Attachment07.17.18.docx

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

A complete quotation package must contain the following items:

· Price Schedule

· Company DUNNS number

· Company POC and number

· 2 Past performance references

· Proof Tubes and Caps have passed ISO accreditation

· Any entity wishing to do business with the Federal Government must first obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website:

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

· A completed ONLINE and ACTIVE Registration in the Federal Government’s System for Award Management at http://sam.gov.

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (J) Provision and & 52.212-4 (T) (1 Commercial Terms and Conditions; any entity wishing to do business with the federal government under a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based contract must also be registered in SAM at http://sam.gov. ****REGISTRATION IS FREE PLEASE IGNORE ANY SITE THAT REQUIRES PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION***

· ONLINE Completion of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. Any entity wishing to do business with the USDA Shall complete certifications electronically at http://sam.gov. or via http://www.acquisition.gov Offerors shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov or at http://sam.gov . If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (r) of this provision (See Pages numbered 15 - 28 )

This solicitation contains clauses and provisions for: FAR Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.211-6 Manufacturer name and Part number offered is Vials PN Corning 430657 [ ] yes [ ]No Alternate Product: ______________________________________________________ Manufacturer name and Part number offered is Caps PN Corning 431324 [ ] yes [ ]No Alternate Product: ______________________________________________________ Manufacturer name and Part number offered is Tray PN Corning 431131 [ ] yes [ ]No Alternate Product: ______________________________________________________

Schedule B: Pricing

Base year 1 Item Description 9/1/2018-08/31/2019

Of 500 Estimated Total Dollar Amount based on Max Qty

Cryogenics externally thread, polypropylene self-standing 1.2 ml-1.5 ml cryovial

Ordering Period 1 Item Description 9/1/2019-08/31/2020

Cryogenics externally thread, polypropylene self-standing 1.2 ml- ml cryovial

Ordering Period 2 Item Description 9/1/2020-08/31/2021

Cryogenics externally thread, polypropylene self-standing 1.2 ml – 1.5 ml cryovial

Ordering Period 3 Item Description

9/1/2021-08/31/2022

Cryogenics externally thread, polypropylene self-standing 1.2 ml – 1.5 ml cryovial

Ordering Period 4 Item Description 9/1/2022-08/31/2023

Cryogenics externally thread, polypropylene self-standing 1.2 ml – 1.5 ml cryovial

Number of days for delivery to JOB 1 Ames, IA 50010 (ARO) _____________

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal

Manufacturer name and Part number offered is Vials PN Corning 430657 [ ] yes [ ]No Alternate Product: ______________________________________________________ Manufacturer name and Part number offered is Caps PN Corning 431324 [ ] yes [ ]No Alternate Product: ______________________________________________________ Manufacturer name and Part number offered is Tray PN Corning 431131 [ ] yes [ ]No Alternate Product: ______________________________________________________

FAR Clause 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (Applies to this solicitation) In accordance with (FAR) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. (b) (AUG 1999) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by—

(i) Brand name - _____________________________________

(ii) Make or model number____________________________________

(iv) Product manufactured in U.S. [ ] Yes [ ] No

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

1.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery Contract to supply Cyrovials, caps and trays. All cost to include but not limit to: overhead, general and administrative, profit, insurance, and transportation. The period of performance on the contract is from date of award and not to exceed five years.

Upon Award, the First Order will be for 170 cases

1.1 Performance Requirement

Statement of Work Introduction:

USDA-APHIS, VS, National Veterinary Services Laboratory Ames, IA, must purchase sterile plastic tubes used to aliquot samples for assembly of proficiency test kits. The tubes must come sterile with caps and tubes bagged separate to streamline kit assembly.

Scope:

NVSL expect to find a company to provide the desired type of tubes and caps bagged and sterilized separately for a period of 5 years. The requirement is quantities of 50 tubes/caps per bag and 10 bags per case.

Requirements:

Tube requirements are as listed:

1. Tubes and caps must be bagged separate

2. External threaded, polypropylene, must withstand temperatures to -196⁰ C

3. 1.2 ml – 1.5 ML capacity

4. Conical bottom, self-standing design that allows tubes to lock in a tray for single-handed manipulation

5. Must provide locking trays with the capacity to hold 50 vials

6. Dimensions: diameter of tube 0.50 inches, length with cap 1.59 inches, diameter of cap 0.54 inches (tolerances ± 0.05 inches)

7. Caps contain silicone washer for a protected seal

8. Tubes and caps must be sterilized by gamma radiation and the process of sterilization must be certified

9. Tubes and caps must be certified nonpyrogenic and DNase/RNase-free

10. ISO accreditation

11. FOB destination

Delivery:

NVSL required delivery of first issued task order to be within 6-8 weeks of issuance.

1.2 Inspection and Testing Provisions NA

1.3 Brand Name or Equal descriptions as described under Requirements.

Vials PN Corning 431347 Caps PN Corning 431348 Tray PN Corning 431131

However; a vendor who believes they have a product of equal salient characteristics may submit an alternate product for testing.

2.0 Delivery and Acceptance

Shipment will be FOB Destination and inspection and acceptance is in accordance with FAR Clause 52.2124(a), and performance requirements 1.1 thru 1.3

SHIPPING

The contractor is responsible for shipping to Ames, Iowa, 50010

3.0 Contract Administration

The USDA designated Points of Contact (POC) to coordinate the work to be completed under this BPA are is listed below:

Contracting Officer:

Sarah Schauf

USDA/APHIS

1920 Dayton Ave Ames, IA 50010 Sarah.c.schauf@aphis,usda,gov Phone: 515-337-7572

Technical POC

Terra Jensen

USDA/APHIS

1920 Dayton Ave Ames IA 50010 Terra.a.Jensen@aphis.usda.gov Phone 515-337-7877

4.0 Ordering and Invoicing

After Award of the base Contract; USDA APHIS will issue delivery orders.

Payment is 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice, in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903).

Please see https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm and submit invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Enroll at https://www.ipp.gov/.

This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

The Contractor shall submit an original invoice (or electronic invoice, if authorized,) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices (https://www.ipp.gov).