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SOLICITATION NOTICE

H -- Lateral Flow Assay Device

Notice Date: 8/31/2021 2:02:11 PM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES ATLANTA GA 30333 USA
ZIP Code: 30333
Solicitation Number: 75D30121Q74006_Lateral_Flow_Assay_Device
Response Due: 9/10/2021 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 09/15/2021
Point of Contact: Dione Shelton, Phone: 5712823773, Marty Nemec, Phone: 404-498-5605
E-Mail Address: qna6@cdc.gov, oga2@cdc.gov
(qna6@cdc.gov, oga2@cdc.gov)
Description: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR OF LATEAL FLOW ASSAY DEVICE Solicitation Number: 75D301-21-Q-74006 Part 1 � Introduction This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is 75D301-21-Q-74006 and is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Subpart 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the following requirement, please either fill in the dollar amounts or provide a separate excel spreadsheet containing the same information including a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, and options, if applicable:� (All work shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jul 2021) provides instructions to offerors to submit quotes for this requirement.� Of particular note the quote must include the following: Part 2 �Pricing Sheet The Government respectfully requests any discount that would be offered to an offeror�s most favorable customer. (v) The offeror shall fill out the following pricing sheet for the procurement of Lateral Flow Assay Device: CLIN Description Unit EA Unit price Total price 0001 Lateral Flow Assay Devices (LFA) with the ability to detect FTC in urine�� 5000 On-Site Compliance Audit Assistance- Domestic�� Your quote shall include the following: Total Price for CLIN 0001 Capabilities in accordance with the Statement of Work and Evaluation Factors The price quoted will be all-inclusive (e.g. shipping, warranties, etc.). the government has the right to award all, a portion of, or none of the overall requirements on the basis of the availability of funds. Period of Performance:� 09/15/2021-09/14/2022 Delivery Address:� 1600 Clifton Road NE, Bldg. 18, Rm 2-102, Mailstop H18-2, Atlanta, GA.,30329. Acceptance and FOB point- DESTINATION The quote format is at the discretion of the offeror. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet at website http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-03, dated 2/16/2021. This acquisition is set aside for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing_under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 and small business size standard 1,000 employees. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be issued in writing to the successful offeror. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management. To register apply via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. For questions on registration contact Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220. Requirement The Contractor is to manufacture and deliver to CDC 5000 FTC lateral flow devices with the ability to detect <5 ug/mL FTC in urine and overcoming biological inhibitors.� The devices must have a shelf life of at least 6 months at 25oC.� The Government will first evaluate the FTC LFA devices with urine from persons taking PrEP who have known drug levels by mass spectroscopy to evaluate device performance.� Secondly, the device results will be compared to published literature on ARV decay in persons over time to assess the window period of detection. � SCOPE OF WORK A commercial manufacturer with demonstrated success in manufacturing Lateral flow (LFA) devices for drug detection will perform the following tasks: Task Task (1) Provide electronic Notebooks (ENs) detailing experiments. Each EN will include a purpose, material list, procedure, results, and conclusion (supplied upon request). Task (2) Hold weekly meetings alternating between technical discussion that will be accompanied by a technical presentation/report outlining results and a project management meeting to track deliverables and development schedule. Task (3) Creation and maintenance of a Design History File Task (4) Pilot lot manufacturing of 5000 cassetted LFA tests with resolution by nanoparticle detection DELIVERABLES Invoices shall be submitted quarterly as instructed in the awarded document. Task Number Deliverable Quantity/Format Recipient Frequency/Due Date Task 1 Electronic Laboratory Notebooks 1 copy/electronic copy CDC Monthly after first month Task 2 Technical update presentations 1 copy/ electronic copy/ virtual meeting CDC Weekly Task 3 Disclosure of design history file 1 copy/electronic copy CDC Weekly Task 4 �Completed FTC LFA cassettes 5000/devices CDC By 5 calendar days before the end of the contract Include FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications with Offer or indicate if it is available online at SAM.gov. No telephonic quotes will be processed. All responses must be received no later than 3:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time on September 10, 2021. Please send any questions and quotes to Dione R. Shelton at qna6@cdc.gov by September� 6, 2021 by 3:00 P.M. Attachments: 1. Statement of Work (SOW) 2. Clauses (separate document must include 52.212-1, 52.212-2 state how you will evaluate i.e. lowest priced technically acceptable offer (LPTA), 52.212-3, 52.212-4 (by reference) and 52.212-5 (check applicable clauses) 3.� A statement regarding any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. �PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses apply to this acquisition. FAR clauses and provisions can be obtained at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The evaluation procedures to be used in this procurement can be found in Part 5 of this solicitation. (x) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) As found in the clauses incorporated by reference below, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions�Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION TERMS AND CONDITIONS � FAR SOURCE TITLE AND DATE 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Oct 2018 52.232-39 52.232-40 352.222-70 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors (Dec 2013) Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015) FAR 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/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/far1toc.htm http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart301-1.html (End of Clause) contract�Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders�Commercial Items. (Jul 2021) (a)The Contractor�shall�comply with the following Federal�acquisition�Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this�contract�by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1)52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements�(Jan 2017)�(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). �(2)52.204-23, Prohibition on�contracting�for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities�(Jul 2018)�(Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). �(3)52.204-25, Prohibition on�contracting�for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.�(Aug 2020)�(Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). �(4)52.209-10, Prohibition on�contracting�with Inverted Domestic Corporations�(Nov 2015). �(5)52.233-3, Protest After Award�(Aug 1996)�(31�U.S.C.�3553). �(6)52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of�contract claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19�U.S.C.3805�note)). (b)�The Contractor�shall�comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer�has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: �[contracting officer�check as appropriate.] __(1)52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government�(June 2020), with�Alternate�I�(Oct 1995)�(41�U.S.C.�4704�and�10�U.S.C.�2402). __(2)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct�(Jun 2020)�(41�U.S.C.�3509)). __(3)52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009�(Jun 2010)�(Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) _x_(4)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards�(Jun 2020)�(Pub. L. 109-282) (�31�U.S.C.�6101�note). __(5)[Reserved]. __(6)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements�(Oct 2016)�(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __�(7)�52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts�(Oct 2016)�(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). _x_�(8)�52.209-6, Protecting the Government�s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for�debarment.�(Jun 2020)�(31�U.S.C.�6101�note). __�(9)�52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters�(Oct 2018)�(41�U.S.C.�2313). __�(10)�[Reserved]. __�(11)� (i)�52.219-3, Notice of�HUBZone�Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award�(Mar 2020)�(15�U.S.C.�657a). __�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of�52.219-3. __(12)� (i)52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for�HUBZone�Small Business Concerns�(Mar 2020)�(if the�Offeror�elects to waive the preference, it�shall�so indicate in its�offer) (15�U.S.C.�657a). __(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of52.219-4. _ (13)�[Reserved] __(14)� (i)52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside�(Nov 2020)�(15�U.S.C.�644). __(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of�52.219-6. __(15)� (i)�52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside�(Nov 2020)�(15�U.S.C.�644). __(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of�52.219-7. __(16)�52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns�(Oct 2018)(15�U.S.C.�637(d)(2)�and (3)). __(17)� (i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan�(Jun 2020)�(15�U.S.C.�637(d)(4)). __(ii)�Alternate�I�(Nov 2016)�of�52.219-9. __(iii)�Alternate�II�(Nov 2016)�of�52.219-9. __(iv)�Alternate�III�(Jun 2020)�of�52.219-9. __(v)�Alternate�IV�(Jun 2020)�of�52.219-9 __(18) (i)52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders�(Mar 2020)�(15�U.S.C.�644(r)). __(ii)Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of�52.219-13. __(19)52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting�(Mar 2020)�(15�U.S.C.�637(a)(14)). __(20)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan�(Jan 1999)(15�U.S.C.�637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __(21)52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside(Mar 2020)(15�U.S.C.�657f). _x_ (22)�� (i)52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation�(Nov 2020)�(15�U.S.C.�632(a)(2)). __(ii)AlternateI (MAR 2020) of52.219-28. __(23)52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns�(Mar 2020)(15U.S.C.�637(m)). __(24)52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar2020) (15U.S.C.637(m)). __(25)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves(Mar 2020)(15U.S.C.644(r)). _ _(26)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule(Mar 2020)(15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)). _x_(27)52.222-3, Convict Labor(Jun 2003)(E.O.11755). x__(28)52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies(Jan2020)(E.O.13126). _x_(29)52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities(Apr 2015). _x_(30) (i)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(Sep 2016)(E.O.11246). __(ii)Alternate I(Feb 1999)of 52.222-26. __x(31) (i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans(Jun 2020)(38U.S.C.4212). __(ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35. __(32) (i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities(Jun 2020)(29U.S.C.793). __(ii)AlternateI (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36. __(33)52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38U.S.C.4212). __(34)52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act(Dec 2010)(E.O. 13496). _x(35)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22U.S.C.chapter78 and E.O. 13627). __(ii)AlternateI (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __(36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the�acquisition�of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in�22.1803.) __(37)(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of�Recovered Material�Content for EPA�Designated Items (may 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the�acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __(ii)Alternate I (may 2008) of52.223-9(42�U.S.C.6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the�acquisition�of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __(38)52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances andHigh global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons(Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __(39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __�(40)� (i)�52.223-13,�acquisition�of EPEAT�-Registered Imaging Equipment�(Jun 2014)�(E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Oct 2015)�of�52.223-13. __�(41)� (i)�52.223-14,�acquisition�of EPEAT�-Registered Televisions�(Jun 2014)�(E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __�(ii)�Alternate�I (Jun2014) of�52.223-14. __�(42)�52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming�products�(may�2020)�(42�U.S.C.�8259b). __�(43)� (i)52.223-16,acquisition of EPEAT�-Registered Personal Computer products(Oct 2015)�(E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __(ii)AlternateI (Jun 2014)of 52.223-16. _x_(44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving(Jun 2020)(E.O. 13513). __(45)52.223-20, Aerosols(Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __(46)52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693). __(47) (i)�52.224-3�Privacy Training�(Jan 2017)�(5 U.S.C. 552 a). __(ii) Alternate I(Jan 2017)of 52.224-3. __(48)52.225-1, Buy American-supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). __(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021)(41U.S.C.chapter83,19U.S.C.3301note,19U.S.C.2112 note,19 U.S.C. 3805 note,19�U.S.C.4001note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. __(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3. _x_(iii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3. __(iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3. __(50)52.225-5, Trade Agreements(Oct 2019)(19 U.S.C.2501,et seq.,19 U.S.C.3301�note). _x_(51)52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases�(Feb 2021)�(E.O.�s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). __ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the�United States�(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the�National Defense�Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;�10�U.S.C. 2302Note). _(53)�52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42�U.S.C.�5150). __(54)52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42U.S.C.5150). __(55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements(Feb 2021). __ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items�(Feb 2002)�(41�U.S.C.�4505,�10�U.S.C.�2307(f)). __(57)52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41U.S.C.4505,10�U.S.C.�2307(f)). _x_(58)52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __(59)52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31�U.S.C.�3332). _�(60)�52.232-36, Payment by Third Party�(may�2014)�(31�U.S.C.�3332). _(61)�52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards�(Aug 1996)�(5�U.S.C.�552a). __(62)�52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors�(Jan 2017)�(15�U.S.C.�637(d)(13)). __(63)� (i)�52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels�(Feb 2006)�(�46 U.S.C. 55305�and�10�U.S.C.�2631). __(ii)�Alternate�I�(Apr 2003)�of�52.247-64. __(iii)�Alternate�II�(Feb 2006)�of�52.247-64. (c)�The Contractor�shall�comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the�contracting officer�has indicated as being incorporated in this�contract�by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [contracting officer�check as appropriate.] _ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)�(41�U.S.C.�chapter67). __(2)52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires(may 2014)(29U.S.C.206 and 41U.S.C.chapter 67). __(3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and�option�Contracts)�(Aug 2018)�(29�U.S.C.�206and 41�U.S.C. chapter67). __(4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (may�2014) (�29U.S.C.206�and�41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). __(5)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (may�2014) (41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). __(6)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements�(may�2014)�(41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). __(7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658�(Nov 2020). __(8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706�(Jan 2017)�(E.O. 13706). __(9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42�U.S.C.�1792). �(d)�Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor�shall�comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this�contract�was awarded using other than sealed�Bid, is in excess of the�simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR�2.101, on the date of award of this�contract, and does not contain the clause at�52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. �(1) The Comptroller General of the�United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General,�shall�have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor�s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this�contract. (2) The Contractor�shall�make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this�contract�or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this�contract. If this�contract�is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated�shall�be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this�contract�shall�be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. �(3)�As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. �(e) (1)Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down�shall�be as required by the clause- �(i)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct�(Jun 2020)�(41�U.S.C.�3509). (ii)52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (iii)�52.204-23, Prohibition on�contracting�for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities�(Jul 2018)�(Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). �(iv)�52.204-25, Prohibition on�contracting�for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.�(Aug 2020)�(Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). �(v)�52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns�(Oct 2018)�(15�U.S.C.�637(d)(2)�and (3)), in all subcontracts that�offer�further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR�19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor�must�include�52.219-8�in lower tier subcontracts that�offer�subcontracting opportunities. �(vi)�52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities�(Apr 2015). �(vii)�52.222-26, Equal Opportunity�(Sep 2015)�(E.O.11246). �(viii)�52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans�(Jun 2020)�(38�U.S.C.�4212). �(ix)�52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities�(Jun 2020)�(29�U.S.C.�793). �(x)�52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans�(Jun 2020)�(38�U.S.C.�4212). �(xi)�52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act�(Dec 2010)�(E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause�52.222-40. �(xii)�52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards�(Aug 2018)�(41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). �(xiii)� (A)�52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons�(Oct 2020)�(22�U.S.C.�chapter�78�and E.O 13627). �(B) Alternate�I�(Mar 2015) of52.222-50 (22�U.S.C.�chapter�78�and�E.O.�13627). �(xiv)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41U.S.C.chapter67). �(xv)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements�(may�2014)�(41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). �(xvi)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification�(Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989). (xvii)52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020). �(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706). (xix)� (A)�52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5�U.S.C.�552a). (B)�Alternate I(Jan 2017)�of52.224-3. �(xx)�52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the�United States�(Oct 2016)�(Section 862, as amended, of the�National Defense�Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;�10�U.S.C.�2302�Note). �(xxi)�52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations�(Jun 2020)�(42�U.S.C.�1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. �(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels�(Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. 55305�and�10�U.S.C.�2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. �(2) While not required, the Contractor�may�include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) (xiii) Any additional terms and conditions can be found above in this part of the solicitation. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this procurement. �Instructions to the offeror CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE, FAR 52.252-1(FEB 1998) 1.�� Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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 this/these address(es):� http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. 1.2. �� FAR clause, 52.212-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); [NAICS Code: 334516] 1.3.� �� The proposal shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist at qna6@cdc.gov �before 3:00 PM EASTERN TIME on 10 September 2021.� 1.4.�� Questions Deadline: All questions shall be received by email (qna6@cdc.gov) before 3:30 pm EASTERN TIME on 6 September 2021. 1.5.�� All email responses to this notice must identify the RFQ# in the subject line of the email. 1.6.�� FAXED OR MAILED PROPOSALS AND/OR QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 1.7.�� For RFQ information call:� Dione Shelton, Contract Specialist, at 571-282-3773. 2.�� Proposal Format 2.1.�� Proposal Preparation - The technical proposal shall include a detailed description of the requirement.� A successful technical proposal shall include the affirmation of the offer price (s); a Point Of Contact (name, title, email address and telephone number); a statement from the offeror verifying that they are CCR Registered under NAICS code 334516; period of performance; business size; payment terms, and the reference list for Past/Present Performance.� The technical proposal shall be submitted in a file labeled �Volume 1 � Technical�.� The price information shall be contained in a file labeled �Volume 2 - Price�.�� 2.2.�� Technical Capability Contents - The offeror shall provide documentation (e.g., technical brochure, explanation, or any other supporting documentation) that they are an authorized manufacturer distributer/reseller. The Offeror shall demonstrate that they have manufacturer certified technical personnel to handle and respond to technical questions from CDC via phone, email or internet. Technicians must be certified by the Global Bio-Rick Advisory Council. Volume 1 � Technical shall not exceed 15 pages including cover letters, table of contents, appendices and attachments.� Offerors who submit more than 15 pages will be considered as being nonresponsive and the proposals will not be considered for award. 2.3.�� Price Contents- The offeror shall submit a complete pricing sheet/list. 2.4.�� Past/Present Performance Contents:� The offeror shall provide a Past/Present Performance reference list.� The reference list should contain the contact information (Company Name and Address, Point of Contact (POC) Name, POC email address and phone number) for at least 3 companies the offeror currently or previously performed similar services under a contract within the past 5 years.� This information be included as part of �Volume 1 � Technical�.� Contractor�s Past/Present Performance Questionnaire shall be sent to the companies identified requesting that the Company return the Questionnaires to the Contract Specialist, Dione Shelton, at qna6@cdc.gov with the RFQ# identified in the subject line of the email. Evaluation Factors/CRITERIA for Award Evaluation Factors �� Factor 1: Price �� 1.1� Unrealistically low or high proposed costs or prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition, either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement, or has made an unrealistic proposal.� The burden of proof for credibility of proposed cost/prices rests with the offeror. �� 1.2. � The type of purchase order will be Firm Fixed-Price EVALUATION FOR AWARD: 4.1.�� The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. 4.2.�� CDC intends to make an award soon after the response date of this notice.
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