66 -- MVE LIQUID NITROGEN FREEZER & RACKING SYSTEMS

Notice Date

September 7, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146

ZIP Code

30341-4146

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-034PDIM2000

Response Due

September 18, 2000

Point of Contact

Luann Dean, Contract Specialist, Phone (770)488-2657, Fax (770)488-2670, Email LDean2@CDC.GOV

E-Mail Address

Luann Dean (LDean2@CDC.GOV)

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to purchase two (2) MVE Liquid Nitrogen XLC 1841 Systems and two (2) CBS 3301 Racking Systems. CDC believes that its requirements are met by only one provider, however all responsible sources that can meet the requirements listed herein may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency. Description of the requirements are: MVE Liquid Nitrogen XLC 1841 Systems: 1.) Designed for user who needs either vapor or liquid storage; 2.)stainless steel construction; 3.) large neck opening; 4.) with storage capacity from 5,000 vials to 30,000 vials; 5.) long term and safe storage of samples; 6.) must have a keyboard entry system for the entry of critical data for the function of the system, which requires an access code that is user definable to eliminate tampering with controls of the system; 7.) a control system which provides sequential purging of the level sensor line to eliminate ice build-up which can cause critical malfunctions in Liquid Nitrogen Level Sensing (heart of the controller); 8.) must contain one electronic module that is field replaceable in the event of service problems or failure; 9.) liquid nitrogen must enter the vessel through the annular space of the vacuum container to provide efficiency in filling, resulting in less nitrogen use and unwanted hardware within the chamber to interfere with inventory systems; 10.) the controller system must provide two temperature probes to the sample chamber. One is used to provide a temperature display of the warmest part of the chamber and the second can be inserted into the actual sample storage container to provide a data trail of sample temperatures for quality control validation; 11.) must have capability to test the validation of warm temperature alarm in the normal operating mode; 12.) must have liquid nitrogen consumption monitoring capability to allow for indication of failure before media is at risk; 13.) must have capability for tank production of 150C temperature without modifications resulting in higher consumption of LN2; CBS 330 Racking System: Accessory for MVE Liquid Nitrogen System described above; 13-2-C Racking System, capacity to hold 36 racks and 13 two inch boxes. This is a all or none requirement. Delivery must be made within 30 days of purchase. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLITICTATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The following provision(s) apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (MAR 2000) applies to this acquisition; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999); the evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) technical capability of the proposed system to meet the requirements stated herein, and (2) price. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses are hereby added to this clause: 52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination; The clause at 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition: (1), (3), (5), (7), (9), (11), (12), (14), (15), (17), (18), (20) and (24). OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH YOUR QUOTE. The best way to complete this certification is to download the FAR Clauses (Volume II) at http://www.arnet.gov/far, print out the clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification, and fill in the appropriate blanks. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. Offers will be due 09/18/00 by 12:00 noon EST at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Contracts Management Branch; Attn: Luann J. Dean; 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Facsimile offers will be accepted at (770)488-2670/2671. RFQ #034PDIM2000, Attn: Luann Dean, shall be clearly marked on the envelope and/or facsimile cover page. All responsible sources that can meet the above requirements may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Agency.*****.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000911/66SOL009.HTM (D-251 SN493935)