Ion Torrent System Genome Sequencer
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluations and Solicitation for commercial items-as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued. The Government contemplates a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation.
The Food and Drug Administration's Office of Regulatory Affairs has a requirement for the purchase of, a brand name or equal Applied Biosystems Ion Torrent Genome Sequencer.
This equipment is needed to support the analytical demands requiring complete genome sequencing. The equipment is critical in order to accommodate high through put analyses needed in the event of food pathogen contamination outbreaks, current assignment requirements, and to provide a reliable back up for aging equipment.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516. Its associated Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees.
This procurement is a 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to www.sam.gov.
The following FAR clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
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
The solicitation is available, on the FedBizOpps website at http://fedbizopps.gov. Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and amendments. It is the responsibility of the offeror to monitor the FedBizOpps website for the release of the solicitation and amendments. Hard copies will be provided to individuals eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act upon request.
Tania Gates , Phone 240-402-7580, Fax 301-827-7106, Email [email protected]
