Combined Synopsis and Solicitation.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation No. 75N96021Q00002

NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

HUMAN NEUROSPHERE ASSAY

SERVICES

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

McEwen, Elizabeth (NIH/NIEHS)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation Solicitation Number: 75N96021Q00002 Posted Date: April 30, 2021 Original Response Date: May 10, 2021 Current Response Date:

Product or Service Code: H266 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories

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 2021-03.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380, with a small business size standard of $16.5 Million.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Division of the National Toxicology Program (DNTP) is seeking a service to explore effects of environmental compounds with unknown developmental neurotoxicity potential in the human neurosphere assay (NSA). The anticipated contract type is a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed priced task orders. The contractor shall be paid by the Government in an amount not less than a total of $5,000.00. The maximum dollar amount that may potentially be awarded over the five (5) year duration of the contract is $1,200,000.00.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

ITEM # DESCRIPTION

0001 NIEHS HUMAN NEUROSPHERE ASSAY SERVICES

The contractor shall evaluate the neurodevelopmental effects of environmental compounds using nine (9) neurodevelopmental endpoints in the NSA: 1) hNPC proliferation; 2) Viability (proliferating and differentiating hNPC); 3) Cytotoxicity (proliferating and differentiating hNPC); 4) Radial glia migration; 5) Neuronal differentiation; 6) Neuronal migration; 7) Neurite morphology; 8) Oligodendrocyte differentiation; and 9) Oligodendrocyte migration.

Evaluation of the effects of environmental compounds in the NSA shall be conducted as two tasks. In Task 1 the Contractor shall run the NSA and collect data. In Task 2 the Contractor shall analyze and report the data generated from Task 1.

Ordering Period: 5 years from date of award

The requirement has a 5 year ordering period. Individual task orders issued cannot exceed a 14-month period from the date of award.

Place of Performance: Contractor’s facility

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” (June 2020)

See document titled Attachment IV FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items

2. FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items” (Oct 2014)

See document titled Attachment V FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.”

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

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

See document titled Attachment VI FAR Clauses, FAR 52.212-4, FAR 52.212-5, and Additional clauses

• FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jan

2021)

See document titled Attachment VI FAR Clauses, FAR 52.212-4, FAR 52.212-5, and Additional clauses

4. Other FAR or agency-level provisions/procedures/clauses and any other additional contract requirements or terms and conditions consistent with customary commercial practices.

See document titled Attachment VI Clauses

All quoters shall submit the following:

See Attachment IV FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items.

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 combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract 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.”

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing (Reference 75N96021Q00003 in the e-mail’s subject line) via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth McEwen, at elizabeth.mcewen@nih.gov and the Contracting Officer, Christopher Fisher, via email at christopher.fisher@nih.gov at or before Wednesday May 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm EST.

Submission shall be received not later than Monday May 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm EST via email to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth McEwen, 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.

Point of Contact

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

Christopher Fisher Contracting Officer Email: christopher.fisher@nih.gov

List of Attachments

Attachment I NSA Blanket SOW Attachment II NSA Task 1 SOW Attachment III NSA Task 2 SOW Attachment IV FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items Attachment V FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items Attachment VI Clauses Wage Determination mailto:christopher.fisher@nih.gov mailto:elizabeth.mcewen@nih.gov mailto:christopher.fisher@nih.gov