SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Brand Name or Equal - Single Cell RNA Reagents
- Notice Date
- 8/19/2021 12:04:13 PM
- 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
- 75N95021Q00350
- Response Due
- 8/24/2021 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/08/2021
- Point of Contact
- Renee Dougherty, Phone: 3018278453
- E-Mail Address
-
Renee.Dougherty@nih.gov
(Renee.Dougherty@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- Title: Brand-name or Equal � Single cell RNA reagents �(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 75N95021Q00350 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 2021-06, with an effective date of 07-12-2021. (iv)������ The associated NAICS code 325414 and the small business size standard is 1,250. ��This requirement is a small business set-aside. (v)������� This requirement is for the following brand-name or equal items: Manufacturer: 10x Genomics, Inc. Item Number: 1 Manufacturer Part Number: 1000268 Quantity: six (6) Unit:� each Description: Chromium Next GEM Single Cell 3� Kit v3.1,16rxns Item Number: 2 Manufacturer Part Number: 1000120 Quantity: two (2) Unit:� each Description: Chromium Next GEM Chip G Single Cell Kit, 48rxns Item Number: 3 Manufacturer Part Number: 1000215 Quantity: one (1) Unit:� each Description: Dual Index Kit TT set A, 96rxns Item Number: 4 Manufacturer Part Number: 1000175 Quantity: six (6) Unit:� each Description: Chromium Next GEM Single Cell ATAC Library & Gel Bead Kit v1.1, 16 rxns Item Number: 5 Manufacturer Part Number: 1000161 Quantity: two (2) Unit:� each Description: Chromium Next GEM Chip H Single Cell Kit, 48 rxns Item Number: 6 Manufacturer Part Number: 1000212 Quantity: one (1) Unit:� each Description: Single Index Kit N Set A, 96 rxn Item Number: 7 Manufacturer Part Number: not applicable Quantity: 1 Unit:� amount Description: Shipping and Handling charges to Bethesda, Maryland 20892 (vi)������ Generic name of product: Single cell RNA reagents; Purchase Description: Single Cell RNA reagents to be used to conduct research for gene expression analysis; Salient physical/performance/functional specifications of product: Delivers paired full-length T-cell receptor alpha and beta chain sequences at the single cell level using universal and unbiased amplification strategies, thus avoiding amplification and detection bias associated with complex multiplex PCR while revealing deeper biological complexity of antigen specificity on a per-cell basis than single-chain (e.g. TCR?) methods.� The incorporation of a unique molecular identifier (UMI) in the template switch oligo enables transcript quantification and further reduces systematic bias by controlling for non-biological SNVs or other variants introduced by PCR and sequencing error. Enables the detection of germline and somatic variation across full-length antigen receptor V(D)J gene sequences. Identifies both productive and non-productive recombination events as well as adaptive immune cells with more than one productive T-cell receptor alpha or betachain. Maps transcription start sites. (vii)����� The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is eight (8) weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery will be f.o.b. destination. The place of delivery and acceptance will be National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Cell Biology and Gene Expression Section, 35 Convent Drive, Room 1A116, Bethesda, MD 20892. (viii)���� The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), 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 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2020) 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 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contract for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jul 2021) Invoice and Payment Provisions (revised: February 10, 2021) (ix)������ The Government will evaluate quotations or offers in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 and award a purchase order from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: a. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; b. Price; and c. Past performance [see FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)]. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer�s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x)������� The Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi)������ The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii)����� The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is attached in full text. (xiii)���� There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xiv)���� The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xv)����� 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 quotations must be received by 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95021Q00350. Responses must be submitted electronically to Renee Dougherty, Contracting Officer, at renee.dougherty@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted. (xvi)���� The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Renee Dougherty, Contracting Officer, 301-827-8453, renee.dougherty@nih.gov.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/5a4115846e334f8abe16010c623db65e/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN06104237-F 20210821/210821203419 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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