Synopsis Solicitation Azure Sapphire or Equal.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation No. 75N96021Q00008

NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Azure Sapphire Biomolecular Imager and Components or Equal Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

E McEwen 12/17/2020

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation Solicitation Number: 75N96021Q00008 Posted Date: December 21, 2020 Original Response Date: December 30, 2020 Current Response Date: December 30, 2020 Product or Service Code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Set Aside: HUB Zone NAICS Code: 423490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies

Merchant Wholesalers

Contracting Office Address

NIEHS/OA

530 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-09.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423490, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Transcriptional Responses in Disease Group is seeking to purchase Azure Sapphire Biomolecular Imager and Components or equal. Catalog numbers are provided below for identification purposes.

See Attachment I - SOW

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following or equal:

Supplies

Item # Qty Part Number / Description 1 1 Sapphire Biomolecular Imager - with RGBNIR IS1026 Laser scanner, Chemiluminescence Module, and Phosphor Imaging Module, includes Sapphire Mat, USB connector, power cable or equal

2 1 IS2011 Windows 10 laptop or equal Specifications – 15.6" LCD Notebook - Intel® Core™ i5-8250U Processor (Quad Core, 6M Cache, 1.6GHz,15W) - 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM - 500 GB HDD - Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (English/French/Spanish) - 1920 x 1080 - Integrated Intel HD Graphics620 DDR4 SDRAM - Bluetooth - English Keyboard - WWAN Supported - Ethernet-Network (RJ-45) - HDMI - 3 x USB 3.1 Ports - 1 x USB Type C Port

3 1 AzureSpot 2.2 image analysis software with unlimited installations or equal 4 1 Azure 200 AZI200 gel documentation system with UV or equal 5 1 IS1015/Sapphire Eraser or equal 6 1 IS1011 Multi-purpose Phosphor Screen or equal

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Fluorescent imaging

• Phosphor imaging

• Chemiluminescent imaging

• Near-IR and visible light imagining

Quoters must provide descriptive literature with their offer.

The Quoter warrants by submission of the information that the product offered meets the following requirements.

Items offered shall equal or exceed the above requirements and/or performance characteristics. These characteristics are not intended to restrict competition; all items offered which equally will perform the same functions will be considered regardless of irrelevant deviations in design.

Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order. FOB destination. The contractor shall deliver line item(s) to:

NIEHS Warehouse Attn: Dr. Jason Watts Building 110 105 TW Alexander Drive

RTP, NC 27709

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (Jun 2020)

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Nov 2020) http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212- 3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.”

3. FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020)

4. FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018)

2. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Nov 2020)

See Attachment II FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions

Additional Department of Health and Human Services Clauses:

• HHSAR Clause 352.202-1 Definitions JAN 2001

• HHSAR Clause 352.223-70 Safety and Health JAN 2001

• HHSAR Clause 352.232-9 Withholding of Contract Payments APR 1984

• HHSAR Clause 352.270-6 Publications and Publicity JUL 1991

• HHSAR Clause 352.270-7 Paperwork Reduction Act JAN 2001

• HHSAR Clause 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility DEC 2015

All quotations shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth McEwen, via email at elizabeth.mcewen@nih.gov and the Contracting Officer, Christopher Fisher, via email at christopher.fisher@nih.gov.

This is an open-market HUBZone set aside combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing (Reference 75N96021Q00008 in the e-mail’s subject line) via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth McEwen, via email at elizabeth.mcewen@nih.gov and the Contracting Officer, Christopher Fisher, via email at christopher.fisher@nih.gov, at or before December 28, 2020 at 1:00pm EST.

Submission shall be received not later than December 30, 2020 11:00 am EST via email to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth McEwen, via email at elizabeth.mcewen@nih.gov and the Contracting Officer, Christopher Fisher, via email at christopher.fisher@nih.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Faxed, hand delivered, or physically mailed quotes WILL NOT be accepted. The burden of ensuring the quote is received by this office, within the stated timeframe, is the Quoter’s responsibility.

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Point of Contact

Elizabeth McEwen Contract Specialist Email: elizabeth.mcewen@nih.gov

Christopher Fisher Contracting Officer Email: chirstopher.fisher@nih.gov mailto:elizabeth.mcewen@nih.gov mailto:chirstopher.fisher@nih.gov