SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Tunable infrared laser for a multiphoton microscope system - 52.212-5
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2017
- 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, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3165, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-2017-782
- Archive Date
- 9/20/2017
- Point of Contact
- Hunter A. Tjugum, Phone: 3018275304
- 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-2017-782 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 Intramural Program 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. Investigators in the NIMH intramural program perform experiments imaging of brain tissue sections that contain fluorescent labels as an essential step. These experiments require cellular or subcellular resolution. Some of the experiments require imaging of 4 or more different fluorophores in the same material. Investigators are now adopting techniques such as CLARITY, CUBIC and iDISCO and using these techniques to image tissue that is several millimeters deep. The need for imaging of multiple fluorophores in thick tissue is best achieved by multiphoton imaging with use of an extended range tunable infrared laser. Purpose and Objective: The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain one (1) Tunable infrared laser on a BRAND NAME or EQUAL basis to the Spectra-Physics Insight X-3 manufactured by Newport Corporation located at 1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606. The tunable infrared laser will be compatible with and a component of an existing, government-owned multiphoton microscope system that consists of the Leica TCS SP8 Spectral Confocal and MP System manufactured by Leica Microsystems, Inc. Product Description: Products offered must include those salient physical, functional, or other characteristics of the Spectra-Physics Insight X-3 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. Laser system must have software controlled automated tuning across a range of 680 nm 1300 nm with a single output beam across the complete tuning range. 2. Tunable beam from 680 nm to 1300 nm must have greater than 1 watt output throughout, with pulse width less than 120 fs 3. Tuning speed greater than 50 nm/second across entire tunable range 4. Fixed 1045 nm beam with power output greater than 2 watts, with pulse width less than 200 femtoseconds that is synchronized to the tunable beam 5. Compatible with hardware and software interfaces provided as part of the Leica microscope system identified in this announcement 6. Supplies warrantied for unlimited hours. The subject laser shall be warrantied in accordance with the Offeror's standard commercial warranty practices. If Offeror's standard commercial warranty is less than five years, offeror shall also include pricing for extended warranty coverage, for a total warranty period of five years. 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 build time and delivery is 42-84 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: Installation and onsite training should be quoted on separate line items. Shipping and handling cost must be included in any quotation submitted in response to this solicitation. Offerors should indicate an estimated delivery time in full after receipt of an order and any other training or warranty schedules applicable. Offerors must indicate if any applicable extended warranty coverage is only offered at time of purchase in accordance with the Offeror's standard commercial practice, or if warranty may be tendered on an optional year basis, priced on a per annum basis, for a total contract warranty period term of five years. (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 successful offeror shall demonstrate capability in manufacturing and delivering tunable infrared lasers used on commercial multiphoton microscopes. The Offeror shall detail in its technical proposal how it shall meet each of the project requirements. This shall include the specifications of the offered equipment. The Government shall evaluate quotations for their ability to meet each project requirement. 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 against this factor. (2) Corporate Experience: Demonstrated capability to accomplish contract requirements and extent of relevant experience in the areas covered by the Purchase Description, including a history of satisfactory installation of tunable infrared lasers used with multiphoton microscopes, especially in research environments. The Government shall evaluate quotations based on projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the requirements contained in this solicitation. Quotations from Offerors will be evaluated against their proposed approach to Delivery, Installation, Calibration, Training, and Support. The successful offeror shall demonstrate knowledge of the installation of tunable infrared lasers, an ability to adapt to rigorous siting conditions, and flexibility in storage capabilities. The offeror shall detail in its technical proposal how it plans to meet the delivery, installation, calibration, training, and support requirements. The Government shall evaluate quotations for quality and efficiency of proposed delivery, installation, calibration, training, and support. 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) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990); (c) 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989); (d) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). (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 unit of 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-2017-782. 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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