SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Maintenance and Repair Service for 7500 FAST Real Time PCR Systems
- Notice Date
- 3/1/2023 12:29:08 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811210
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- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N95023Q00101
- Response Due
- 3/15/2023 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 03/30/2023
- Point of Contact
- Hashim Dasti, Phone: 3014028225, Karen Mahon, Phone: 3014357479
- E-Mail Address
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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 75N95023Q00101 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. (iii)������ The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2023-01, with effective date December 30, 2022. (iv)������ The associated NAICS code 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the small business size standard is $34 million. This requirement is full and open with no set-aside restrictions. (v)������� This requirement is for the following services: Maintenance and Repair Service for 7500 FAST Real Time PCR Systems (vi)������ Background: The National Institute on Aging (NIA) owns two (2) 7500 FAST Real Time PCR systems manufactured by Life Technologies Corporation. This equipment is used by LMBI to perform cell nuclear DNA or RNA amplification. This equipment requires maintenance to ensure continued full function and continuity of NIA research data. Specific Requirements: The Contractor shall provide the Government with maintenance and repair support for two PCR instruments. Maintenance and repair support shall include all labor, travel, and replacement parts necessary to provide preventative maintenance support. Install new instrument software upgrades and train staff in use of the new software and troubleshoot problems in person and via telephone Monday thru Friday from 9AM to 5PM East Coast time. Technicians must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified. Replacement parts and software upgrades provided must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified. There must be priority on-site response for the referenced equipment including acknowledgement of repair requests within 24 business hours, and an onsite visit from a technician shall occur within 72 business hours. Government Responsibilities: When the Contractor is on-site for maintenance and repair support provision, the Government will provide workspace as well as access to a desktop computer and telephone for Contractor needs related to this requirement. Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide one report to the Government via email on a quarterly basis which details all maintenance and repair work performed for each instrument during the reporting period. The report shall be due on the last business day of each quarter. Reporting Requirements: The vendor is to provide reports which detail all maintenance and repair work performed for each instrument during the reporting period Travel: Travel time shall be included in the service contract. Key Personnel: Vendor shall provide a dedicated project manager to the government as a contact point for the services. Section 508�Electronic and Information Technology Standards: The contractor shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. � 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220), August 7, 1998 (vii)����� The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated period of performance is 4/1/2023 � 3/31/2024 with Two (2) Option Years (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 Items (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Dec 2022) 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) 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 (Dec 2022). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) 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 (Dec 2022) The following are also attached, however only one will be incorporated in the final award: NIH Invoicing Instructions with IPP NIH Invoicing Instructions without IPP (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 cost or price. Options: The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). 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)������� 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 Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, 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 March 15, 2023. and reference Solicitation Number 75N95023Q00101. Questions may be submitted electronically to Hashim Dasti, Contract Specialist, at hashim.dasti@nih.gov Fax responses will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
- Zip Code: 21224
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 21224
- Record
- SN06605077-F 20230303/230301230103 (samdaily.us)
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