1 YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT FOR DISCOVERY ULTRA STAINER UNITS
This notice is a Notice of Intent. (NOI). This notice is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This is a Notice of Intent to award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This is not a request for competitive quotes.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to:
Roche Diagnostics
9115 HAGUE RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256-1025
This contract is for Two (2) Service Agreements for DISCOVERY ULTRA STAINING SYSTEMS. Period of Performance is: 04/01/2019 -03/31/2020
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219 with a small business size standard of 20.5. Roche Diagnostic is other than a small business.
This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement. The Government plans to award a contract for this requirement within 30 days of this notice.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy this requirement. The Government understands that Roche Diagnostics is the only vendor which can provide the requested services for NIAID. However, firms that believe they can provide the capability required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit a quotation that will be considered by this Agency in writing to the identified point of contact before the closing date of this notice. Such documentation shall be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit offers on NOI-RML-C-1958670
All responsible sources who are certified by Roche Diagnostics as authorized third party repair vendors must provide certification from Roche Diagnostics that they are authorized and certified to perform these services and have access to OEM parts and supplies. All responsible sources may submit a response that will be considered. Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, past performance, delivery, warranty, price and the best value to the government.
For additional information or to submit responses, please contact Diana Rohlman, diana.rohlman@nih.gov. Must note posting number in subject line of email.
Diana Rohlman, Purchasing Agent, Phone 4063639366, Email diana.rohlman@nih.gov - DIANA DRR1925093, Purchasing Agent, Phone 4063639366, Email millers2@niaid.nih.gov
