SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Rainin pipette controllers, pipette starter kits, and pipette tips to support ACTIV-Trace (COVID-19)
- Notice Date
- 9/2/2021 12:31:26 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N95021Q00411
- Response Due
- 9/13/2021 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/28/2021
- Point of Contact
- Kevin Alvarez
- E-Mail Address
-
kevmalvarez@yahoo.com
(kevmalvarez@yahoo.com)
- Description
- NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: � Rainin pipette controllers, pipette starter kits, and pipette tips to support ACTIV-Trace (COVID-19) �(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 75N95021Q00411 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.� THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), NIDA Office of Acquisitions � NCATS Section, on behalf of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) for Mettler-Toledo Rainin-brand laboratory supplies. The anticipated award date is 9/20/2021. This acquisition is non-competitive due to requirements for compatibility with existing equipment. (iii)������ The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06, dated 07/12/2021. (iv)������ The associated NAICS code 334516 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. (v)������� Project Requirements: Pipet-X Pipet Controller PX-100, Catalog# 17011733, Quantity: 24ea Start Kit PL-LTS 2,20,200,1000?L, Catalog# 30386597, Quantity: 24ea Pipette Tips RT LTS 20?L S 960A/10, Catalog# 30389228, Quantity: 5ea Pipette Tips RT LTS 250?L S 960A/10, Catalog# 30389245, Quantity: 5ea Pipette Tips RT LTS 1000?L LS 768A/8, Catalog# 30389216, Quantity: 5ea Pipet-Lite Multi Pipette L12-10XLS+, Catalog# 17013807, Quantity: 3ea Pipet-Lite Multi Pipette L12-200XLS+, Catalog# 17013810, Quantity: 3ea Pipette Tips RT LTS 1000?L F 768A/8, Catalog# 30389212, Quantity: 10ea Pipette Tips RT LTS 200?L F 960A/10, Catalog# 30389239, Quantity: 10ea Pipette Tips RT LTS 20?L F 960A/10, Catalog# 30389225, Quantity: 10ea Total shipping price must be included in each offeror�s quote. ����������� Offerors must be able to provide Mettler-Toledo Rainin brand equipment to be considered for award. (vi)������ Delivery/Inspection: Offerors shall provide on their quote a good faith delivery estimate from receipt of an order. Delivery, inspection, and acceptance will be performed at NCATS located at 9800 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20852. (vii)����� The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (viii)���� The award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is the lowest-priced, technically-acceptable offer. (ix)������ Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications�Commercial Items, with its offer. (x)������� The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.�� The following FAR provisions or clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-18, Commercial and Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services of Equipment HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015). 52.212-4(g), Invoice, is supplemented by the NIH Invoice and Payment Instructions (2/2021). (xi)������ FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders�Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (xii)����� HHS reserves the right to exercise priorities and allocations authority with respect to this contract, to include rating this order in accordance with 45 CFR Part 101, Subpart A - Health Resources Priorities and Allocations System. (xiii)���� The offeror must complete and return FAR 52.204-24 with its offer. (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 that believe that they are manufacturers or authorized resellers 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.� In addition 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 September 13, 2021, 9:00 am, Eastern Standard Time and reference number 75N95021Q00411. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Kevin Alvarez, Contracting Officer, kevin.alvarez@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted. (xv)����� The name of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Kevin Alvarez, Contracting Officer, kevin.alvarez@nih.gov. Attachments: FAR 52.212-5 Copy of FAR 52.204-24, to be completed and submitted by offeror Invoice and payment provisions
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN06121252-F 20210904/210902230133 (samdaily.us)
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