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Exhibit 11

COMPETITIVE

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title:

Automated Sample Storage System and Brooks SampleStore C18 Modification (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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N95020Q00310 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service 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 Items; 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 2020-07, dated 08/31/2020.

(iv) The associated NAICS code 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This requirement has no set-aside restrictions.

(v) Project requirements:

The Government is seeking to acquire an Automated Sample Storage System, on a Brand-Name-or-Equal basis to the Brooks C45 SampleStore storage system, and a modified version of an existing, Government-owned Brooks C18 SampleStore storage system. Parts from the C18 (tube selector and tube trays) will be used to build the C45. In order to do that the successful contractor will need knowledge of how to integrate a Brooks tube selector into their store as well as build a store that is compatible to the existing tube trays.

The following performance requirements are deemed essential to this proposed acquisition:

Brooks SampleStore (45 columns, 2.73m height): To provide access to NCATS’ Matrix tube collection, a new Brooks SampleStore C45 (C45 Store) is required. The new C45 Store will be able to accommodate both 1 million 1.4mL matrix tubes and 750K FluidX AcoustiX tubes. The matrix tube selector module from the C18 Store will be repurposed into the C45 Store and a new AcoustiX tube selector module will be added. A universal input/output module will be able to scan the barcodes placed on the bottom of each of the Matrix and AcoustiX tubes. Two new automation integration modules (AIMs) will also be added to the C45 Store for 3rd party device integration. High density matrix tube trays from the C18 Store will be re-used in the C45 Store. Compatible labware and consumables are also required for the C45 Store.

Modifications and enhancements to an existing C18 Store: The C18 storage system will be repurposed to accommodate NCATS’ collection of 4mL glass vials. The C18 Store will be physically extended with 11 columns of storage and the shelf brackets on the columns will be adjusted to 27.5mm spacing from 22mm spacing to optimize the vial holder rack density increasing vial storage from 234K vials to 289K vials. An AIM will be added to the C18 Store to permit 3rd party device integration. The high density tube trays will be swapped out for high density vial trays. Finally, a new vial selector module will replace the existing tube selector module.

Products offered must be essentially equal to the supply described in this solicitation, which specifically includes the following manufacturer part number, part name/description and quantity:

C45 Store: S2-C45-H10

· Storage Temperature: -20°C, +/- 2°C, Humidity: Non-condensing.

· System Dimensions: 5.4m [17' 9''] x 2.5m [8' 2''] x 2.73m [8' 11''] (LxDxH).

· At approximately 100% capacity with a shelf pitch of 27.5mm and the following labware: (750,000) FluidX 69-0200 - Labcyte Echo(r) Qualified AcoustiX Tube, (1,000,000) Matrix 3790 - 1.4ml 2D Tube.

· Environmental enclosure to maintain a temperature and humidity controlled environment:

· Redundant, remote compressor refrigeration systems with water-cooled condenser units.

· Environmental Control System (ECS) panel to provide power to all system components. Power to ECS panel supplied by customer-supplied, single, nominal AC supply of 480 VAC 60Hz, 3PH.

· Brooks Store Control Software (STRATA).

· Remote servicing and diagnostic capability.

· Onsite installation.

· User training of one session for up to 5 people.

Modules and Accessories for S3-C45-H10:

· WS-IO-MAG-IMG; WORKSTATION, I/O, MAGAZINE, IMAGER; 1.

· WS-ATS; WORKSTATION, ACOUSTIC TUBE SELECTOR; 1.

· WS-MTS; WORKSTATION, MULTI TUBE SELECTOR; 1.

· WS-AIM-S2; WORKSTATION, AUTOMATION INTERFACE MODULE; 2.

· TB-CFAT-MODULE LEVEL; MODULE FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTING; 1.

Labware and Consumables:

· 450499; TRAY, 6 RACK AUTO FRIEND, Brooks 450499 - 6 Position SD Rack Tray; 50.

· 252377; ASSY,TRAY,HDX,1008 COUNT,23.75MM HIGH,W/ LABEL, Brooks 252377 - 1008 Count HDX Tube (Tall) Tray (Supersedes 226070), 695 trays (P/N 226070) repurposed from S2-18C-07; 297.

· 318340; ASSY,UHD,ACOUSTIC TUBE 1008 COUNT, Brooks 318340 - 1008 Count UHD Acoustic Tube Tray; 744.

C18 (S2-18C-07) modifications and enhancements:

· Replace one pod column with storage columns and add an additional 11 columns of storage (34 storage columns total)

· Change pitch from 22mm to 27.5mm

· Exchange Multi-Tube Selector for Vial Selector

· Add AIM located on the back of the store

· Exchange the air-cooled condenser units for water-cooled condenser units:

· New capacity = 289,000 4ml vials

· System Dimensions = 4.5m [14' 9''] x 2.5m [8' 2''] x 2.73m [8' 11''] (LxDxH)

· Pre-wire the remaining pod for easy future module installation

· Provide Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) upgrades to parts where applicable

· Add 1,000 vial trays, P/N 197012: TRAY ASSY, 280 COUNT, 15MM DIA. VIAL. (enough trays to hold for 280,000 vials)

· Module cFAT Warranty and Support Plans:

Warranty Assurance consisting of Brooks Store WarrantyBlue on both C18 and C45 storage systems to include but not limited to Technical Support office hours, Remote Access and Remote support office hours. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) field listing documentation for certified components and fire suppression will be included as optional items to increase quantity. Contractors submitting a response to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation shall possess the ability to achieve the salient government essential features of this potential requirement. Specifically, Offerors to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation shall document evidence of being able to provide the subject supply that will allow for the essential features described herein to be accomplished.

(vi) Delivery/Warranty:

Offerors shall provide an outline for estimated build time with estimated delivery time in full after receipt of an order and any other training, warranty or software license considerations applicable. Offerors shall indicate if warranty is included with purchase of the equipment or offered as a separate acquisition. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at NCATS located at 9800 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 (vii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(viii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) Offers will be evaluated for technical criteria, price, and past performance. Technical criteria consists of matching the line item identified above. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(ix) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with its offer.

(x) The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following FAR provisions or clauses are incorporated by reference:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.204-16, Commercial and Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016)

52.204-18, Commercial and Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016)

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services of Equipment

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015).

52.212-4(g), Invoice, is supplemented by the NIH Invoice and Payment Instructions (2/2014).

(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders–Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

(xiii) The offeror must complete and return FAR 52.204-24 with its offer.

(xiv) Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations.

Respondents that believe that they are manufacturers or authorized resellers 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 specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order.

In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.”

All responses must be received by September 10, 2020, 9:00 am, Eastern Standard Time and reference number 75N95020Q00310. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Kevin Alvarez, Contracting Officer, kevin.alvarez@nih.gov.

Fax responses will not be accepted.

(xv) The name of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:

Kevin Alvarez, Contracting Officer, kevin.alvarez@nih.gov.