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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 05, 2021 SAM #7218
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Fully Automated Tube Labeling System

Notice Date: 9/3/2021 5:21:59 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: 75N95021Q00344
Response Due: 9/10/2021 7:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 09/25/2021
Point of Contact: Renee Dougherty, Phone: 3018278453
E-Mail Address: Renee.Dougherty@nih.gov
(Renee.Dougherty@nih.gov)
Description: NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: Fully Automated Tube Labeling System �(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 75N95021Q00344 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; FAR Subpart 13.5�Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; 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), Office of Acquisition (OA), on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to Scinomix, Inc., 4372 Green Ash Drive, Earth City, MO 63045 for a fully automated tube labeling system (Sci-Print VX2). This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial item or service and is conducted pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). � (iii)�� The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2021-06, with effective date July 12, 2021. (iv)�� The associated NAICS code 334516 and the small business size standard 1,000.�� (v)�� This requirement is for the following brand name item: �� Manufacturer: Scinomix, Inc. �� Item Number: 1 Manufacturer Part Number: 1044 Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: Sci-Print VX2 Air and electricity required Operating system with Windows 7 or higher, 64 bit Windows OS, 4.5.1 .Net Framework At least 2 USB Ports, 2 ethernet network interface controllers (ethernet NICs).� Any combination of: Ethernet port, USB port with a USB to ethernet adapter, i5 CPU, 8GB RAM Base Unit includes: CE Certification, Safety Enclosures, E-stop, 12 rack deck plate, 600dpi printer. Item Number: 2 Manufacturer Part Number: 2000-519 Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: Universal Gripper *Patent Pending Universal Gripper Upgrade for New Build Item Number: 3 Manufacturer Part Number: 1044-500-131 Quantity: 6 Unit:� each Description: Custom Single Rack 15mL Conical 15mL Conical Tubes Single Rack Item Number: 4 Manufacturer Part Number: 1044-500-156 Quantity: 6 Unit:� each Description: Custom Single Rack 4.5 mL and 3.6 mL NUNC 4.5 mL and 3.6 mL NUNC Single Rack Item Number: 5 Manufacturer Part Number: 1044-500-158 Quantity: 6 Unit:� each Description: Custom Single Rack 50mL Conical 50mL Conical Single Rack Item Number: 6 Manufacturer Part Number: 1044-500-017 Quantity: 6 Unit:� each Description: Rack for 2ml cryovial (Nunc/Corning Internal Thread) Rack is Landscape, 1x1 and fits VX2 or VXL, 6 columns and 8 rows.� It is meant to work with 2 ml Nunc/Coming with an internal thread.� It may be compatible with tubes of like size. Item Number: 7 Manufacturer Part Number: 1044-500-013 Quantity: 6 Unit:� each Description: Single Rack, 2ml Cryovial Rack is Landscape, 1x1 and fits VX2 or VXL, 6 columns and 8 rows.� It is meant to work with 2mL Sarstedt tubes.� It may be compatible with tubes of like size. Item Number: 8 Manufacturer Part Number: IT Quantity: 1 Unit:� each Description: Installation & Training Installation and Training services with onsite technician.� Pricing is based on up to 3 tubes or plates.� Additional tubes or plates may require an additional service charge. Item Number: 9 Manufacturer Part Number: Not Applicable Quantity: 1 Unit:� amount Description: Shipping and Handling estimate to Bethesda, Maryland 20892 �� Salient Characteristics: �� Throughput of 400 tubes/ hour 6-position work deck (accommodates up to 600 tubes) Thermal transfer printer Ability to handle honeycomb plates Compatible with Matrix and Micronic 2D vials Labels tubes and vials ranging from 0.5 mL to 50 mL Options: Filling of aqueous solutions, uncapping and recapping of screw top lids, 2D barcode scanner used to read or validate. Upgrade to new patent pending Universal Gripper (vi)�� Generic name of product: Automated Tube Labeler; Purchase Description: A fully �automated tube labeling system; Performance/functional specifications of product: product must be customizable and capable of handling a wide variety of tubes and vials ranging from 0.5 mL to 50 mL in size. (vii)�� The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition and the anticipated delivery date is 12 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, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 10, Room 8N307, 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 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 2021) 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 52.212-4, 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 Offeror is 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)�� The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions as determined by the contracting officer are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. 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 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.� 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 Friday, September 10, 2021, and must reference Solicitation Number 75N95021Q00344. �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, or email at renee.dougherty@nih.gov.
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