BC T100 Processing Unit Maintenance
Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation Number: NOI-RML6-14014
Posted Date: 06/05/2015
Response Date: 06/15/15
Set Aside: none
NAICS Code: 811219
Classification Code: 66
Contracting Office Address:
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive MSC 4811 Room 2NE70-A, Bethesda, MD 20817
Title: BC T100 Processing Unit Maintenance
Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact
Laura Grey Lynda Kieres
Description:
This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation/Notice of Intent. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences the manufacturer of the BC T100 Processing Unit and the only Vendor able to offer parts and certified technicians. 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; quotes are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit offers on NOI-RML6-14014.
Acquisition is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-74 May 30, 2014.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219 with a small business size standard of $19,500,000.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking to purchase a Maintenance agreement for the Biacore T100 Processing unit. The agreement must include: 2 Preventative maintenance visits will all parts, travel and labor included. All work to be performed by certified technicians. FOB Point shall be Destination; Rockville, MD 20852.
Place of Performance:
NIH / NIAID
12735 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20852
United States
Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, and the best value to the government.
The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (April 2014)
FAR 52.213-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2013)
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
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2014)
FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (May 2014)
The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.
HHSAR 352.222.70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity (Jan 2010)
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 or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.
This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation/Notice of Intent for (title of solicitation) as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The Terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
(Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).)
Submission shall be received not later than (specify date, time and time zone).
Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to (Purchasing Agent); (Fax - 406-363-9288), (E-Mail/ email address). Late submissions 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 e-mail to (Purchasing Agent and email address).
[email protected]
Laura L Grey, Purchasing Agent, Phone 4063759812, Email [email protected] - Lynda Kieres, Contracting Officer, Phone 406-363-9210, Fax 406-363-9288, Email [email protected]
