Protein Simple BIOMARKER ANALYSIS SYSTEM
This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 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 (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-RML-1978554 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number/Effective Date: FAC 2019-02/06-05-2019.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325414, Biological Product Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. This requirement is set aside exclusively for small business. The acquisition is being competed with brand name restrictions.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a brand name requirement for the following item.
Brand Name Only Requirements:
Manufacturer: Protein Simple
Catalog# 600-100 - Ella System - A microfluidic based immunoassay platform. System includes instrument, computer, Windows® operating system, Simple Plex Runner and Explorer software (10-seat license), 1 verification cartridge, and one-year warranty that includes depot service.
DELIVERY: FOB Point shall be Destination, Bethesda, MD. Place of Performance is NIH/NIAID, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892
Quote submissions must include the following:
Only the product asked for in this solicitation to include shipping and handling charges.
The government intends to a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following; capability to meet the requirements, delivery time, warranty, and price to the government.
The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
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 (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Dec 2014) is updated in your SAM record)
FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (July 2013)
FAR 52.203-19 - Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.
The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (May 2019)
*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.
FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JULY 2016)
FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services Nov 1999
FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend Term of Contract Mar 2000
FAR 17.207 Exercise of Options
HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (January 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar
& https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.
Submission shall be received not later than Monday July 22nd, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. EASTERN TIME.
Offers may be mailed, e-mailed to janna.weber@nih.gov
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 Janna Weber @ janna.weber@nih.gov.
Janna Weber, Purchase Agent, Email janna.weber@nih.gov
