2 Nitrogen Generation Systems with Integrated Air
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; a quotation is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL), Land Materials Management Division, (LMMD) is in need of two (2) nitrogen gas generation systems. Operation of the lab requires high purity nitrogen gas supplied to the instruments at flow rates which prevent the use of gas cylinders.
Minimal Technical Specifications for the Nitrogen System:
1. Must include an integrated air compressor to operate with sufficient pressure to supply the required nitrogen flow demand;
2. Supply nitrogen with a purity equal to or greater than 99.99%;
3. Supply nitrogen gas flow at desired purity for a minimum flow rate of 64 L/min Nitrogen;
4. 230V power supply;
5. Warranty/Preventative Maintenance included
Partial orders will not be accepted. Offeror's must include all requested items.
Delivery shall be FOB Destination and made within 90 Days After Award.
Delivery shall be made to the following address:
NRMRL CINCINNATI
US Environmental Protection Agency
National Risk Mgmt Research Lab
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
This is a full and open competition.
This acquisition will be processed in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
The solicitation number is 68HE0C18Q0055 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). All attachments are available through the FedConnect link included within this FBO posting. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01, effective 20 Dec 2018. This solicitation includes the following clauses and provisions:
Clauses
52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS.
FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS.
EPAAR 1552.211-79 COMPLIANCE WITH EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
EPA-H-42-102 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Provisions
52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION.
FAR 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW.
52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
For 52.212-5 the following clauses apply within:
52.203-19 Prohibition on Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements;
52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities;
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations;
52.233-3 Protest After Award;
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim;
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards;
52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment;
52.222-3 Convict Labor;
52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies;
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities;
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity;
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities;
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons;
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving;
52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act;
52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; and
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management.
Award will be made on a "Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable" basis. Quotations shall be submitted no later than April 4, 2019 3:00 pm (EST) via FedConnect.net. Quotations shall include all necessary documentation for EPA to verify Technical Acceptability of the proposed equipment to meet the specifications identified above. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Point of Contact for this requirement is Jenifer McCune, Contract Specialist email: mccune.jenifera@epa.gov.
Werwick, Brad
