SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Victor Nivo Multimode Plate Reader
- Notice Date
- 8/9/2021 8:17:32 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD BETHESDA MD 20817 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20817
- Solicitation Number
- NICHD-21-176a
- Response Due
- 8/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/25/2021
- Point of Contact
- TINA ROBINSON
- E-Mail Address
-
robinsti@mail.nih.gov
(robinsti@mail.nih.gov)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.� This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.� This solicitation number is NICHD-21-176a and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).� The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-08.� The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 with a size standard of 1000e. �However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business.� This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.� Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to contract on a sole source basis with PerkinElmer Health Sciences of Shelton, CT to procure the following: �HH35000000 VICTOR Nivo - Multimode Plate Reader � Quantity (1) EA �HH35000710 VICTOR Nivo Laptop Kit � Quantity (1) EA �HH35000795 VICTOR Nivo Test Plate Kit � Quantity (1) EA �MLD hourly training/support � Quantity (1) Charge �Installation of Service � Quantity (1) Charge See attachment for specifications. The lab has been using a PerkinElmer plate reader for over 10 years. The Victor Nivo S would replace our current plate reader.� PerkinElmer is a well-known and respected brand among plate readers.� Their plate readers can cover a wide range of wavelengths that only other companies higher-end models can duplicate.� The Victor Nivo S is a multimodal plate reader with the capability to read absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence.�� It comes with a rainbow filter exchanger, to allow the detection of all wavelengths in the UV and visible spectrums.� ��With the plate reader, the lab can quantitatively measure endpoints such as the level of mineralization from cultured osteoblasts.� All the members of the lab are likely to use the plate reader and the Victor Nivo S gives a much broader range of usable wavelengths to use in the labs� research.� PerkinElmer will accept and remove from the lab a Trade in of an old PerkinElmer�s Microplate Reader MDL: Victor X320300030, SN:20300226. Removal of old Microplate Reader to occur during delivery of new Victor Nivo Multimode Plate Reader. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302.� Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. �Interested persons may identify�their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit�proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.�However, all bids/quotations received by the closing response�date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the�Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon�responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.�The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications � Commercial Items with its offer.� The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation � Commercial Items: lowest price/technically acceptable to include trade in specifications; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions � Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders � Commercial Items � Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition.� Note: The contractor/offeror must provide a completed copy of FAR 52.204-24, ""Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment"" with their quote in response to this solicitation.� The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size.� The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. Interested vendors with the capability of providing the government the needed items and services (if applicable) specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov.� Offers must also be accompanied by, delivery timeframe, descriptive literature, warranties and other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. All alternate vendors must be an authorized reseller and must provide documentation confirming authorization and certified capability from the manufacturer to resell/distribute/provide all items/components etc. and services identified in this notice. Responses to this notice without this confirmation from the manufacturer will be considered as an invalid response/submission.� Quotations will be due within fifteen calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis by NLT August 23, 2021, by 10:00 am. EST. via email.� The quotation must reference �Solicitation number� NICHD-21-176a and Solicitation number NICHD-21-176a must be on the subject line of the email.� ��All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.� Quotations must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov. Attention:� Tina Robinson, by the date and time mentioned above.� Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# NICHD-21-176a in the subject line of email. Note: �In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certifications for all awards in the SAM database @WWW.SAM.GOV.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN06090630-F 20210811/210809230125 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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