Fully Automated Nucleic Acid Library Preparation System
(1) Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
(2) Date: July 3rd
(3) Year: 2014
(4) Contracting Office Zip Code: 20892
(5) Classification Code: 6640
(6) Contracting Office Address:
6701 Rockledge Drive
Rockledge II
Bethesda, MD 20892
(7) Subject/Title: Fully Automated Nucleic Acid Library Preparation System
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-DE-2014-165-KEW
(9) Closing Response Date: July 18th, 2014
(10) Contact Point(s): Kyle Wisor, Contract Specialist
(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: Est. $35,325.00
(13) Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD
(14) Contractor Award Date: TBD
(15) Contractor Name: TBD
(16) Description: Procurement of a fully automated nucleic acid library perpetration system
(i) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-DE-2014-165-KEW and the solicitation is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ)
(iii) The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-75 effective 24 Jun 2014.
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516 analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
(v) Items to be procured: (Brand name or equal)
i. Life Technologies Ion Chef System, Quantity 1
ii. Life Technologies Ion 316 chip Kit V2 BC, 8-pack, Quantity 1
iii. Life Technologies Ion Chef instillation kit, Quantity 1
(vi) The purchase of a fully automated nucleic acid library preparation system compatible with the NextGen Sequencer (Ion Proton) and Ion Personal Genome Machine (PGMTM) System currently in use by the NIDCR lab. Specifications as follows:
i. Ion Chef System
Run Time: Varies with chip type and read length selected
Frequency: 50⁄60 Hz
Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 28 in (71 x 55 x 71 cm)
Power Limit: 1,350 W
Product Size: 1 system
Current Limit: 14 A (max)
Voltage Limit: 100 V (min) to 240 V (max)
Operating System: Ion ProtonTM System, Ion Personal Genome Machine
(PGMtm) System
Compatibility:
Ion 314TM Chip (200 bases Q1 2014, 400 bases 2014)
Ion 316TM Chip (200 bases Q1 2014, 400 bases 2014)
Ion 318TM Chip (200 bases Q1 2014, 400 bases 2014)
Ion PITM Chip (200 bases Q1 2014)
Ion PIITM Chip* (TBA)
Operating Environment: Temperature: 15°C-25°C
High Throughput Compatibility: High Throughput-Compatible, Automated
Protocols
ii. Ion 316 Chip Kit V2 BC, 8 Pack
Platform: Ion ChefTM System, Ion OneTouchTM 2 System, Ion PGMTM
System
Run Time: 3-5 hours
Technique: Post-LightTM Ion Semiconductor Sequencing
Product Size: 8 chips
Number of Reads per Chip: 2-3 million
(vii) Date of delivery is 10 days after receipt of award.
Location of delivery is: National Institutes of Health, NIDCR
Bldg 10, Room 1n110
Bethesda, MD 20892
(viii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
i. Technical capability of the item to meet the Government requirement
ii. Price
(x) FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, is applicable. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.
(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Including the following clauses:
i. 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while
Driving (AUG 2011)
ii. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
iii. 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items
iv. 52.2232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
(xiii) Additional Contract Requirements:
i. A one (1) year warranty will need to be provided with the purchased
equipment
ii. Estimated shipping and handling.
(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable.
(xv) All responses must be received by July 11th, 2014 at 9:00 AM and must reference number HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-DE-2014-165-KEW. Responses may be submitted electronically to [email protected] or by U.S. mail to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisitions, COAC Services Branch,6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6151B, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902, Attention: Kyle Wisor. Phone: 301-402-3670; Fax responses will not be accepted
(17) Place of Contract Performance:
National Institutes of Health, NIDCR
Bldg 10, Room 1n110
Bethesda, MD 20892
(18) Set-aside Status: None
Kyle Wisor, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-402-3670, Email [email protected] - Rashida Ferebee, Contracting Officer
