SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Biocomp Instruments brand of Gradient Station, Flow cell, and Fraction Collector
- Notice Date
- 7/14/2023 2:19:21 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID BETHESDA MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-NIAID-23-2175556
- Response Due
- 7/24/2023 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/08/2023
- Point of Contact
- Lu Chang, Phone: 2406273034
- E-Mail Address
-
lu-chang.lu@nih.gov
(lu-chang.lu@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-23-2175556 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) 2023-04 dated 6/02/2023.� The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is NAICS 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (size standard 1,000).� The requirement is being competed as a Brand Name or Equal requirement (considered full and open competition), and without a small business set-aside. National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID)�s Vaccinee Research Center (VRC), Molecular Immunoengineering Section and Respiratory Viruses Core (collectively �Program�) is engaged in research of the purification of virus-like particles as vaccine candidates. The Program laboratory develops tests that assist in pathologic diagnosis and identify potential targets for vaccine candidates. Program requires a gradient station to continue this research and its function will be a shared resource for the entire 2nd floor (multiple labs/PI�s) in Bldg. 40. Specifically, the required instrument is the Biocomp Instruments brand of Gradient Stations, which is composed of an automated density gradient instrument, fraction collector, and related accessories. This acquisition has unique technical and compatibility requirements. This equipment/part are required based on intended experimental design, compatibility with current lab equipment, and the proven ability of the product to produce consistent and reliable data.� More specifically, equipment/parts need to be identical to laboratory equipment already in-place.� Use of alternate products could negatively impact the manner in which samples are processed and analyzed.� Additionally, use of a different product from the one requested would require testing by lab personnel and would introduce unacceptable variables during research trials.� This brand name equipment/products are embedded into the several research programs, protocols, and laboratory processes of the BLS 3. To have successful research results, methods and parameters must be consistent.� Any changes during the study are unacceptable and may render years of existing data invalid.� Salient requirements must be maintained. Furthermore, this equipment/parts will be utilized to analyze, store, and manipulate samples.� Some of these samples are rare and extremely hard to replace/obtain.� Utilizing any alternative equipment that would jeopardize these rare samples and/or cause our research/data to be corrupted/destroyed is unacceptable.� At this time and considering the human life aspect of this research, any change in research variables are unacceptable, the risk is too high.� Thus, Program lab can only accept the Biocomp Instruments Ltd. brand and model of gradient station systems. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for the following: 1. #153 - Gradient Station Base Unit - (100-240v) With User Manual, 4"" Plate. Combines The Piston Gradient Fractionator And The Gradient MasterIn A Single Instrument. Specify Voltage. 2. #105-914A-IR - Gradient Forming Att achments - 9/16"" (14mm) Magnabase� Holderand Marker Block For Sw41 And Like Rotors Long and Short Caps 3. #151-114A - Fractionating SW41 TubeMount & Accs.-TubeHolder for 9/16""(14mm) X3 1/2""(Sw41) w/box of 50 Polyclear open top Sw41 ultracentrifuge tubes, retainer cap,cursor,2 piston tips & seals 4. #FC-2-UV-260/280 - Triax flow cell for dual 260 and/or 280nm scans (FC Software incl.)Triax Flow cell & PC software for simultaneous 260 & 280nm UV high resolution scanning of density gradients 5. #FC-PC-N - Laptop, Lenovo Ideapad 330-15ARR New15.6"" laptop w/ Windows�10 and Flow cell software preinstalled. 1 yr warranty 6. #151-203 - Gilson Fraction FC-203B Collector mfg# 171011G 100-240v CompatibleW/O 3-Way Diverter Valve. Finger And Solid Block Tube Holders Included. 7. #151-203-96 - Gilson Fraction FC-203B Rack, Code 15, One 96-Well Microplate; GilsonP/N 170415 8. #151-514A - Seton Centrifuge Tubes- SW41 - Box Of 50 9/16"" X 3 1/2"" Polyclear� Open Top Ultracentrifuge Tubes Required For Use In The Fractionator. 9. #151-REC-TRAIN - Recorded Video installation and training with complimentary 2 hour consultation 10. Shipping and Handling Delivery Date or Period of Performance: Delivery will occur within three (3) months of award. Place of Performance or Delivery: Bethesda, MD 20892. 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 technical capability to meet the requirements and price.� NIAID will evaluate quotes to determine the best value to the government.� NIAID will evaluate price only for those quotes, which are rated as technically acceptable. In the event quotes are evaluated as technically equal, price will become a major consideration in selecting the successful Offeror. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (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. FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements � Representation FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204�26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision: Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as ""brand name or equal,"" the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government�s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that ""equal"" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. ����� (b) To be considered for award, offers of ""equal"" products, including ""equal"" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- ���������� (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; ���������� (2) Clearly identify the item by- �������������� (i) Brand name, if any; and �������������� (ii) Make or model number; ���������� (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and ���������� (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. ����� (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate ""equal"" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. ��� ��(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an ""equal"" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. 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 07/24/2023 @ 11:00 AM EST Offers may be emailed to Lu Chang at � by 11:00 am eastern standard time July 24, 2023.� Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-23-2175556).� Late submission 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 email to Lu Chang at lu-chang.lu@nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN06749750-F 20230716/230714230044 (samdaily.us)
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