SOLICITATION NOTICE
68 -- Compound library of 41 compounds: MedChemExpress or Brand-name or equal for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Pharmaceutical Collection (NPC) library update. This is a COVID-19 related activity
- Notice Date
- 4/16/2021 6:29:15 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 325414
— Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N95021Q00150
- Response Due
- 4/23/2021 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 05/08/2021
- Point of Contact
- Renato Gomes, Phone: 3014512596
- E-Mail Address
-
renato.gomes@nih.gov
(renato.gomes@nih.gov)
- 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 75N95021Q00150 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; and FAR Part 12�Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (iii)������ The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2021-05, with effective date March 10, 2021. (iv)������ The associated NAICS code 325414 and the small business size standard is 1250 employees. This requirement is not set-aside. DESCRIPTION (v)������� NCATS is in need of purchasing Compound library of 41 compounds: MedChemExpress or Brand-name or equal for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) to keep NCATS Pharmaceutical Collection (NPC) library updated for the research related to COVID-19. (vi)������ The list of the 41 compounds, the Category Number, CAS number, product name, quantity, purity level required and other information regarding this activity are provided in the attached PURCHASE DESCRIPTION. (vii)����� The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is within eight (8) weeks after receipt of vials supplied by NCATS for compounds characterized as Immediate Delivery, and sixteen (16) weeks after receipt of vials supplied by NCATS for compounds characterized as Later Delivery. Delivery will be f.o.b. destination at 9800 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, AND REPRESENTATIONS �(viii)��� The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) (TAILORED), apply to this acquisition and is attached. The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Jun 2020), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:� https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far ��https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html�� (End of provision) The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2021) FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (Feb 2021) HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or 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 these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far ����https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html � (End of clause) The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2018). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. (ix)������ The Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2021), with its offer. Offerors must complete and return the FAR representation 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) and 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020), attached. (x)������� The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition. Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. FAR 52.212-4 Addendum � Supplier License Agreements, attached. FAR 52.212-4(g), Invoice, is supplemented by: NIH Invoice and Payment Instructions (Feb 2021) (xi)������ The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2021), applies to this acquisition and is attached in full text. (xii)����� The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. EVALUATION (xiii)���� The Government will perform a comparative evaluation of responses in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b) to select the contractor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. The evaluation will compare: Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement in accordance with the salient characteristics specified in the Purchase Description, Price, and Past Performance as defined under FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). If only one quotation is received it will be evaluated on the preceding. The government reserves the right to select a response that provides benefit to the government that exceeds the minimum; the government is not required to select a response that exceeds the minimum; responses may exceed the requirements; each response must meet the solicitation requirement statement at a minimum; and the government is not requesting or accepting alternate proposal(s). SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (xiv)���� 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. Respondents proposing on an equal product 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.� 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 by 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on April 23, 2021, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95021Q00150. Responses must be submitted by email to Renato Gomes, Contract Specialist, renato.gomes@nih.gov, tel. (301) 451-2596. Fax responses will not be accepted. (xv)����� The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Renato Gomes Contract Specialist Phone: (301) 451-2596 Email: renato.gomes@nih.gov ATTACHMENTS (xvi)���� Attachments: Purchase Description FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) (TAILORED) FAR 52.212-4 Addendum � Supplier License Agreements FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders�Commercial Items (Jan 2021) FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (Feb 2021) NIH Invoice and Payment Provisions (Feb 2021)
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/432db42cb11f481da3379a2c27418618/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Rockville, MD 20850, USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Record
- SN05975195-F 20210418/210416230116 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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