Instrument Maintenance Agreement
INTRODUCTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-14-362 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE
The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard of 500 Employees.
SET-ASIDE STATUS
This acquisition is not set-aside and is issued for full and open competition.
ACQUISITION AUTHORITY
This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72, dated January 30, 2014. The resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
Purpose
The purpose of this requirement is acquisition of a service contract to support the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Human Genetic Branch owned Illumina iScan, Illumina BeadStation, and Tecan LiHa instruments.
Project Requirements
The Contractor must be able to perform the following service for a Illumina iScan (Serial No. NO280), a Illumina Beadstation (Serial No. S248) and a Tecan LiHa (Serial No. 510000006).
The service contract shall include the following:
• One preventative maintenance per year to include:
o Cleaning and greasing
o Testing and adjusting the covered hardware to the specification
o Wear & tear parts
o Adjustments
o Instrument specific tests
o Service Report
o Travel costs and labor
• Full coverage on all service parts and labor
• 5x24 email support
• 5x18 telephone support (instrument, applications, bioinformatics)
• Three business day average on-site response time
• Critical and non-critical updates
• Applications support
• Access to online training modules
Anticipated Period of Performance
The period of performance is twelve months from date of award with no option periods.
Contract Type
The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement.
APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, is required with any offer submitted.
FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial items apply to this acquisition.
FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract applies to this acquisition.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows:
The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation on the basis of best value. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based upon the following:
1. The Offerer must include all services detailed in the project requirements in its quotation.
2. The Offeror must provide certification via a letter from the OEM stating that only OEM technicians/engineers, parts, and accessories will be used to perform the project requirements.
RESPONSE FORMAT
Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The price quote must include service descriptions per the requirements listed above as well as associated pricing. Price quotations must also include pricing for the above-noted option periods.
Contractors must provide their Company Name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Business Size, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information in their responses. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov."
All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-14-362. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Paul Marsalese, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].
Paul C. Marsalese, Contract Specialist , Phone 3015941971, Email [email protected]
