SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- 534-19-3-131-0098 Microplate Reader (VA-19-00048787)
- Notice Date
- 6/4/2019
- Notice Type
- Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center;109 Bee Street;Charleston SC 29403-5799
- ZIP Code
- 29403-5799
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24719Q0607
- Response Due
- 6/11/2019
- Archive Date
- 9/18/2019
- Point of Contact
- michael.giffon@va.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- Solicitation Number: 36C24719Q0607 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24719Q0607 and is issued as a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52, November 2, 2011. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) This solicitation is issued as a total service disabled veteran owned small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334510. (v) This requirement consists of the following: Exact Match ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT ESTIMATED OR STOCK NO. UNIT COST ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ERGUL - EQUIPMENT: BTH1MG 1 ERGUL - EQUIPMENT SYNERGY H1 MULTI MODE READER Microplate Reader; BioTek; Monochromator-based; Synergy H1m; Multi detection mode (Fluores, Lumines, UV-Visible Absorbance TRF) 1 EA BT1210008 2 GAS CONTROLLER FOR CO2 AND O2 Controller 1 EA 3 Training of equipment 1 JB 4 Installation of equipment 1 JB 5 Delivert/Shipping of equipment 1 JB STATEMENT OF WORK FOR PURCHASING Multimode Plate Reader BACKGROUND: Our research focuses on the impact of diabetes on the occurrence of stroke in diabetes and hypertension setting as well as the recovery of stroke in these diseases. We particularly investigate neurological deficits that affect the ability to sense and move as well as memory and cognition. To understand the mechanisms contributing to poor recovery after stroke in diabetes and hypertension, we use molecular and biochemical tests to measure the levels of DNA, RNA, and many different proteins in tissues and blood. To make these measurements, we need a multimode plate reader that can do a UV and light absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence measurements. OBJECTIVES: We need a plate reader that -uses a uv/vis monochromator for absorbance, tunable from 230-999 in 1 nm increments -uses a quad mono system for fluorescence tunable from 250-700nm, top and bottom -uses a separate luminescence fiber for reading luminescence -orbital, linear and double orbital shaking is included -incubation with condensation control is included -upgrade path to add fluorescence polarization, HTRF and dual injectors at any time. SCOPE: This Statement of Work defines the effort required for the Ergul Lab of the Veterans Research and Development Charleston VAMC to procure a multimode plate reader that will fulfill our abilities to establish sound and justifiable results to present legally defendable research within the scientific community. The SOW includes the associated requirements for the scope of work to be performed, and applicable reference documents, required goods, tasks, training, schedule of deliveries and acceptance procedures. STATEMENT OF REQUIRED GOODS: No. Item Description U/I Qty 1 SYNERGY H1 MULTI MODE READER 1 1 2 GAS CONTROLLER FOR CO2 AND O2 1 1 Installation is required. The instrument is small in size and can be easily moved from the loading dock of the Strom Thurmond Building to the service elevator and into my laboratory (room 313). An integral lift gate is present in the loading dock and can be used if necessary. TASK: The contractor shall provide multimode plate reader equipment as stated in the statement of required goods and coincides with our market research. Upon delivery of the plate reader, installation and optimization should be performed to prove the lab with an at-ready to use state of function. TRAINING The contractor shall provide a post installation instruction on use and function of the plate reader. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS An escort will be provided for the contractor for installation and instruction of the plate reader. POINT OF CONTACT Dr. Lianying He Research Specialist II MUSC Dept. of Pathology & Lab Medicine Bldg. 770 (Thurmond/Gazes) Rm 313 1(843)876-0908 heli@musc.edu DELIVERY ADDRESS Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 30 Courtenay Drive Strom Thurmond Building RM313 Ergul Lab Charleston, SC 29425 REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE The period of delivery date shall be within 30 days after contract award. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE The POC for this contract is a government representative who has been delegated specific technical, functional and oversight responsibilities for the inspection of the items upon delivery and installation at the delivery address. Acceptance of the items will be done by the assigned POC upon completion of successful operational testing. (vi) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (vii) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Government anticipates awarding a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer that conforms to all solicitation requirements. Award without discussions is contemplated and all offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial submission. To be considered technically acceptable for award each offeror must provide with their submitted quote/offer: 1. Documentation that confirms the company/employees are manufacturer authorized resellers/ distributors and installers of the quoted items. 2. If you are quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must submit manufacturer product literature that confirms the item(s) meets all the salient characteristics for the specified items. The salient characteristics for the specified item(s) are contained in the applicable manufacturer s literature. NA 3. If you are quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must clearly identify the exact make, model, manufacturer and item description for each line item to be considered. Quotes/offerors that do not provide an adequate description of how the equal product meets the salient characteristics will not be considered for award. This is not applicable to offerors that are quoting EXACT MATCH items. NA 4. Documentation that confirms the company is registered and is the required socio-economic category in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https:// www.sam.gov SDVOSB s must be registered in VetBizOpps: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ (viii) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE WRITTEN QUOTE, a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; if not provided, the offer may not be considered for award. (ix) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. (x) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, 52.222-41, 52.222-44 (xi) n/a (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition (xiii) n/a (xiv) QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation need to be electronically submitted to Michael Giffon, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail michael.giffon@va.gov. The solicitation number must be identified on all submitted questions. (xv) Site Visit: N/A (xvi) QUOTES/OFFERS ARE DUE June 11, 2019, at 3:00PM eastern standard time (est). Only electronic offers will be accepted; submit quotation by email to Michael Giffon, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail michael.giffon@va.gov. All offers must include the solicitation number. Quotes/offers received after this date may not be considered for award. (xvii) Contact information Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 7-SAO EAST Department of Veterans Affairs 325 Folly Road, Ste 300 Charleston, SC 29412 SHIP TO ADDRESS: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 30 Courtenay Drive Strom Thurmond Building RM313 Ergul Lab Charleston, SC 29425 Primary Point of Contact: Michael Giffon Michael.giffon@va.gov 843-789-6682 NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (04-JUN-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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