Comb_Syn_Brand Name or Equal Cytek (Final).pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Brand Name or Equal Cytek Biosciences NL 2000 Flow Cytometer Solicitation No.: 75N91021Q00011 Posted Date: January 27th, 2021 Response Date: February 5th, 2021 Classification Code: 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Genetics Branch / Leukemia Biology Section, has a need for one (1) Brand Name or Equal Cytek Biosciences Northern Lights (NL) 2000 Flow Cytometer.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and shall be processed in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be provided in relation to the stated need contained herein. This solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ) and includes applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-04 (1-19-2021).

This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, under North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) for which the small business size standard is 1,000 or fewer employees. One Firm-Fixed-Priced award is anticipated to be made in relation to this solicitation.

1.0 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

This requirement is for one (1) brand name or equal Cytek Biosciences NL 2000 Flow Cytometer.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) is applicable to this requirement.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Genetics Branch (GB)/Leukemia Biology Section uses flow cytometry for the characterization of leukemias in mice. Leukemia is sporadic and unpredictable; typically providing little advance notice as to when sick/moribund mice will need to be euthanized. One major classification scheme for both human and mouse leukemias is based on identification of proteins located on the surface of the leukemic cell. These proteins are identified through the use of antibodies which bind specifically to the protein of interest on the cell surface.

The antibody that binds is engineered to contain a fluorochrome (a molecule similar to a dye), which will fluoresce when stimulated by light of a certain wavelength. The fluorochrome releases light that has unique characteristics and can be detected by a detector set at a specific wavelength. A major advantage of the newer spectral flow cytometer is that they have 24 detectors, as opposed to one or two detectors. This allows a more detailed characterization of the light emitted by the fluorochrome.

The detailed characterization of the light emitted allows the scientist to more simply use several (potentially as many as 24) different fluorochromes simultaneously. This in turn allows the scientist to detect cells with unique combinations of proteins on the cell surface, resulting in a more detailed, state-of-the-art characterization of the leukemic cell. The combination of cell surface proteins is referred to as the immunophenotype of the leukemia, and is optimally carried out using fresh, as opposed to cryopreserved leukemia samples.

The current instrument is used not solely by the GB lab, but by members of five additional labs.

These labs use the flow cytometer for several additional assays. Cells are often genetically modified to determine the effect of a particular gene; the modified cells are often “tagged” with a protein that fluoresces green (green fluorescent protein; GFP) or other fluorescent proteins. Successfully modified cells can be identified by the flow cytometer. The flow cytometer also allows scientists to identify cells undergoing programmed cell death, or apoptosis. Finally, some labs will use flow cytometry to determine which phase of the cell division cycle a cell, or population of cells, is in.

3.0 TYPE OF ORDER

This is a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

4.0 SPECIAL ORDER REQUIREMENTS

4.1 PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

The following product features/characteristics are required:

Must not require use of band pass filters.

Must use full spectrum unmixing.

Must use two (2) spatially separated laser beams capable of being automatically adjusted during instrument QC. Lasers geometry must be optimized for small particle detection.

Must use at least 24 detectors or similar configuration allowing for efficient continuous spectrum capture within the 488 nanometer (nm) to 750 nm spectrum.

Detectors must allow a dynamic range of >6 logs.

Must use Avalanche Photodiodes (APD) detectors.

Must use vacuum fluidics.

Must use software capable of supporting live unmixing during acquisition; allowing the operator to make adjustments in real-time.

Must be able to fit on a benchtop space: 62 wide x 29 deep x 44 height (in.)

Must have flow rate of at least 60 uL/min.

4.2 DELIVERY / INSTALLATION

Delivery shall be made within 60 business days of the purchase order award. All shipping/handling (including FOB) and delivery/installation fees shall be included in the quote. Upon delivery, the Contractor shall notify the NCI Technical Point of Contract (POC), TBD at award, to schedule the installation date and time, which will occur within 14 business days of delivery. Installation shall be performed, or under the direct supervision of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified technician. Equipment shall be delivered and installed at the following address:

ATTN: TBD at Award Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics, CCR/NCI/NIH 37 Convent Drive, Bldg 37, Room 6002 Bethesda, MD 20892 E-Mail: TBD at Award; Telephone: TBD at Award

4.3 TRAINING

The Contractor shall provide two (2) business days of training for a minimum of four (4) staff, within 30 days of equipment installation. All training expenses, including materials and or travel expenses shall be included in the quoted price.

4.4 WARRANTY

The Contractor shall provide a one (1) year no fault warranty from date of final installation on all equipment, materials, and software. Warranty shall include repair and or replacement of parts, including travel, labor, and materials, at no additional cost to the Government. This warranty shall include a minimum of two (2) maintenance visits and phone support services.

5.0 PAYMENT

Payment shall be made upon delivery, installation, and inspection and acceptance of the Government.

Payment authorization requires submission and approval of invoices to the COR and NIH OFM, in accordance with the payment provisions listed below:

The following clause is applicable to all Purchase Orders, Task or Delivery Orders, and Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Calls: Prompt Payment (Jan 2017) FAR 52.232-25. Highlights of this clause and NIH implementation requirements follow:

I. Invoice Requirements

A. An invoice is the Contractor's bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed. A proper invoice is an "Original" which must include the items listed in subdivisions 1 through 12, below, in addition to the requirements of FAR 32.9. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the Contractor will be notified of the defect within 7 days after the date the designated billing office received the invoice (3 days for meat, meat food products, or fish, and 5 days for perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, edible fats or oils) with a statement of the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. (See exceptions under II., below.)

Untimely notification will be taken into account in the computation of any interest penalty owed the Contractor.

1. Vendor/Contractor: Name, Address, Point of Contact for the invoice (Name, title, telephone number, e-mail and mailing address of point of contact).

2. Remit-to address (Name and complete mailing address to send payment).

3. Remittance name must match exactly with name on original order/contract. If the

Remittance name differs from the Legal Business Name, then both names must appear on the invoice.

4. Invoice date.

5. Unique invoice #s for all invoices per vendor regardless of site.

6. NBS document number formats must be included for awards created in the NBS:

Contract Number; Purchase Order Number; Task or Delivery Order Number and Source Award Number (e.g., Indefinite Delivery Contract number; General Services Administration number); or, BPA Call Number and BPA Parent Award Number.

7. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) or DUNS + 4 as registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

8. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). In those exceptional cases where a contractor does not have a DUNS number or TIN, a Vendor Identification Number (VIN) must be referenced on the invoice. The VIN is the number that appears after the contractor’s name on the face page of the award document.

9. Identify that payment is to be made using a three-way match.

10. Description of supplies/services that match the description on the award, by line billed.*

11. Freight or delivery charge must be billed as shown on the award. If it is included in the item price do not bill it separately. If identified in the award as a separate line item, it must be billed separately.

12. Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, Extended Price of supplies delivered or services performed, as applicable, and that match the line items specified in the award.*

NOTE: If your invoice must differ from the line items on the award, please contact the Contracting Officer before submitting the invoice. A modification to the order or contract may be needed before the invoice can be submitted and paid.

B. Shipping costs will be reimbursed only if authorized by the Contract/Purchase Order. If authorized, shipping costs must be itemized. Where shipping costs exceed $100, the invoice must be supported by a bill of lading or a paid carrier's receipt.

C. The Contractor shall submit invoice to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Office of

Financial Management (OFM) via email at invoicing@nih.gov with a copy to the approving official, as directed below. The Contractor must follow step-by-step instructions as stated in the NIH/OFM Electronic Invoicing Instructions for NIH Contractors/Vendors, which is included as an attachment on the website at https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files. The invoice shall be transmitted as an attachment via email to the address listed above in one of the following formats: Word, or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The Contractor must submit only one invoice per email. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your invoice unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the electronic invoice to the Technical Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer’s Representative/Technical Point of Contact Name- ___________________Email Address-

For inquiries regarding the status of invoices, contact OFM Customer Service via email at ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com or via phone at 301-496-6088. To send your inquiries via other available communication methods refer to the OFM Customer Service website at https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Customer-Service.aspx.

Note: The OFM Customer Service is open Eastern Standard Time Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed between 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

II. Invoice Payment

A. Except as indicated in paragraph B., below, the due date for making invoice payments by the designated payment office shall be the later of the following two events:

1. The 30th day after the designated billing office has received a proper invoice.

2. The 30th day after Government acceptance of supplies delivered or services performed.

B. The due date for making invoice payments for meat and meat food products, perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, and edible fats or oils, shall be in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, as amended.

III. Interest Penalties

A. An interest penalty shall be paid automatically, if payment is not made by the due date and the conditions listed below are met, if applicable.

1. A proper invoice was received by the designated billing office.

2. A receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment was processed and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with a term or condition.

3. In the case of a final invoice for any balance of funds due the contractor for supplies delivered or services performed, the amount was not subject to further settlement actions between the Government and the Contractor.

B. Determination of interest and penalties due will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Prompt Payment Act, as amended, the Contract Disputes Act, and regulations issued by the Office of Management and Budget.

IV. PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS, FAR 52.232-40 (December 2013)

a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the prompt Payment Act.

c) Include the substance of this clause, include this paragraph c, in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of Clause)

6.0 PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved].

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved].

___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

_X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6

___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

___ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9 ___ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

___ (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

___ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

___ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

_X_ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C.

4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110- 138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

___ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

___ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

___ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

___ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

___ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

___ (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

___ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

___ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

___ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e ) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph €(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L.

115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212)

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627)

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989)

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph € of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) – CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE:

Clause No. Title

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (OCT 2020) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)FAR 52.247-35 F.O.B Destination, Within Consignee’s Premises (APR 1984)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) –

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

Clause No. Title

HHSAR 325.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations

(DEC 2015)

HHSAR 352.227-70 Publications and Publicity (DEC 2015) HHSAR 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery (DEC 2015)

(END OF CONTRACT CLAUSES)

7.0 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.204-24 Representations Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It will, ☐ will ☐ not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 199)

(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) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(End of provision)

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) – PROVISIONS INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE:

Clause No. Title

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017)

FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JUN 2020) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 2014) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2021) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

8.0 QUOTATION SUBMISSION / GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS / EVALUATION

Questions

Questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, John Russell, at John.Russell3@nih.gov. Questions may be submitted as attachments to emails in MS Word, or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Submittals are due not later than 2:00 P.M. EST on Monday, February 1st, 2021 (02/01/21). Note that the Government reserves the right to transmit questions and answers of a common interest to all prospective Contractors.

Quotations

Quotations must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, John Russell, at John.Russell3@nih.gov no later than 2:00 P.M. EST, on Friday, February 5th, 2021 (02/05/21).

Quotations may be submitted as attachments to emails in MS Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

Please reference the Solicitation number: 75N91021Q00011 on all correspondence.

Basis for Award & Evaluation

The Purchase Order will be awarded to the firm that submits the lowest priced quote, that is technically acceptable in accordance with the required need outlined in Section 4 (Special Order Requirements), and does not take exception, or object to the terms of the RFQ. Quotes that are not technically acceptable will not be considered for award. Award will be made on an all or none basis. If you are providing an “equal” product, you must submit additional documentation that highlights and describes how your offering is equal in accordance with FAR Clause 52.211-6.

Evaluation and award will be conducted in accordance with the requirements set forth in FAR

13.106. It is the intent of the Government to make a single award as a result of this solicitation.

As such, quoters are encouraged to submit quotes that reflect their best offers in terms, price, and technical acceptability. Contractors are also encouraged to submit clear and concise quotes that clearly present all information needed for the Government to make a determination of their ability to meet the needs required in the solicitation, it is not the responsibility of the Government to locate or secure information not contained in offerors quotes.

After receipt of offers, the Government reserves the right to request quote revisions, discounts, and clarifications. In the event of revisions or clarifications, the Government may not necessarily seek such actions from all offerors unless it is deemed necessary. Further, the Government reserves the right to reject all quotes when in the public’s interest; and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

General Instructions

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) does not commit the Government to pay any cost for preparation and submission of a quote. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this proposed acquisition. By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, it is understood that your firm’s quote shall become a part of the official contract file.

***Quotes must be submitted with a completed copy of FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, located in section 7.0 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS of this RFQ if not already completed in SAM.gov.

***SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS (COVID-19):

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all Quoters must pay close attention to the following delivery instructions and ensure that sufficient information is included in the quote in order to be considered for an award. Please be aware that due to the fluidity of the existing pandemic, instructions may be updated as needed after award.

‐ All quotes must include confirmation that equipment is or will be available for delivery by the estimated due date.

‐ Offerors/Quoters must confirm:

To store or hold equipment until NCI is ready to accept the equipment at no additional cost, if applicable.

The equipment will not be sold to another company in the event NCI is not ready to accept delivery due to unanticipated changes related to COVID-19.

Training as required by the Statement of Work will be made available and provided to required staff at different times, if applicable, at no additional cost.

‐ Communicate and follow instructions from the Technical Point of Contact (POC) to coordinate delivery, installation and training. The delivery address and TPC’s information will be provided at time of award and must be included as part of the order/shipping label.

‐ Deliveries to NIH’s main campus (37 Convent Drive) must comply with Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility (CVIF) access procedures. CVIF will provide a list of buildings with loading docks.

‐ Delivered items will be logged in and the loading dock Contractor or Government employee will attempt to contact the TPC for the package. In the event the TPC is unable to accept the package, the equipment must not be left at the loading dock station. Quoter must confirm another attempt will be made to deliver on another date at no additional cost.

‐ Deliveries must be made between 6AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday.

PRICE QUOTE

The Quoter shall prepare a price quotation that contains all information necessary to allow for a comprehensive evaluation of the prices quoted. The quote must contain the following information:

a. Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN);

b. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number;

c. Business Size (e.g., small or large)

**Please include a statement to the effect that pricing is firm for a period of at least 60 days from the date of receipt thereof by the Government.