on government bill of lading; (vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered (Prompt Payment terms other than NET 30); (vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent (must be the same as that in the purchase order/award, or in a proper notice of assignment) (viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; (ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN); (x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking routing transit number of the financial institution receiving payment for Electronic funds transfer; (xi) Name and telephone number of the FDA Technical Point of Contact or other Program Center/Office point of contact, as referenced on the award; (xii) For all Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Awards, Contractor is required to attach an invoice log addendum to each invoice which shall include, at a minimum, the following information for contract administration and reconciliation purposes: (a) list of all invoices submitted to date under the subject award, including the following: (1) invoice number, amount, & date submitted (2) corresponding payment amount & date received (b) total amount of all payments received to date under the subject contract or order (c) and, for definitized contracts or orders only, total estimated amounts yet to be invoiced for the current, active period of performance; (xiii) Any other information or documentation required by the award. C. An electronic invoice is acceptable if submitted in adobe acrobat (PDF) format. All items listed in (i) through (xiii) of this clause must be included in the electronic invoice. Electronic invoices must be on company letterhead and must contain no ink changes and be legible for printing. D. Questions regarding invoice payments should be directed to the FDA Payment Office at the e-mail address provided above in Section A. PART 7- HHSAR AND FAR CLAUSES a) HHSAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference: To read the full text of the HHSAR Clasues as stated below see: HTTP://WWW.HHS.GOV/REGULATIONS/HHSAR/SUBPART352/HTML HHSAR Clause Description Date 353.211-3 Paperwork Reduction Act (Dec. 18, 2015) 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec. 18, 2015) 352-227-70 Publications and Publicity (Dec. 18, 2015) b) FAR Clauses This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, noted in Title 48, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFHHSARA.HTM. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one of more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov FAR Clause Description Date 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (JAN 2017) FAR CLAUSES BY FULL TEXT 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. (Jan 2017) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). _x_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) _x_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (5) [Reserved]. __ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). _x_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government?s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). _x_ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313). __ (10) [Reserved]. __ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3. __ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4. __ (13) [Reserved] _x_ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011). __ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011). __ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. _x_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). __ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. __ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. _x_ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). __ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages?Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). _x_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). __ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). _x_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _x_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126). _x_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). _x_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246). __ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). __ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). __ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) __ (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017). Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction. __ (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016). __ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA?Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT?-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13. __ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT?-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. __ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). __ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT?-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. _x_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513). __ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). _x_ (47) 52.225-1, Buy American?Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). __ (48)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American?Free Trade Agreements?Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3. __ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3. __ (49) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). __ (50) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.?s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). __ (51) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). __ (52) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (53) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (54) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (55) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _x_ (56) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (57) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (58) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (59) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: __ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495). __ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards?Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment?Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services?Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015). __ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). __ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). __ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records?Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor?s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause? (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) (v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246). (vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xi) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). (xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xiii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989). (xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015). (xvi) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017). Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvi): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction. (xvii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016)). (xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). (xix) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as ?brand name or equal,? the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government?s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that ?equal? products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of ?equal? products, including ?equal? products of the brand name manufacturer, must? (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by? (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate ?equal? products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an ?equal? product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. CONTRACTOR ADVERTISING OF CONTRACT AWARD (Sept. 2012) The Contractor shall not refer to the product or service awarded under this contract in commercial advertising, as defined in FAR 31.205?1, in any manner which states or implies the Food and Drug Administration's approval or endorsement of the product or service being provided; or, states or implies that the product or service being provided is considered to be superior to other industry products or services. The Contractor may request the Contracting Officer to make a determination as to the propriety of promotional material. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) (a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor. (b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act. (c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items. 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial items (Oct 2016) The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure information is available, offerors shall furnish as part of their quote, all descriptive material necessary for the Government to determine the quote meets the requirements identified. 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) The government will award this contract to the lowest price technically acceptable quote. Offeror shall include a price for all components for items 0001 through 0002. The price for evaluation purposes shall be the combination of all the components. 52.212-3 OFFEREOR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2016) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until September 30, 2017 Questions: All questions shall be submitted via email to Heather.Kinsey@fda.hhs.gov by 10AM Eastern Time on July 24, 2017. RESPONSE DATES: Quotes DUE DATE: All quotes shall be submitted via email to Heather.Kinsey@fda.hhs.gov by 10AM Eastern Time on July 27, 2017.
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