SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Opera Phenix Maintenance Agreement for Multiple Units
- Notice Date
- 2/8/2022 1:35:02 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N95022Q00114
- Response Due
- 2/11/2022 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 02/26/2022
- Point of Contact
- Mark McNally, Phone: 3018275869
- E-Mail Address
-
mark.mcnally@nih.gov
(mark.mcnally@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 75N95022Q00114 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), Office of Acquisition (OA), 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) to PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc., 710 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484-4750 for Opera Phenix Maintenance Agreement for Multiple Units. This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial item or service and is conducted pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5�Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and FAR 13.501, Special Documentation Requirements, in accordance with 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(1)(iii) the justification (excluding brand-name) will be made available within 14 days after contract award or in the case of unusual and compelling urgency within 30 days after contract award. (iii)������ The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2022-04, with effective date 01/30/2022. (iv)������ The associated NAICS code 811219 and the small business size standard $22 million.�� This requirement is has no set-aside restrictions. (v)������� This requirement is for the following services: � ����������� CLIN 01 - Gold Service Plan with 1PM. Plate Handler Flex 750 package. Serial No. PHF-030. Coverage Dates: 02/22/2022 - 02/21/2023. Quantity: 1. Model ARSHH20110174. � � � � � � CLIN 02 - Gold Service Plan with 1PM. Opera Phenix Plus System. Serial No. 2400L20045. Coverage Dates: 02/22/2022 - 02/21/2023. Quantity: 1. Model HCSHH14001000. ����������� CLIN 03 - Gold Service Plan with 1PM. Operetta CLS System. Serial No. 1600L16049. Coverage Dates: 02/22/2022 - 02/21/2023. Quantity: 1. Model HCSHH16000000. ����������� CLIN 04 - Gold Service Plan with 1PM. Operetta CLS System. Serial No. 1600L16048. Coverage Dates: 02/22/2022 - 02/21/2023. Quantity: 1. Model HCSHH16000000. ����������� CLIN 05 - Gold Service Plan with 1PM. OPERA PHENIX CONFIGURATION. Serial No. 1400L14042. Coverage Dates: 02/22/2022 - 02/21/2023. Quantity: 1. Model HCSHH14000000. ����������� CLIN 06 - Gold Service Plan with 1PM. OPERA PHENIX CONFIGURATION. Serial No. 1400L18179. Coverage Dates: 02/22/2022 - 02/21/2023. Quantity: 1. Model HCSHH14000000. ����������� CLIN 07 - Gold Service Plan with 1PM. OPERA PHENIX CONFIGURATION. Serial No. 1400L18183. Coverage Dates: 02/22/2022 - 02/21/2023. Quantity: 1. Model HCSHH14000000. � (vi)������ The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI) requires a maintenance agreement to support our existing high throughput microplate-based automated imaging systems that we use to monitor and record cellular-level biological activities or changes in intact, living cells.� These instruments are used to measure and analyze stem cell growth and differentiation as well as phenotypic screening.� Having this maintenance agreement will allow us to have continuous service from this equipment and avoid costly work stoppages. Maintenance agreement renewal for Operetta CLS Serial Numbers 1600L16048 and 1600L16049 and Opera Phenix Serial Numbers 1400L14042, 1400L18179 and 1400L18183, plate handler S/N PHF-030 and Opera Phenix Plus S/N 2400L20045. (vii)����� The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated period of performance is February 22, 2022 through February 21, 2023. (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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2021) FAR 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification (May 2014) FAR 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation (Jun 2020) 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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. The following provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated in full text: HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) (a) In addition to complying with the clause at FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, the Contractor shall, in good faith, cooperate with the Department of Health and Human Services (Agency) in investigations of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints processed pursuant to 29 CFR part 1614. For purposes of this clause, the following definitions apply: (1) Complaint means a formal or informal complaint that has been lodged with Agency management, Agency EEO officials, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or a court of competent jurisdiction. (2) Contractor employee means all current Contractor employees who work or worked under this contract. The term also includes current employees of subcontractors who work or worked under this contract. In the case of Contractor and subcontractor employees, who worked under this contract, but who are no longer employed by the Contractor or subcontractor, or who have been assigned to another entity within the Contractor's or subcontractor's organization, the Contractor shall provide the Agency with that employee's last known mailing address, email address, and telephone number, if that employee has been identified as a witness in an EEO complaint or investigation. (3) Good faith cooperation cited in paragraph (a) includes, but is not limited to, making Contractor employees available for: (i) Formal and informal interviews by EEO counselors or other Agency officials processing EEO complaints; (ii) Formal or informal interviews by EEO investigators charged with investigating complaints of unlawful discrimination filed by Federal employees; (iii) Reviewing and signing appropriate affidavits or declarations summarizing statements provided by such Contractor employees during the course of EEO investigations; (iv) Producing documents requested by EEO counselors, EEO investigators, Agency employees, or the EEOC in connection with a pending EEO complaint; and (v) Preparing for and providing testimony in depositions or in hearings before the MSPB, EEOC and U.S. District Court. (b) The Contractor shall include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations and subcontracts awarded at any tier under this contract. (c) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default. (End of clause) HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (February 2, 2022) (a)������� Definitions. As used in this clause� Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), ��Content of Invoices�� and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site. (c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures. (d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer�s written authorization with each payment request. (End of Clause) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text.� Offerors MUST complete the provisions at 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 and submit completed copies as separate documents with their proposal. 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) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022) NIH Invoice and Payment Provisions (Feb 2021) Service Contract Labor Standards / Wage Rate Determination. Area: Maryland Counties of Frederick, Montgomery; No. 2015-4269; Revision No. 17; Dated 12/27/2021; 11 pages. (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)]. (x)������� The Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2021), with its offer. If the offeror has completed FAR clause 52.212-3 at www.sam.gov, then the offeror does not need to provide a completed copy with its offer. (xi)������ The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition. Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. (xii)����� There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xiii)���� The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xiv)���� Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror�s capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The price proposal must include the labor categories, an estimate of the number of hours required for each labor category, fully loaded fixed hourly rate or each labor category, breakdown and rationale for other direct costs or materials, and the total amount. 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 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, on February 11, 2022, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95022Q00114. Responses must be submitted electronically to Mark McNally, Contracting Officer, at mark.mcnally@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Rockville, MD 20850, USA
- Zip Code: 20850
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20850
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