2-Synopsis-Intent to sole source for Maintenance of Instruments for Data Collection by CryoElectron Microscopes FINAL.pdf

Synopsis No. 75N96024Q00031

NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Preferred Service Agreement for Titan Krios G4 cryogenic transmission electron microscope (SN 9930351), Talos Arctica cryogenic transmission electron microscope (SN 9925483) and Aquilos cryogenic focused ion beam scanning electron microscope (SN 9955887).

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS

General Information

Document Type: Synopsis Synopsis Number: 75N96024Q00031 Posted Date: March 19, 2024 Original Response Date: March 26, 2024 Current Response Date: March 26, 2024 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment

Repair and Maintenance

Contracting Office Address

NIEHS

530 Davis Drive Durham, NC 27709

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with FEI COMPANY: 5350 NE Dawson Creek Dr., Hillsboro, OR, 97124-5793, UEI: CL4ELDSNT465

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. § 1901 – Simplified acquisition procedures, as implemented by FAR section 13.501, in accordance with (IAW) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This purchase is for: Preferred Service Agreement for Titan Krios G4 cryogenic transmission electron microscope (S/N 9930351), Talos Arctica cryogenic transmission electron microscope (S/N 9925483) and Aquilos cryogenic focused ion beam scanning electron microscope (S/N 9955887).

Equipment parts included that require service maintenance:

Krios G4 Ceta Phase Plate

X-FEG

Aquilos 2 iFLM Cryo Liftout Arctica Ceta Phase Plate Tecnai Vitrobot

As these instruments come off service agreements during the summer of 2024, several structure determination pipelines dependent on them could be affected by disruptions. A coordinated effort to maintain the instruments in optimal condition and ensure the performance of the pipelines necessitates a new maintenance contract. The solution should provide 4-hour targeted telephone support, 48-hour targeted onsite labor response, unlimited labor hours (including travel time and expenses), all necessary spare parts (including all accessories listed on the contract), a replacement Field Emission Gun (FEG) tip and a preventive maintenance visit (per instrument and per year) and software updates.

Thermo Fisher/FEI is the manufacturer of the Titan Krios G4, the Talos Arctica and the Aquilos.

Thermo Fisher Service Engineers are the only source trained to repair this high-end instrument.

Their service and part manufacturing infrastructure are peerless. There is no other certified repair service.

Period of Performance/Delivery: Base plus 2 option periods effective 8/14/2024-8/13/2025

This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to Chantal.cornelius@nih.gov, by March 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST.

Interested Parties in assisting NIEHS with this market research are requested to submit tthe following information in the format of a White Paper outlined below. The response should be concise (no more than 10 pages), 11 pt Calibri font, and address only the information requested below. Bulleted lists and summaries are acceptable. (Note: title pages, cover letters, etc., will not count against the total page limit).

Generic capability statements will not be provided to the requirements team for review.

Interested Parties shall provide the following information:

I. COMPANY INFORMATION

a. Company Name

b. CAGE Code

c. Point of Contract Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address

d. Company Website

e. ALL government contract vehicles under which the Company holds contracts (e.g., GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), NITAAC, OASIS, etc.)

II. BUSINESS SIZE

a. The anticipated NAICS for this effort is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The Small Business Administration (SBA) small business size standard for this NAICS code is $34 million.

b. Based on the NAICS 811210, identify your business size as Small or Large.

c. If a small business concern, identify which, if any, of the below small business socio-economic categories are applicable:

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB

Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business

(EDWOSB)

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

HUBZone Small Business (HZ)

d. If your company is an Other Than Small Business (OTSB) concern (i.e., large business), have you partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide the same or similar services as this requirement?

III. CAPABILITIES

a. Generally, describe your company’s capabilities in fulfilling the specifications included above.

b. Specifically, address the information in subparagraphs i. through iii below:

i. Concisely describe your company’s ability to provide the requested specifications. Include supporting information which demonstrates your company’s knowledge / capability to meet the specifications.

If your company does not have direct experience, please explain how you would meet the specifications utilizing experienced subcontractors, through a proposed contract teaming arrangement (CTA) or hiring qualified personnel.

ii. Has your company performed work of the same or similar scope as this requirement within the last three (3) years? Please explain.

For any contracts or projects for the same or similar work performed by your company within the last three (3) years, please provide the following information relating (no more than three (3) examples; government or commercial contracts):

• Brief Description of the Contract/Project

• Contract Number

• Period of Performance

• Contract Type(s) (e.g., FFP, T&M, Labor-Hour (LH), etc.)

• Commercial or Non-Commercial Requirement?

• Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

• Contract/Project Dollar Value

• Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

iii. Provide additional relevant experience/ information that demonstrate your company’s capabilities.

A determination by the Government not to compete this contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will only be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Mrs. Chantal Rosales Cornelius at the above email address.