SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Hamilton NGS Star Workstation and accessories-Brand Name or Equal
- Notice Date
- 2/25/2022 12:45:22 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIA ROCKVILLE MD 20852 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-CSS-75N95022Q00020
- Response Due
- 3/4/2022 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/19/2022
- Point of Contact
- ERIC MCKAY, Phone: 3014802406
- E-Mail Address
-
eric.mckay@nih.gov
(eric.mckay@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 HHS-NIH-NIDA-CSS-75N95022Q00020 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 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 2022-04, with effective date 1/30/2022. (iv) The associated NAICS code 334516 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees.�� This requirement is solicited as a brand-name or equal full and open competition with no set-aside restrictions (v) This requirement is for a Hamilton NGS Star Workstation and accessories-Brand Name or Equal The following Hamilton brand-name or equal equipment is required: Cat No. 93774-03 -� NGS STAR Autoload w/ 96MPH and iSWAP - Qty(1) Cat No. 188122 - Extension Cover, MPH/iSWAP, Left or Right Side � Qty(1) Cat No. 92573-01 - Chute, MPH, Left-Side Front - Qty(1) Cat No. 92173-20 - STARline SCAP CLEAN AIR PROTECTION HOOD FOR UV LIGHT KITS � Qty(1) Cat No. 97310-11 - UV, SCAP, STAR, Autoload, Ext, w/ PANELS � Qty(1) Cat No. 49000-62 - NGS ARW Hardware Kit � Qty(1) Cat No. 199034 - HHS2 3.0 FLAT BOTTOM � Qty(5) Cat No. 190755 - HHS Heater Shaker Control Box - Qty(1) Cat No. OTP-ALPQ-0008 - Alpaqua Magnum FLX Magnet Plate - Qty(1) Cat No. 0203819-008 - MFX MAGNET MODULE,ALPAQUA - Qty(1) Cat No. 184089 - CO-RE Grip 1mL Waste Block, NEW - Qty(1) Cat No. 188228 - Multiflex Module, Microtiter Plate Rack Base - Qty(1) Cat No. 6601988-01 - Module, MFX, DWP, Prec-Tab, STD - Qty(1) Cat No. 96124-01- Single ODTC (Left Exhaust) 96 Well Kit for STARline - Qty(1) Cat No. 0205164-002 - INT HW, ODTC LEFT EXHAUST,LT1� - Qty(1) Cat No. 830358 - ODTC Plate Stack Carrier - Qty(1) Cat No. 63251-02 - System Controller for Windows 10 - Qty(1) Cat No. 63732-02 - STAR Table, bottom shelf - Qty(1) Cat No. OTP-45-266-026 - Ergotron Monitor Keyboard Arm - Qty(1) Cat No. 96959-02 - Ergotron Arm Mounting Bracket, Standard Table� - Qty(1) Cat No. Delivery Service - 4 Person Crew Delivery - Qty(1) Cat No. INSSTR45 - Microlab STAR Installation - Qty(1) Cat No. 62964-01 - Field Verification Kit II - Consumable Kit 1 - Qty(1) Cat No. 62964-04 - Field Verification Kit II - Consumable Kit 4 - Qty(1) Cat No. 199030 - Field Verification Kit II - Solutions Kit - Qty(1) Cat No. METH-PROGTRNG - Method Programming and Training - Qty(3) Cat No. 235905 - 1000 ?L Conductive Filter Tips - Qty(1) Cat No. 235903 - 300 ?L Conductive Filter Tips - Qty(1) Cat No. 235948 - 50 ?L Conductive Filter Tips - Qty(1) Cat No. 194051 -� 60mL Reagent Reservoir Self-Standing w Barcode Lbl - Qty(1) Cat No. 68069-01- Clear waste bags that fit the white plastic waste - Qty(1) Cat No. 814300 - ComfortLid - Qty(1) Cat No. SHIPPING - Shipping/ Handling/ Insurance - Qty(1) Salient characteristics Automated Library Preparation� Workstation must be able to provide the following features. � System shall provide capability for whole genome, whole transcriptome sequencing, and� targeted sequencing applications. System shall be optimized and qualified in collaboration with Illumina, New England Biolabs and Roche KAPA to support Next Generation Sequencing procedures. System shall be optimized to support sample prep method for Oxford Nanopore DNA whole genome sequencing, and RNA targeted sequencing. System shall be configured with 1-16 tips with a Multi-channel head (96 or 384) on one arm that utilizes the Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) technology, allowing independent Y spacing of all tips. System shall use Air Displacement pipetting technology and offer complete feedback on each individual channel. System shall not require liquid, tubing, syringes or system liquid waste containers. System shall use Monitored Air Displacement (MAD) and Total Aspirate/ Dispense Monitoring (TADM) technology for process verification during aspiration and dispense steps. System shall uses ADC (anti droplet control) to monitor the air pressure inside of the tips during sample transport to insure that no material leaks out of the tips. System shall use CO-RE technology to load and eject tips. CO-RE technology offers a Lock and Key mechanism for reliable tip loading (not friction fit). System shall not require air pressure to force the tips onto the 96/384 channel head or individual pipetting channels. System shall allow free on site gravimetric and absorbance testing of pipetting performance for GLP during installation. System shall offer a 1mL air displacement disposable tip channel with a dynamic pipetting range of 1ul-1mL. System shall offer an Optional 1mL air displacement disposable tip 96 channel TADM Head with a dynamic pipetting range of 1ul-1mL. System shall provide 3 modes for Liquid Level Detection: cLLD (Capacitance Liquid Level Detection) for ionic and polar liquid surfaces. pLLD (Pressure Liquid Level Detection) for non-polar solvents or small sample volumes. Dual LLD (combination of cLLD & pLLD) for detecting liquid through bubbles and for detecting between immiscible aqueous/organic phases. System shall allow for X, Y, Z gantry with integrated magnetic encoder for high positional accuracy and repeatability. System shall allow standard aerosol free tip removal. System shall allow for Optional CAP (Clean Air Protection) to create a HEPA filtered positive pressurized pipetting environment for Sterility. System shall allow for� Optional UV Light kit (software controlled) for added contamination prevention. System shall integrate with an On-Deck Thermal Cycler which allows the user to complete evaporation-free incubations and PCR steps without pausing. System shall come with standard Plexiglas covers on all four sides and the top for contamination prevention. System pipetting channels shall be able to pick up [optional] paddles for transport of plates, tip racks, and tubes around the deck. (vi) The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is within 180 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 T44, Bethesda, MD 20892 (vii) 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 52.225-2, Buy American 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). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (December 18, 2015) 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) The following are also attached, however only one will be incorporated in the final award: NIH Invoice and Payment Provisions (Feb 2021) HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (February 2, 2022) (viii)���� The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation � Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition.� (a) 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; (iii) past performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are (1) significantly more important than cost or 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. (ix) 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. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition. (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 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on March 4, 2022 and reference Solicitation Number HHS-NIH-NIDA-CSS-75N95022Q00020. Responses must be submitted electronically to Eric McKay, Contracting officer at eric.mckay@nih.gov Fax responses will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN06251488-F 20220227/220225230113 (samdaily.us)
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