SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Acquisition of an Optilab Instrument
- Notice Date
- 8/8/2022 4:13:17 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD BETHESDA MD 20817 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20817
- Solicitation Number
- NICHD-22-253
- Response Due
- 8/29/2022 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/13/2022
- Point of Contact
- Amber Harris, Fax: 3014803278
- E-Mail Address
-
amber.harris@nih.gov
(amber.harris@nih.gov)
- Description
- �� � �� �COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION WORKFORM (1)�� �Action Code: �Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (2)�� �Date: 8/8/2022 (3)�� �Year: 2022 (4)�� �Contracting Office Zip Code: 20892 (5)�� �Project Service Code: 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6)�� �Contracting Office Address: 6710B Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 (7)�� �Subject/Title: Acquisition of an Optilab Instrument� (8)�� �Proposed Solicitation Number: NICHD-22-253 (9)�� �Closing Response Date: 8/29/2022 (10)�� �Contact Point: Amber Harris (11)�� �Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD (12)�� �Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD (13)�� �Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD (14)�� �Contractor Award Date: TBD (15)�� �Contractor Name: TBD (16)�� �Description: (Background) (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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.�� (ii)�� �The solicitation number is NICHD-22-253 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). (iii)�� �The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06 effective May 26, 2022. (iv)�� �The associated NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1,000. �The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.� (v)�� �The Contractor Requirements are listed below: 1.0�� �PURCHASE ORDER TITLE Acquisition of an Optilab Instrument �� ��� � 2.0�� �BACKGROUND The Laboratory of Chemical Physics (LCP) plans to acquire an online differential refractometer (dRI) detector instrument to be used for determining molecular masses of proteins and complexes involving protein-protein, protein-nucleic acid, protein-detergent. �We looked for options for this instrument from the vendor Wyatt Technology because there is no other vendor who can provide such an instrument that would interface with the existing Wyatt instrumentation and software currently in use for determining molecular masses. �This is needed for the continuity of ongoing experiments and projects in LCP. � �� 3.0�� �OBJECTIVE The objective of this contract is to procure an online differential refractometer (dRI) detector instrument, Optilab, to be used for determining molecular masses of proteins and complexes involving protein-protein, protein-nucleic acid, protein-detergents, in various LCP projects including viral (Covid-19) proteins. This order will contain a trade-in discount. 4.0 �� �SALIENT / REQUIRED FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ��� �Optilab o�� �Differential Refractive Index ?�� �Range (RIU) : �-0.0047 to +0.0047 ?�� �Response Time (User Selectable): �0.1 to 5 seconds ?�� �Peak-to-Peak Noise (RIU) : � 7.5 x 10-10 o�� �Absolute Refractive Index� ?�� �Range (RIU): �1.2 to 1.8� ?�� �Sensitivity (RIU): �� 0.002 o�� �Fluidics� ?�� �Band Broadening: �< 12 �L� o�� �Fill Volume (inlet tubing + flow cell): �51.4 �L� o�� �Outlet Tubing: 370 �L� o�� �Pressure� ?�� �Back pressure created at inlet port ?�� �(@ 0.5 mL/min water at 20 �C): �<22 psi (1.5 bar) ?�� �Maximum back pressure allowed at outlet port: 30 psi (2 bar) o�� �Sample Temperature ?�� �Control Range: 4 �C to 65 �C� ?�� �Regulation: �� 0.005 �C o�� �Light Source Optilab: 660 nm o�� �Safety Sensors: �Vapor and liquid (leak) o�� �Electronics� ?�� �Digital Output: 22+ bits @ 10 Hz (Optilab) ?�� �Analog Output: � 10 V or � 1 V output, 18 bits resolution� ?�� �Computer Interface: Ethernet ?�� �Front Panel Display: 7"" (178 mm), high-resolution, multi-touch display for viewing/setting signals, instrument settings and diagnostics o�� �Auxiliary I/O ?�� �Inputs: �Analog In (16 bits, � 10 V A/D), Zero dRI, Purge, Recycle In, Auto Inject In, Alarm In� ?�� �Outputs: Autoinject Retransmit, Alarm Out, Recycle Out (to switch Orbit� between waste and recycle) ?�� �Dimensions: 58 cm (L) x 36 cm (W) x 18 cm (H) �� � Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor shall provide equipment and delivery services for Miroshnikova Lab Specifically, the NIDDK requires completion of the following tasks: Task Area 1 � Equipment Support � The Contractor shall provide on-site support by a Wyatt Scientist or Service Engineer for 1/2 day (travel expenses included) as determined by COR. Unlimited free telephone, e-mail, and FAX support for one year. Task Area 2 � Shipping Instructions � The Contractor shall provide the equipment to NIH, Building 5, Room B2-29, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD. Estimated Lead Time is 75 days as stated on quote. Please contact John Louis (contact information provided upon award). 5.0�� �PURCHASE ORDER TYPE This Purchase Order is to be a firm fixed price.� 6.0�� �INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the place of installation - National Institutes of Health, NIDDK, 9000 Rockville Pike, Maryland 20892. (i)�� �This is a competitive requirement being pursued through the authority granted in FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. This is a requirement for a WYATT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Optilab. (ii)�� �Period of Performance: �Delivery within 75 Days of Award (iii)�� �The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (iv)�� �The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation � Commercial Items, is applicable. �Award will be made to the contractor providing the most advantageous quote to the Government. �Technical factors and price considered with technical factors outweighing price. � Specifically, the following technical factors will be evaluated: Equipment Specifications: Optilab a.�� �Differential Refractive Index i.�� �Range (RIU) : �-0.0047 to +0.0047 ii.�� �Response Time (User Selectable): �0.1 to 5 seconds iii.�� �Peak-to-Peak Noise (RIU) : � 7.5 x 10-10 b.�� �Absolute Refractive Index� i.�� �Range (RIU): �1.2 to 1.8� ii.�� �Sensitivity (RIU): �� 0.002 c.�� �Fluidics� i.�� �Band Broadening: �< 12 �L� d.�� �Fill Volume (inlet tubing + flow cell): �51.4 �L� e.�� �Outlet Tubing: 370 �L� f.�� �Pressure� i.�� �Back pressure created at inlet port ii.�� �(@ 0.5 mL/min water at 20 �C): �<22 psi (1.5 bar) iii.�� �Maximum back pressure allowed at outlet port: 30 psi (2 bar) g.�� �Sample Temperature i.�� �Control Range: 4 �C to 65 �C� ii.�� �Regulation: �� 0.005 �C h.�� �Light Source Optilab: 660 nm i.�� �Safety Sensors: �Vapor and liquid (leak) j.�� �Electronics� i.�� �Digital Output: 22+ bits @ 10 Hz (Optilab) ii.�� �Analog Output: � 10 V or � 1 V output, 18 bits resolution� iii.�� �Computer Interface: Ethernet iv.�� �Front Panel Display: 7"" (178 mm), high-resolution, multi-touch display for viewing/setting signals, instrument settings and diagnostics k.�� �Auxiliary I/O i.�� �Inputs: �Analog In (16 bits, � 10 V A/D), Zero dRI, Purge, Recycle In, Auto Inject In, Alarm In� ii.�� �Outputs: Autoinject Retransmit, Alarm Out, Recycle Out (to switch Orbit� between waste and recycle) �� � �� �Dimensions: 58 cm (L) x 36 cm (W) x 18 cm (H) Service Specifications: Provide 1-year on-site support by a Wyatt Scientist or Service Engineer for 1/2 day (travel expenses included) as determined by COR. Unlimited free telephone, e-mail, and FAX support for one year (Value to $350.00 per hour) as stated on quote � Evaluation Criteria�� �Acceptable�� �Unacceptable A. Technical �� �The equipment/service(s) proposed by the vendor meets the requirements in the SOW�� ��� � Summary �� �Overall Rating (Overall Risk) �� ��� � B. Cost/Price�� �1. �Offerors will be evaluated based upon cost/price completeness and accuracy to determine the validity of the price, realism, and risk. Technical Evaluation Rating Definitions� Rating�� �Definition Acceptable �� �Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate. Unacceptable �� �Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable.� (v)�� �The Contracting Officer will make a price reasonableness determination on technically acceptable quotes.� (vi)�� �FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications � Commercial Items, is applicable. �An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision. � (vii)�� �FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (viii)�� �FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. �Including the following clauses and Prohibitions: i.�� �52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation ii.�� �52.222-19, Child Labor�Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O. 13126). iii.�� �52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities iv.�� �52.222-26, Equal Opportunity v.�� �52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities vi.�� �52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496) vii.�� �52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons viii.�� �52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving� ix.�� �52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83) x.�� �52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Additional Clauses: i.�� �52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer� System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) ii.�� �FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (ix)�� �Additional Contract Requirements: None (x)�� �The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable.� (xi)�� �Offers shall be submitted via email to amber.harris@nih.gov (17)�� �Place of Contract Performance:� �� �National Institute of Health, NIDDK �� �5 Memorial Drive � � Bethesda, MD 20892 (18)�� �Set-aside Status: This is not applicable to this requirement. �
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
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