SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- gentleMACS Octo Dissociator
- Notice Date
- 7/22/2021 6:23:49 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NIH NIAID DEA OA OFC ACQUISITIONS BETHESDA MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-RML-2085243
- Response Due
- 8/4/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/19/2021
- Point of Contact
- Janna Weber
- E-Mail Address
-
janna.weber@nih.gov
(janna.weber@nih.gov)
- Description
- This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 �Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,� as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-RML-2083207 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06 July 12, 2021. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The requirement is being competed full and open with a brand name or equal restriction.� The small business set aside is dissolved for this requirement. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for Brand Name Or Equal Requirements: Manufacturer: https://www.miltenyibiotec.com/US-en/ Qty 2 of Catalog#130-096-427 gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with heating units: 1x gentleMACS Octo Dissociator 8 x heaters 1 x power cord 1 x manual Quote submissions must include the following: Shipping/Delivery charges Installation Training Manufacture Warranty on parts & labor Place of Manufacture If an alternate item is offered, it must be explained in the quote how it meets all the following conditions: A benchtop instrument designed for tissue dissociation or homogenization of tissue samples. Must be able to dissociate animal tissues into single-cell suspensions for cellular analyses with �C tubes� (e.g., single-cell RNAseq, FACS, Cytometry), and generate homogenates for bulk molecular analyses of tissues with �M tubes� (e.g., RNAseq, qRT-PCR, western blot). Must be able to perform dissociation or homogenization in individual closed, sterile systems, with no aerosolization of infectious material and no cross-contamination. Must be able to simultaneously use at least 8 (eight) tube position with independent programs for all 8 samples. Must have dissociation programs for: mouse neonatal heart neural tissue� mouse spleen, lung, lamina propria, epidermis, and liver mouse skeletal muscle Must have homogenization programs designed for: Total RNA or mRNA isolation from fresh or frozen samples, and Protein extraction, and Determination of bacterial or viral loads, and Mitochondria isolation. Must have the capability to perform semi-automatically. Must be able to heat samples for optimal temperature control for processing and incubation of tissues with various enzymes such as collagenase. Must have variable rotation speeds with clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation, including low rotation speeds (as low as 20 RPM) for fragile cell types and higher, higher speeds (up to 4000 rpms) to dissociate more difficult tissues. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JULY 2020) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FEB 2021) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements � Representation (JAN 2017) 52.204�26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2018) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JULY 2021) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC 2015) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 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 this address:� http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm 52.211-6�Brand�Name�or�Equal. As prescribed in�11.107(a), insert the following provision: Brand�Name�or�Equal�(Aug 1999) ������(a)�If an item in this solicitation is identified as ""brand�name�or�equal,"" the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government�s needs. The salient physical, functional,�or�performance characteristics that ""equal"" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. ������(b)�To be considered for award, offers of ""equal"" products, including ""equal"" products of the�brand�name�manufacturer, must- �����������(1)�Meet the salient physical, functional,�or�performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; �����������(2)�Clearly identify the item by- ����������������(i)�Brand�name, if any; and ����������������(ii)�Make�or�model number; �����������(3)�Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings,�or�a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data�or�information available to the Contracting Officer; and �����������(4)�Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. ������(c)�The Contracting Officer will evaluate ""equal"" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror�or�identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating�or�obtaining any information not identified in the offer. ������(d)�Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an ""equal"" product, the offeror shall provide the�brand�name�product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than August 4th, 2021 @ 1:00 EST Offers may be e-mailed to Janna Weber (E-Mail/ janna.weber@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-RML-2085243). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.� Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Janna Weber @ janna.weber@nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Zip Code: 20814
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20814
- Record
- SN06070941-F 20210724/210722230126 (samdaily.us)
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