Q -- LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES

Notice Date

April 27, 2001

Contracting Office

National Institute on Aging, Intramural Research Program, Gerontology Research Center, 5600 Nathan Shock Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21224

ZIP Code

21224

Solicitation Number

RFQ-RRB/CCL-2001

Response Due

May 16, 2001

Point of Contact

Ron Almond, Purchasing Agent, 410-558-8154 or 410-558-8105, Fax No. 410-558-8319

Description

This is a combined synopsis /solicitation for commercial item(s) prepared in accordance with Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This procurement is conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. Solicitation number RFQ-RRB/CCL-2001 should be referenced on all proposals. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 621511 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. The National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Gerontology Research Center, Baltimore, MD. intends to solicit quotes and award a firm fixed price contract for laboratory testing services. The contract will be issued for a base period, from date of contract award through September 30, 2001 and two option years (FY'S 2002 and 2003). The selected contractor shall be required to perform the following laboratory test and tasks: (1) Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, approximately 1000/year. (2) Hepatitis C Virus, approximately 1000/year. (3) Human Immunodeficiency Virus, approximately 1000/year. (4) Homocysteines, approximately 700/year. (5) Other none specific test, 500/year. (6) Provide pick-up for samples. (7) Issue reports of analysis within 24 hours. (8) Provide all labor, technology, materials, drugs, supplies, equipment, transportation, and other incidentals necessary to conduct testing. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Gerontology Research Center, Baltimore, MD. Quotation shall include, proposed delivery in days, pricing for item(s), the company Tax Information Number and DUNS Number. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (NOV 1999). 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2000) with Alt 1 included. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 1999). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (JUL 2000). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-1, Buy American Act, Balance of Payments Program, Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); 52.225-13,Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722,12724,13059,13067,13121, and 13129); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronics Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (21 U.S.C. 3332), the time period mentioned in paragraph (b)(1) of the clause is concurrent with the first request. See Notes (22)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010501/QSOL001.HTM (W-117 SN50K5Q1)