Linkam THMS600 stage (Brand-name or equal), a T96-S temperature controller (Brand-name or equal), and a Nikon microscopy system (Brand-name or equal)
Solicitation Number: 75N95023Q00241 Title: Linkam THMS600 stage (Brand-name or equal), a T96-S temperature controller (Brand-name or equal), and a Nikon microscopy system (Brand-name or equal). Classification Code: 6640-LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES NAICS Code: 334516- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Size Standard: 1,000 employees Description: Linkam’s THMS600 System (Brand-name or equal), T96-S temperature controller (Brand-name or equal), and a Nikon microscopy system (Brand-name or equal) 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, to determine the method of acquisition, and availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. 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. Small businesses are encouraged to respond. For equipment/supply requirements, responses must include the place of manufacturing (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture). For equipment/supply requirements, small businesses must also address the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule). Background: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation’s leading medical research agency and the primary Federal agency whose mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability, conducting, supporting, and making medical discoveries that improve people’s health and save lives. A thermostage microscope is an important tool for any formulation lab that is involved in the development and testing of materials with thermal properties, such as polymers, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The microscope consists of a heating and cooling stage that allows the sample to be observed at different temperatures while undergoing various physical and chemical changes. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this procurement is acquisition of a Thermostage Microscopy System with brand name or equal parts to Linkam THMS600 stage (Brand-name or equal), a T96-S temperature controller (Brand-name or equal), and a Nikon microscopy system (Brand-name or equal). Project requirements: For reference purposes, the Thermostage Microscopy System that meets the need of this requirement is the Linkam’s THMS600 System (Brand-name or equal), T96-S temperature controller (Brand-name or equal), and a Nikon microscopy system (Brand-name or equal), as follows: Part Number Description Quantity THMS600 LINKAM THMS600 THERMAL STAGE (or equal) 1 T96-LINK LINKAM T96 CONTROLLER WITH LINK SOFTWARE (or equal) 1 PG32C-LINKOP-PKG CAMERA + LINK IMAGE CAPTURE MODULE UPGRADE (or equal) 1 9775 STAGE CLAMP FOR NIKON LV100 (or equal) 1 MDA41005 ECLIPSE LV100N-CH POL (or equal) 1 MBE65275 LV-LH50PC-CH PRECENTERED LAMPHOUSE (or equal) 2 MDP44205 P-N CENTERING 5-PLACE NOSEPIECE-NC (or equal) 1 79035 POWER CORD (LEAD FREE UL LISTED) (or equal) 1 MDB93105 P-TT3 TRINOCULAR TUBE T (or equal) 1 MAK10110 CFI 10X EYEPIECE F.N. 22MM-NC (or equal) 1 MAK12105 CFI 10X CM CROSSLINE EYEPIECE-NC (or equal) 1 MDL11300 STRAIN FREE ACHRO CONDENSER (or equal) 1 NKSOC20 NKON CONDENSER EXTENSION LENS 20MM (or equal) 1 QSCREW CUSTOM STAGE SCREW WELDED SHOULDER (or equal) 2 MDV40300 NIKON P-CL Quarter and first order wave plate (or equal) 1 MXA23045 LV-HL50W 12V50W-LL HALOGEN LAMP (or equal) 6 MUE13050 TU PLAN FLUOR EPI P 5X (or equal) 1 MUE13100 TU PLAN FLUOR EPI P 10X (or equal) 1 MUE21200 TU PLAN FLUOR EPI ELWD 20X (or equal) 1 MUE21500 TU PLAN FLUOR EPI ELWD 50X (or equal) 1 MBB63435 LV-TV-CH, TV TUBE FOR TI3 (or equal) 1 MQD42075 C-0.7X DXM RELAY LENS (or equal) 1 MXA22049 LV-UEPI-N-CH UNIVERSAL EPI ILLUMINATOR (or equal) 1 LNP96 LINKAM LNP96 COOLING SYSTEM LIQ NITROGEN (or equal) 1 MBE60201 LV-UEPI-N-CH UNIVERSAL EPI ILLUMINATOR (or equal) 1 MBN66923 LV-PO POLARIZER FOR LV-UEPI2 (or equal) 1 TRAINING SET-UP AND TRAINING INCLUDING TRAVEL 1 Salient characteristics The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are as follows: Thermostage Temperature control: A thermostage system has the ability to control the temperature of a sample over a wide range of temperatures, from sub-ambient to high temperatures. Thermal stability: The thermostage system must maintain the temperature of the sample with a high degree of stability to ensure accurate and reliable measurements. Heating rate: The heating rate of the system should be controlled and adjustable to provide precise temperature ramping for the sample. Sample stage: The sample stage must be stable and able to accommodate different sample sizes and types, including solids, powders, and liquids. Observation methods: A thermostage system must allow for the observation of the sample during thermal analysis, such as by using optical microscopy or other imaging techniques. Data acquisition: The system must be capable of measuring and recording data such as temperature, heat flow, or mass changes in real-time during thermal analysis. Software and analysis tools: The thermostage system should come with software and analysis tools to help interpret and analyze the thermal data collected during experiments. Delivery Installation 12-month warranty after installation Microscope Magnification: The microscope should be capable of magnifying the image of the object being viewed, allowing it to be seen in greater detail. Resolution: The microscope should be able to provide a clear, sharp image of the object, with sufficient resolution to distinguish small details. Illumination: The microscope must provide sufficient illumination to view the object being observed, typically tough the use of a light source and lenses. Focus: The microscope should have the ability to adjust focus, allowing for precise positioning of the object and the ability to view it in different focal planes. Optical quality: The microscope must be designed with high-quality optics, including lenses and mirrors, to provide a clear and accurate image of the object being viewed. Field of view: The microscope should have a large enough field of view to provide an overall sense of the object being viewed, while also allowing for magnification of specific details. Ergonomics: The microscope should be comfortable and easy to use, with appropriate adjustments for viewing angle and height, as well as convenient controls for focus, magnification, and illumination. Delivery Installation 12-month warranty after installation Installation: Installation shall be performed by personnel authorized by the manufacturer to perform installation activities. The installation shall occur at a date and time scheduled by NCATS, no later than sixty (60) days from delivery. Moreover, where applicable in the Purchase Description, the Contractor shall assure that Installation Qualification (IQ) to stablish by objective evidence that all key aspects of the process equipment and ancillary system installation adhere to the manufacturer’s approved specification and that the recommendations of the supplier of the equipment are suitably considered as well as Operational Qualification (OQ) to stablish by objective evidence process control limits and action levels which result in product that meets all predetermined requirements are performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards and by qualified individuals, as per 21 CFR 820.75(b)(1). Quantity: One (1) in each of all products listed in (1-5), (7-13), (15), (17-27); Two (2) in (6) and (14); and six (6) in (16) in the reference table. Anticipated period of performance: Delivery in September 2023. Other important considerations: Cite any other information that is necessary for potential respondents to understand the nature of the potential requirement or proposed acquisition. In case domestic sources are available and capable of fulfilling the Government’s need, and a future solicitation is published, the Government will use evaluation preferences in accordance with FAR 25. Capability statement /information sought. Companies that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required products or services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately. Additionally, the capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) the professional qualifications of personnel as it relates to the requirements outlined, 3) any contractor GSA Schedule contracts and/or other government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) by which all of the requirements may be met, if applicable, and 4) any other information considered relevant to this program. Capability statements must also include the Company Name, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice. However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference the solicitation notice number. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2” x 11” paper size, with 1” top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted 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 is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. 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 Maggie Brant at e-mail address maggie.brant@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before May 8, 2023, 3:00 pm, Eastern 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 www.sam.gov. 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).”
75N95023Q00241 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
4/28/23, 9:56 AM Linkam THMS600 stage (Brand-name or equal), a T96-S temperature controller (Brand-name or equal), and a Nikon microscopy system (Brand-name or equal)
COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: Linkam THMS600 stage (Brand-name or equal), a T96-S temperature controller (Brand-name or equal), and a Nikon microscopy system (Brand-name or 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 75N95023Q00325 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; 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 (FAC) Number 2023-02, with effective date March 16, 2023. (iv) The associated NAICS code 334516- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees This requirement is if full and open with no set-aside restrictions. (v) DESCRIPTION Quantity: See attached Purchase Description Salient characteristics: See attached Purchase Description. (vi) The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is September 1, 2023. Delivery will be f.o.b. destination. The place of delivery and acceptance will be 9808 Medical Center Drive, Bldg. E, Rockville, MD 20850 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday tough Friday (except on Federal Holidays). (vii) The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html (End of provision) The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2022) FAR 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israel Trade Act Certificate Alternate II (Feb 2021) HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html (End of clause) The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Nov 2021). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (December 18, 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text. Offerors MUST complete the provisions at 52.204-24, 52.204-26, and 52.225-4 and submit completed copies as separate documents with their proposal. FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jan 2022) FAR 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israel Trade Act Certificate Alternate II (Oct 2022) NIH Invoice and Payment Provisions (Feb 2021) (xiii) “The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Nov 2021), 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 capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; (iii) past performance. Technical Capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement 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.” (ix) The Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2021), with its offer. If the offeror has completed FAR clause 52.212-3 at www.sam.gov, then the offeror does not need to provide a completed copy with its offer. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition. Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. (xi) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions as determined by the contracting officer are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xiii) 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. Each quote must state whether each item quoted is a domestic and/or foreign end product. All items (brand name or equal) in the purchase description must be quoted to be considered responsive. The Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, 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 quotations must be received by 4:00 p.m., EST, on DAY, June 2, 2023, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95023Q00325. Responses must be submitted electronically to Maggie Brant, Contract Specialist, maggie.brant@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted. ATTACHMENTS Purchase Description FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-4 Addendum FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Executive Orders–Commercial Items (Mar 2023) FAR 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israel Trade Act Certificate Alternate II (Oct 2022) NIH Invoice and Payment Instructions with IPP (April 2022)
75N95023Q00325 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
5/24/23, 9:28 AM