Avant_Garde__75N94022Q00125.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 75N94022Q00125 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 811219 and the business size standard is $22M. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to contract on a sole source basis with Avant Garde Scientific – 9217 Woodvale Dr – Damascus, MD 20872 to provide repair services and overhaul/upgrade of the Avant Garde Scientific’s Lynx Model 536LXI Tunnel washer.

This procurement is for necessary repair and overhaul (to include parts) of the tunnel washer being utilized by the lab. These are issues that have been identified during the preventative maintenance inspections from which Avant Garde is the holder of that service agreement. Thus, temporary emergency repair/fix was done and this procurement will allow for the permanent repairs/fix to correct any issues.

Avant Garde’s extensive history with maintaining the cage washing equipment within the 6B animal facility in addition to the vendors local supply network that ensures a rapid turnaround for parts needed so that the unit can continue to be utilized throughout the stages of the overhaul with minimal to no down time. In the past other vendors were unable to obtain parts needed for the repair of the equipment in a timely manner which resulted in extensive delays due to everything needing to be done manually by facility personal and prolonged downed equipment. Avant Garde’s can start the repairs/upgrades in a timely manner (which is critical) after receipt of order.

It is imperative that the procurement of Avant Garde’s parts and services to conduct the repair and overhaul to the tunnel washer unit be acquired to ensure proper function of the unit is maintained and the safety for cage wash staff is maintained so that increased operation cost, loss in research time and equipment itself, and ultimately loss of AAALAC accreditation does not occur

Services to include replacement / rebuilding of valves, overhauling of pump and motor assemblies, manifold assembly, inspection, etc.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR

6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.

The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation

– Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items – Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. Note: The contractor/offeror must provide a completed copy of FAR 52.204-24, "Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment" with their quote in response to this solicitation. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the service specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov. Responses to this solicitation must include enough information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities of providing all products and service (s) needed. Responses must be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements.

Quotations will be due w/in seven calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis, no later than June 23, 2022, before 10:00 am EST. via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov. Attn: Tina Robinson. The quotation must reference “Solicitation number” 75N94022Q00125. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# 75N94022Q00125 in the subject line of email.

Note: In order to receive an award, contractor must have an active registration for all awards in the SAM database @www.sam.gov.

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