Andrew+ Liquid Handling Robot or Brand Name Equal
COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION COMPETITIVE Title: Andrew+ Liquid Handling Robot or Brand Name Equal (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 75N95019Q00346 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). 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; FAR Subpart 13.5-Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition teshold. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05, dated August 13, 2019. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. No set-aside restriction is applicable. (v) The NCATS Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC) is tasked with identifying and developing novel small molecule leads against a wide spectrum of human disease targets, which it accomplishes by screening thousands of small molecules in collaboration with both intra-and extramural researchers. In pursuit of this goal, the Center has a strong internal transdisciplinary team of scientists who continually discover novel small molecules and develop novel disease models for application against a wide range of human diseases. As such, discovering probe molecules and developing human disease models that could serve as starting points for therapeutics is of great interest within NCATS. NCATS is requesting a liquid handling robot that can automate pipetting, enabling more complex manipulation and grabbing of microplates, tubes and columns, etc. This type of flexible architecture enables the user to effortlessly transition from laborious manual pipetting procedures to error-free, fully-robotized lab workflows - without any knowledge of programming, laboratory robotics or automation engineering. An automated pipetting system will allow NCATS to begin optimizing assays at a scale previously not possible. (vi) Specific Requirements: Quantity Product Code Product (1) 218.2061 15 mL tube domino, or its equal (1) 218.2031 50 mL Conical centrifuge tube Domino, or its equal (1) 218.2181 8-ch pipette Reservoir Domino, or its equal (1) 718.8000 Andrew+ (includes waste base, waste container, power supply, cables, 1x single pipette adaptor, 1x multi pipette adaptor), or its equal (1) 718.0451 Andrew+ extended warranty (rental substitution for repair,+1 year extension), or its equal (1) 818.8010 Andrew+ indefinite License (for a given serial number), or its equal (1) 718.8351 Andrew+ Starter Kit, or its equal (Contains: 1x single, 1x- multi, adaptors, 3x tip dominos, 1x microplate dominos, 1x reservoir domino, 1x 50 mL domino, 1x Eppendorf tube domino, 1x 8-ch 1200, 1x single channel 5mL and 1x single channel 300 uL and one box of reservoir REQUIRES LICENSE) (1) AA780305 BH Tip 100-5000 l, ST (1x50), or its equal (1) AA790352 BH Tip 5-350 l, Refill (10x96), or its equal (1) AA790351 BH Tip 5-350 l, ST (10x96) STR, or its equal (1) AA791202 BH Tip 50-1200 l, Refill (10x96), or its equal (1) AA791201 BH Tip 50-1200 l, ST (10x96) STR, or its equal (1) AALH-LF790101 Filter Tip LowRet, 2-120l, 10x96, or its equal (1) 218.2001 Microplate Domino, or its equal (1) LH735.041AA Single channel AA pipette 5-120 uL, or its equal Service will cover all parts and labor up to and including replacement and installation of the unit. (vii) Delivery Date/Period of Performance: Six (6) weeks ARO with a one (1) year warranty that will begin the date of delivery. National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences 9800 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 (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, applies to this acquisition. (a) 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 approach (ii) price (iii) past performance (FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)) Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x) The Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) The 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. (xiii) The following FAR provisions or clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) 52.204-18, Commercial and Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services of Equipment HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015). 52.212-4(g), Invoice, is supplemented by the NIH Invoice and Payment Instructions (2/2014). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xv) Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. Respondents proposing on an equal product of the brand-name product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responses must be received by September 20, 2019 at 1:00pm, Eastern Standard Time and reference number 75N95019Q00346. Responses may be submitted electronically to Jessica Adams, Contract Specialist at jessica.adams@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted. (xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Jessica Adams, Contract Specialist at jessica.adams@nih.gov.. 75N95019Q00346 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
9/17/19, 2:02 PM Andrew+ Liquid Handling Robot or Brand Name Equal
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 1. Solicitation Number: 75N95019Q00346 2. Title: Andrew+ Liquid Handling Robot or Brand Name Equal 3. Classification Code: 66 4. NAICS Code: 334516 5. Description: This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background: The NCATS Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC) is tasked with identifying and developing novel small molecule leads against a wide spectrum of human disease targets, which it accomplishes by screening thousands of small molecules in collaboration with both intra-and extramural researchers. In pursuit of this goal, the Center has a strong internal transdisciplinary team of scientists who continually discover novel small molecules and develop novel disease models for application against a wide range of human diseases. As such, discovering probe molecules and developing human disease models that could serve as starting points for therapeutics is of great interest within NCATS. NCATS is requesting a liquid handling robot that can automate pipetting, enabling more complex manipulation and grabbing of microplates, tubes and columns, etc. This type of flexible architecture enables the user to effortlessly transition from laborious manual pipetting procedures to error-free, fully-robotized lab workflows - without any knowledge of programming, laboratory robotics or automation engineering. An automated pipetting system will allow NCATS to begin optimizing assays at a scale previously not possible. Specific Requirements: Quantity Product Code Product 1 218.2061 15 mL tube domino, or its equal 1 218.2031 50 mL Conical centrifuge tube Domino, or its equal 1 218.2181 8-ch pipette Reservoir Domino, or its equal 1 718.8000 Andrew+ (includes waste base, waste container, power supply, cables, 1x single pipette adaptor, 1x multi pipette adaptor), or its equal 1 718.0451 Andrew+ extended warranty (rental substitution for repair, +1 year extension), or its equal 1 818.8010 Andrew+ indefinite License (for a given serial number), or its equal 1 718.8351 Andrew+ Starter Kit, or its equal (Contains: 1x single, 1x-multi, adaptors, 3x tip dominos, 1x microplate dominos, 1x reservoir domino, 1x 50 mL domino, 1x Eppendorf tube domino, 1x 8-ch 1200, 1x single channel 5mL and 1x single channel 300 uL and one box of reservoirs- REQUIRES LICENSE) 1 AA780305 BH Tip 100-5000 l, ST (1x50), or its equal 1 AA790352 BH Tip 5-350 l, Refill (10x96), or its equal 1 AA790351 BH Tip 5-350 l, ST (10x96) STR, or its equal 1 AA791202 BH Tip 50-1200 l, Refill (10x96), or its equal 1 AA791201 BH Tip 50-1200 l, ST (10x96) STR, or its equal 1 AALH-LF790101 Filter Tip LowRet, 2-120l, 10x96, or its equal 1 218.2001 Microplate Domino, or its equal 1 LH735.041AA Single channel AA pipette 5-120 uL, or its equal Service will cover all parts and labor up to and including replacement and installation of the unit. Anticipated period of performance/delivery date: Six (6) weeks ARO with a one (1) year warranty that will begin the date of delivery. Requested Response: The intent of this sources sought notice is to define the procurement strategy (e.g. set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that NCATS intends to post soon. Interested contractors are requested to respond by (1) identifying how their proposed product meets or exceeds each of the seven salient charactistics listed above, by number; and (2) providing product literature, white papers, or capability statements that demonstrate their bona fide ability to supply such an instrument within the time frame described above. In addition, please state your business size status and whether you are the manufacturer or authorized distributor of the device you propose. Please note that NCATS is particularly interested in small business sources. If you are a small business, please state the type of small business (small business; HUBZone; service-disabled, veteran-owned; 8(a); veteran-owned; woman-owned; or small disadvantaged businesses) and your size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. The information submitted must be must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to jessica.adams@nih.gov, Contract Specialist at jessica.adams@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before September 15, 2019, 5:00pm, Eastern Standard Time. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). . 75N95019Q00346 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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