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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

75N95024Q00195

TITLE: Individually Ventilated Cage Rack Air Handling Units: Tecniplast Brand Name or Equal

(i) 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.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N95024Q00195 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is for a commercial item and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Subpart 13.5 - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through

Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03 effective February 23, 2024.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516 and the Small Business size standard is 1,000 employees. This requirement is full and open and no set aside restrictions are applicable.

DESCRIPTION

(v) The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a part of the National

Institutes of Health (NIH), conducting research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of neurological disorders and stroke. The NINDS mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease.

The Animal Health Care Section (AHCS) of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is tasked with veterinary care, management, and oversight of the Shared Animal Facility that houses rodents used by numerous NIH Institutes and Centers to carry out their research missions.

NINDS requires brand name or equal Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage (IVC) Rack Air Handling Units (AHUs) for the Building 35 Shared Animal Facility. See attached Purchase Description for complete requirement details.

(vi) The Government anticipates award of a firm, fixed-price purchase order with an anticipated delivery date of 90 days after receipt of order. Quoters should confirm their ability to meet the 90-day delivery date or propose an alternative delivery date. Delivery is to be made to the below city and state, FOB destination. The exact address will be noted on the purchase order.

Bethesda, MD 20892

EVALUATION AND AWARD

(vii) The anticipated award date is May 9, 2024.

(viii) The Government plans to make an award resulting from this solicitation. The resulting award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, using comparative evaluations. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Technical Capability. The ability to provide the required items that meet the salient characteristics, and the confirmed / proposed delivery date.

2. Past Performance. The Government may use any source of available past performance information (see FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)).

3. Price.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

(ix) All responses to this RFQ must be received by 2:00pm Eastern Time on Friday, May 3, 2024 and must reference the solicitation number cited above. Responses must be submitted via email to Kimberly Espinosa at kimberly.espinosa@nih.gov.

(x) This is an RFQ. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service.

Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this RFQ must be completed by the quoter.

(xi) Responses to this RFQ must include clear and convincing evidence of the quoter’s capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. Responses may exceed capability or performance characteristics of the solicitation's requirements. The Government reserves the right, but is not required, to award to a response that exceeds capability or performance characteristics of the solicitation's requirements if it provides a benefit to the Government.

Respondents proposing on an equal product of the brand-name product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as mailto:kimberly.espinosa@nih.gov specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order.

(xii) Responses must be submitted in the English language and must include the quoter’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size.

Responses must also include:

1. A completed certification in FAR Provision 52.225-6 (attached)

2. A completed certification in FAR Provision 52.229-11 (attached)

3. A completed copy of the FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023). If the respondent has completed FAR clause 52.212-3 at www.sam.gov, then the respondent does not need to provide a completed copy with its quote.

(xiii) Responses must include a quotation in U.S. dollars that includes:

1. The total price,

2. Individual prices for each item,

3. Prompt payment discount terms,

4. Product or catalog number(s),

5. Product description, and

6. Any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations.

(xiv) For information about this RFQ, contact Kimberly Espinosa, Contracting Officer, at 301-827-

3546 or kimberly.espinosa@nih.gov.

(xv) All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, AND REPRESENTATIONS

(xvi) The provision at 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 www.acquisition.gov.

The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:

1. FAR Provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

2. FAR Provision 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)

3. FAR Provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

4. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024)

(xvii) The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). 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 www.acquisition.gov.

In addition to the clauses checked in FAR 52.212-5 (attached), the following clauses also apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:

1. FAR Clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

2. FAR Clause 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

3. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

4. HHSAR Clause 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity

Investigations (December 18, 2015)

(xviii) One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

(xix) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

ATTACHMENTS

(xx) The following terms, provisions, and clauses are incorporated and attached in full text:

1. Purchase Description

2. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Sep 2023) (Tailored)

3. FAR Provision 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate (Feb 2021)

4. FAR Provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and

Representation (Jun 2020)

5. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders–Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024)

6. Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial

Products and Commercial Services

7. Invoice and Payment Provisions (March 21, 2023)