Chromatography_System_Posting.pdf

DESCRIPTION: The National Institutes of Health - NIAAA intends to procure the services of a contractor to provide a Chromatography system.

NIH- NIAAA has a requirement for the purchase of some Lab equipment. The requirement is for commercial items in accordance with the format under Simplified Acquisition Procedures at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603 and FAR 13, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and another written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect in the March 2005 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Revision, including all FAR Circulars issued as of the date of this synopsis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

Combined Synopsis/solicitation: The Lab needs NGC Quest 10 Plus Chromatography system-an instrument that will be used to purify proteins by Laboratory of Biophotonics and Quantum Biology Staff.

The proteins will be used to develop methods and instruments to study protein-protein interactions.

The instrument includes 10ml/min pumps, multiwavelength (UV-Vis) detector, and conductivity detector, automated sample injector, and fraction collector. All systems controlled through an onboard processor or external computer.

The NGC system was selected, because the Lab currently has one NGC system and a second system is required to increase the efficiency of protein purification. LMBQ Staff are currently trained on the NGC hardware and software and know the good and imperfect capabilities of the system. LBQB has an inventory of extra parts for the NGC system that will be interchangeable with a new system, which will save the government time and money. Existing and proven purification methods may be loaded on the new system for continuation of on-going studies. Existing parts and purification columns may be used in the new system. According to the Lab, Using a chromatography system from another manufacturer will further complicate an already complicated purification procedure.

Initial market research conducted by the Lab has shown availability of different models in Commercial market and so, this RFQ will award to the LPTA with all salient characteristics and compatibility with existing equipment at the Lab. All quotes will be evaluated equally after close of this solicitation and award will be made thereafter..

The proposed contract action is for which the Government does not intend to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Instead, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotations. This notice is a request for competitive quotes and all quotes received within the time and date of publication of this Notice# NICHD-22-098 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive procurement.

HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration/SAM and submit a price quotation by 10:00 am, ET, May 23, 2022.

Offerors should submit one copy of the quote to MOE FILALI via email. Electronic transmissions to

Moe.Filali@nih.gov are preferable but must be timely. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal is received by the date and time shown above.

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 NICHD-22-098 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 2019-05.

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. FAR Clause 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment;

FAR Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR Clause 52.213-4 to reflect the changes in FAC 2019-05 and FAR Clause 52.244-6 to reflect the changes in FAC 2019-05. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Interested vendors capable of providing the Government with the equipment specified in this synopsis should submit their quotation to the below address. The quotation must reference “Solicitation number” HHSNPitchbook07142020. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.

Quotations must be submitted by email to Moe.filali@nih.gov. Faxed copies will not be accepted

The following Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2005), 52.212-4 (Sept 2005), 52.212- 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2006). (6)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

Primary Point of Contact:

MOE FILALI Contracting Office Address:

NIH/NICHD Office of Acquisitions http://www.arnet.gov/far

6710B Rockledge Drive, Room 1145D

Bethesda, MD 20817

(w) 301.827 7737

Moe.filali@nih.gov mailto:Moe.filali@nih.gov