MODIFICATION
66 -- Brooks Automation BioStore III Cryo -190?C System or Equal
- Notice Date
- 8/25/2020 7:21:55 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-NCATS-CSS-20-04727
- Response Due
- 8/31/2020 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2020
- Point of Contact
- Rieka Plugge, Phone: 3018277515
- E-Mail Address
-
rieka.plugge@nih.gov
(rieka.plugge@nih.gov)
- Description
- 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. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-NCATS-CSS-20-04727 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). 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�Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12�Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08, dated 13 Aug 2020. The solicitation is unrestricted and open to all offerors.� The associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. Supplies or Services and Prices The NCATS ETB biology program works with small molecule chemical compounds, which can be used to test or �probe� the effects of increasing or decreasing the activity of a biological target in cells or animals, are some of the most powerful tools for target validation, which is the process of demonstrating that engaging a target provides meaningful therapeutic benefit. Probes enable researchers to investigate protein and cell functions and biological processes. If appropriate, probes can be optimized to become potential drug candidates. Generating these chemical probes requires specialized expertise and facilities. The ETB biology scientists routinely cryogenically preserve cell lines, proteins, stem cells. To this end, ETB biology is seeking to acquire an ultra-cold liquid nitrogen freezer that will allow scientists to work with cells with higher vitality, recovery, and proliferation.� Delivery is expected within 60 days after contractor receipt of award. �Delivery and installation must be performed at 9800 Medical Center Drive, Bldg. B, Room 1024, Rockville, MD, 20850-6386 �between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, local prevailing time, Monday through Friday. Price Schedule.� See the attachment. Requirement: Brooks Automation BioStore III Cryo -190?C System or Equal Salient characteristics: The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that �equal� products must meet are as follows: Must have inventory control, cold-chain management and an ergonomic user experience. The Software Controller must enable order management and execution and friendly graphical user interface. A minimum 21 Day hold time in case of interrupted LN2 supply. Portability in case of emergency: Equipment should be on wheels and able to be moved in case of impending danger like storms or fire. Batch loading of cryoboxes or sbs plates: System should be capable of loading a minimum 10 cryoboxes or 10 sbs racks into final storage location in approximately 10 minutes Ability to create libraries within the freezer to support multi-user, secure storage: �Ability to assign and create password secured access to the box level, defining libraries and controlling access. Real-time SW Inventory and Reporting Capability: Customized reporting in real-time.� Reports include inventory, temperature, access /order history, rack movements and other details.� Reports available for printing within minutes. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement. All questions shall be received via email to (Insert Name) at (Insert Email) before 9:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, on August 28, 2020. � 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.� 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 on or before August 31, 2020, by 9:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time and reference RFQ number HHS-NIH-NIDA-CSS-20-04727.� Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).� Responses shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist at: Rieka Plugge, Email Address: rieka.plugge@nih.gov.� Fax responses will not be accepted.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/6efdd64e87264024b8263ed1e213d20a/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Rockville, MD 20850, USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Record
- SN05772079-F 20200827/200825230150 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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