SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System
- Notice Date
- 6/12/2020 8:11:30 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST GAITHERSBURG MD 20899 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20899
- Solicitation Number
- 1333ND20QNB640305
- Response Due
- 5/27/2020 5:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/11/2020
- Point of Contact
- Sadaf Afkhami, Phone: 3019753976, Donald Graham, Phone: 3019758567
- E-Mail Address
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Sadaf.Afkhami@nist.gov, donald.graham@nist.gov
(Sadaf.Afkhami@nist.gov, donald.graham@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- DESCRIPTION: THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR 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; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED.� THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR PART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-05, effective March 30, 2020. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This acquisition is being procured as a Brand Name only Total Small Business Set Aside.� Only quotes submitted by qualified small business concerns will be considered. If the Contractor�s representations and certifications in SAM.gov do not reflect the NAICS code governing this solicitation, Contractors must submit documentation that they are a small business under the NAICS code governing this solicitation. This is a brand name only requirement. Quoters must provide the brand name identified within the Statement of�Requirements (SOR). All part numbers listed herein are Agilent GC-MS systems. The brand name only justification is as follows: Forensic science research within the Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group (STCAG) is experiencing increased growth, and there is need to procure new technologies for projects that are aiding federal, state, and local forensic laboratories.�One required technology is a gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) system which represents the current state-of-the-art in these laboratories.� A number of research projects, namely in the areas of fire debris, drugs, and explosives analysis are being planned that require the use of a GC-MS system representative of those commonly used in the field. �A vital part of the STCAG mission is to aid federal, state, and local forensic laboratories by helping them maximize the use of their GC-MS systems, including method optimization, method validation, method development, database development, research, and standards development. In order to continue providing the most current and applicable service to its customer and collaborator base, it is crucial that the STCAG use the same instrumentation as the majority of the laboratories analyzing scientific casework. Within the STCAG�s network of external collaborators, Agilent GC-MS systems are used by all agencies. Because of this need, it is critical that an Agilent GC-MS system is procured. The objective of this solicitation is to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order based on the specifications described in the attached SOR. Only new instruments will be considered with adequate initial on-site familiarization, on-site training, and an initial warranty of at least 1 year. Options for additional years of service beyond the initial warranty period are required. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS All Quoters shall provide a Firm-Fixed-Price quotation for the following line items: Line Item 0001: Delivery of the GC-MS System - In accordance with the Statement of Requirements, inclusive of F.O.B Destination shipping, Installation, Training, and Warranty.� Line Item 0002: Extension of Warranty (Option Year I) - In accordance with the Statement of Requirements.� Line Item 0003:� Extension of Warranty (Option Year II) - In accordance with the Statement of Requirements. Line Item 0004: Extension of Warranty (Option Year III) - In accordance with the Statement of Requirements. Line Item 0005: Extension of Warranty (Option Year IV) - In accordance with the Statement of Requirements. INSTRUCTIONS: System for Award Management Registration In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, the awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) prior to award.� Refusal to register shall forfeit award. Completed Solicitation Provisions A completed version of all required solicitation provisions (see attached provisions/clauses document � required submissions highlighted in blue).� Due Date for Quotations and Questions All quotations must be submitted via e-mail to Sadaf Afkhami, at Sadaf.Afkhami@nist.gov with a carbon copy to Donald Graham, at Donald.Graham@nist.gov. Submissions must be received no later than 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 27, 2020. FAX quotations will not be accepted. Please reference the RFQ number in the subject line of e-mail communications.� Quotes shall not be deemed received by the Government until the quotation has entered the e-mail inbox of the individual(s) set forth above. Questions: All questions regarding this notice must be submitted via e-mail to Sadaf Afkhami, at Sadaf.Afkhami@nist.gov, with a carbon copy to Donald Graham, at Donald.Graham@nist.gov, no later than 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 19, 2020. Quotation Preparation Instructions �Technical Quotation: The Quoter shall submit an electronic copy of the technical quotation, which shall fully describe its technical approach to fulfilling the requirements of the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR). The technical quotation shall include a cover page with the following information: The solicitation number 1333ND20QNB640305. The name, address, and telephone number of the Quoter. Active DUNS # for the SAM registration. A statement that the Contractor agrees to all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. If the Contractor objects to any of the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation, the Contractor shall state �The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:� [Contractor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)].� It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to identify in their quote any exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation.� If the contractor does not include such a statement, the submission of a quotation in response to this solicitation will be regarded as the Contractor�s acceptance of the Government�s terms and conditions for inclusion into the resultant purchase order. A statement that the quotation is valid for a minimum of 60 days from the response deadline of this solicitation. ���2. Price Quotation: The Quoter shall submit an electronic copy of the price quotation, which shall entail a�� separate firm-fixed-price, FOB Destination, for each CLIN. The price quotation shall include a cover page with the following information The solicitation number 1333ND20QNB640305. The name, address, and telephone number of the Quoter. Active DUNS # for the SAM registration. A total firm-fixed price for the requirement, which shall be the sum of the firm-fixed prices proposed for each of the required line items. Any applicable discount terms. A statement that the Contractor agrees to all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. If the Contractor objects to any of the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation, the Contractor shall state �The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:� [Contractor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)].� It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to identify in their quote any exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation.� If the Contractor does not include such a statement, the submission of a quotation in response to this solicitation will be regarded as the Contractor�s acceptance of the Government�s terms and conditions for inclusion into the resultant purchase order. A statement that the quotation is valid for a minimum of 60 days from the response deadline of this solicitation. EVALUATION CRITERIA & BASIS FOR AWARD: The Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Contractor whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, provides the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Technical Approach: Technically acceptable means that the Contractor provides a Gas Chromatography system, meeting the requirements in the specifications document, the requirements of the line item, and required submissions. If a Contractor does not indicate how its proposed GC system meets a certain minimum requirement, NIST will conclude it does not. Price: Price shall be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, consistent with the Contractor's technical submissions. Please note that this procurement IS NOT being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC).� If a contractor submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price.� However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the contractor�s FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The clauses and provisions applicable to this solicitation can be found under Applicable Clauses & Provisions. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at https://farsite.hill.af.mil or www.acquisition.gov/far.� The full text of a CAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at https://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/. ATTACHMENTS: The following attachments apply to this solicitation: 1. The Statement of Requirements 2. Applicable Clauses & Provisions
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN05689061-F 20200614/200612230152 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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