SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- (1) One Year Service Agreement on (8) eight Newport Spectra Physics Lasers, Ultrafast Oscillators.
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2022 2:55:34 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID BETHESDA MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-NIAID-2118101
- Response Due
- 4/10/2022 5:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 04/25/2022
- Point of Contact
- DIANA ROHLMAN, Phone: 4063639366, Laura Grey, Phone: 4063759812
- E-Mail Address
-
diana.rohlman@nih.gov, laura.grey@nih.gov
(diana.rohlman@nih.gov, laura.grey@nih.gov)
- Description
- This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 �Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,� as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-2118101 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).� This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-04 Effective January 30, 2022 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $22 Million. The requirement is being competed full and open, without a small business set-aside restriction.� The Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a requirement for a (1) one Year service agreement on (8) eight Newport Spectra Physics Lasers, Ultrafast Oscillators. � The equipment requiring coverage is: 1.�� �Mai Tai HP s/n 3277-EV � 2.�� �Mai Tai s/n 3102-EV� 3.�� �INSIGHTDS+DUAL-067 s/n 1405� 4.�� �Mai Tai HP s/n 5046� 5.�� �NEW - 2019 Insight s/n 2231� 6.�� �NEW - 2019 Mai Tai HPDS s/n 20575� 7.�� �Mai Tai eHPDS s/n 20452� 8.�� �Insight X3 s/n 2069 Service Requirements will include the following:� Period of Performance 05/01/2022 - 04/30/2023 ��� �Unlimited service visits by guaranteed OEM Technicians ��� �Unlimited guaranteed OEM Replacement service parts, components, or modules necessary for repairs, excluding 3rd party items and consumables ��� �To include all OEM parts, labor, and travel� ��� � � � �Must list a �Guaranteed On-Site Priority Response Time. Priority is defined as giving priority � � � � of a direct contract and not a separate billable service. Guaranteed On-site Priority response� � � � time must be equivalent to the priority service of a direct contract with the manufacturer. �The� � � � laser diodes at the heart of the system have defined lifespans and can fail at any time. � � � � � It is necessary for priority on-site service to be guaranteed with a direct contract with� � � � the manufacturer to avoid un-necessary downtime resulting in negative research � �� � � � outcomes and significant cost to the Federal Government. � � � �� ��� �These instruments are house within a Biosafety Level 2 facility Quote must include:� ��� �All service terms, conditions, and exclusions as a part of the quoted service, shall be included as an attachment to the quotation. Referenced or linked terms and conditions will not be considered nor considered for award. ��� �Must list and address all service requirements ��� �All equipment must be quoted separately and in the same order as the equipment list attached. � ��� �Period of Performance must be included on quote ��� �If you are a third-party contractor, please provide documentation confirming that a direct contract with the manufacturer will be obtained, an example of this would be a letter from the manufacturer confirming they would honor a direct contract thru a third-party provider on equipment not owned by them. � �� �Place of Performance: �NIH, 4 Memorial Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20814 United States.� Period of Performance 05/01/2022 - 04/30/2023 The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the service requirements and price.� The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:� By providing an offer to this RFQ, confirms your facilities acceptance, that the following Government Terms and conditions shall prevail over this award:� The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:� FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements � Representation (JAN 2017) 52.204�26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2022) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) 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 this address: �http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than April 10, 2022 @ 8:00 EST Offers may be e-mailed to Diana Rohlman (E-Mail/ diana.rohlman@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-2118101). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)� All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. � Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Diana Rohlman at diana.rohlman@nih.gov. �
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/3940ef9c176e4d9f80b83fea9d3ba082/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Zip Code: 20814
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20814
- Record
- SN06285442-F 20220402/220331230104 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's SAM Daily Index Page |