FBO_Comb_Synp_Brand_Name_Equal_posting_08302019_Amendment_3.docx

· All coils must demonstrate functionality and proven history before shipping to the NIH which can include preliminary reports, publications, abstracts, conference presentations, or evidence of being used at other research centers

· All shipping, delivery and installation costs must be included in the quote. NCI will not be responsible after award is made if shipping costs are not included

· Coordination of delivery and installation with the NCI Technical Point of Contact (TPC)

DELIVERY / INSTALLATION

**The Contractor shall deliver the instrument within 240 days after award to: NIH/NCI Bethesda, Maryland 20892. The Contractor that receives the award shall be provided with the complete mailing address with the NCI TPC contact information. The Contractor shall notify the NCI TPC to schedule the delivery date and time and provide installation.**

TRAINING

Training for the coils shall be provided by the Contractor within 15 days of delivery. The training location will be held at the following location:

National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892

PAYMENT

Payment shall be made in arrears after delivery and acceptance of the NCI TPC. Payment authorization requires submission and approval of invoice to the NCI TPC and NIH Commercial Accounts.

BASIS OF AWARD

The purchase order will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotations meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the requirements/technical specifications stated above. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quote. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b)