21-004243_Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

8-channel Transcranial Electrical Stimulator

Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

NIMH-21-004243

INTRODUCTION

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. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13— Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The solicitation number is NIMH-21-004243 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotes

(RFQ).

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334510 with a size standard of 1,250 employees is being considered.

SET-ASIDE STATUS

This acquisition is not restricted and available for full and open competition.

ACQUISITION AUTHORITY

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 threshold.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 dated June 10, 2021. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Background

The National Institute of Mental Health’s Laboratory of Brain and Cognition (LBC), Section on

Learning and Plasticity (sLaP), needs to acquire a transcranial electrical stimulator to determine the causal impact of specific networks of brain areas on human behavior. The device shall also be used to target particular brain networks in support of behavioral training, learning, and lasting plastic change.

Purpose

The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire one (1) neuroConn DC-STIMULATOR MC or Equal that meet all salient characteristics.

Purchase Description: neuroConn DC-STIMULATOR MC or Equal

The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the purchase description.

Salient characteristics: Refer to Attachment 1: Product Description for a complete description of salient characteristics.

Place of Acceptance

The place of acceptance shall be Laboratory of Brain and Cognition, 10 Center Drive, Room 4C216, Bethesda MD 20892-1366

FOB: Destination

Contract Type

The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement.

Invoicing shall be in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act and payment shall be made via

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Response Format

Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror’s capability of providing the equipment specified in this notice. A technical proposal is requested.

In addition, the quote must provide their company name, 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.

EVALUATION

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2 for complete details.

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) price;

and (ii) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2 for complete details.

The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Reference Attachment 3 for additional contract requirements or terms and http://www.sam.gov/ conditions as determined by the Contracting Officer are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders–Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 4 for FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.212-5 that are applicable to this acquisition.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of Attachment 5: FAR 52.204-24 and 52.212-3

Representations and Certifications with its offer.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

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.

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.

CLOSING INFORMATION

All responses must be received by 4:00 PM EST on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 and reference number NIMH-21-004243. Responses may be submitted electronically to sarah.adan@nih.gov and valerie.whipple@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Purchase Description

Attachment 2 – FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2

Attachment 3 – FAR 52.212-4 and Additional Terms and Conditions

Attachment 4 – FAR 52.212-5 (July 2021)

Attachment 5 – FAR 52.204-24 and 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications

Attachment 6 – Invoice Instructions