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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JANUARY 13, 2022 SAM #7348
MODIFICATION

66 -- Shaking Incubators

Notice Date: 1/11/2022 11:22:48 AM
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: 75N95022Q00043
Response Due: 1/21/2022 8:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 02/05/2022
Point of Contact: Hashim Dasti, Phone: 3014434577, Karen Mahon, Phone: 3014357479
E-Mail Address: hashim.dasti@nih.gov, karen.mahon@nih.gov
(hashim.dasti@nih.gov, karen.mahon@nih.gov)
Description: �(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 75N95022Q00043 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. (iii)�� The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2022-03, with effective date January 1, 2022. (iv)�� The associated NAICS code 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. This requirement is full and open with no set-aside restrictions. (v)�� This requirement is for the following items: Shaking incubators are needed to create a high through put workflow for processing tissue culture cells to enable genetically engineered iPSCs. This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement for Eppendorf Innova S44i stackable incubator shakers. (vi)�� Salient characteristics Vendor must be able to provide a product that meets the following specifications: Glide up door access Counterbalance adjustment for smooth shaking Photosynthetic LED lightbank Temperature accuracy of plus/minus 0.1C at 37C Temperature range of 5C above ambient to 80C Timer of 0.01 � 95.59 hours, continuous Footprint no larger than 118.2 cm W x 86.9 cm D x 63 cm H Weight of 198 kg Audible and visual alarms Multiple program modes including constant speed and temperature, time shaking mod up to 95.59 hours, multi-step programming/cycling � parameters include shaking speed, temperature, and time USB and Ethernet data export Platform size 76 cm X 62 cm Refrigerated option Speed range of 2.5cm orbit: 20-400 rpm Specific items: Item Description Quantity Cat no Innova� S44i, refrigerated, stackable up to 3-fold, 120 V/50/60 Hz (US), orbit 2.5cm 2 S44I210005 Positioning base, 10.16 cm (4 in), Innova� S44i 1 S44I041001 Stacking kit, for double stack of Innova� S44i 1 S44I041005 Universal platform, 76 � 62 cm, Innova� S44i 2 S44I040001 Clamp, for 250 mL Erlenmeyer flasks 1 M1190-9002 Clamp, for 1 L Erlenmeyer flasks 1 ACE-1000S Clamp, for 500 mL Erlenmeyer flasks 1 M1190-9003 Microplate rack, stack, stack three deepwell or nine standard plates 2 M1289-0700 Test tube rack, medium, 36 � 8 � 12.9 cm, diameter 26 � 30 mm, 16 tubes 2 M1289-0060 Test tube rack, medium, 36 � 8 � 12.9 cm, diameter 15 � 18 mm, 31 2 M1289-0030 S44i FSE Installation 1 S44ITECHINSTL freight 1 410FREIGHT All deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. At a minimum, all deliverables shall be marked with the contract number and Contractor name. The Contractor shall guarantee that all required materials shall be delivered in immediate usable and acceptable condition. (vii)�� The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is within 90 days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery will be F.O.B. destination. The place of delivery and acceptance will be 9000 Rockville Pike, Bldg. 10, 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 (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2021) FAR 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israel Trade Act Certificate (Feb 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 (Nov 2021). �HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (December 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text: FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jan 2022) Invoice and Payment Provisions/Instructions for Submitting Electronic Invoices via Email (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 quote 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 price. (b) 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)�� Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi)�� There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xii)�� The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xiii)�� 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 11:00 A.M. Eastern, on January 21, 2022. and reference Solicitation Number 75N95022Q00043. Questions may be submitted electronically to Hashim Dasti, Contract Specialist, at hashim.dasti@nih.gov Fax responses will not be accepted. (xiv)�� The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Hashim Dasti, Contract Specialist, at hashim.dasti@nih.gov
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Place of Performance: Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA; Zip Code: 20892; Country: USA
Record: SN06214119-F 20220113/220111230106 (samdaily.us)
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