FBO_4_Eppendorf_Centrifuge_1.docx

DESCRIPTION: The National Institutes of Health - NIAAA intends to procure the services of a contractor to provide Centrifuges, ThermoMixer and corresponding pipettes, Tips and other Lab supplies to replace older failing equipment. By replacing these components onto the existing Lab equipment, the Lab expects to significantly improve the data quality in their ongoing projects in “Molecular mechanisms of liver injury, repair, and immunity”. Among many other commercially available products, the suggested items offer the best flexibility and compatibility in the design schemes, thereby many of researchers in the same Lab can utilize the system for various purposes. The data collected over the years can be preserved and maintained by utilizing similar products from the very same vendor rather than start afresh with a different vendor’s supplies.

While the Centrifuges offer a set of features for a broad range of molecular and cell biology applications in PCR tubes and provide precise temperature control for processing temperature-sensitive samples with its advanced colling system, the ThermoMixer is used for heating, cooling and mixing any liquid and is a reliable equipment which the Lab relies on in everyday research.

Supplies Needed:

1# 5406000046: Centrifuge 5425 R, keypad, refrigerated, with Rotor FA-24x2, 120 V/50 – 60 Hz (US) 2# 022628180: Centrifuge 5810 R, keypad, refrigerated, with Rotor A-4-81 incl. adapters for 15/50 mL conical tubes, 120 V/50 – 60 Hz (US), 15 A 3# 5382000023: Eppendorf ThermoMixer® C, basic device without thermoblock, 100 –130 V/50 – 60 Hz (US/JP/South America/TW) 4# 5362000035: Eppendorf SmartBlock 2.0 mL, thermoblock for 24 reaction vessels 2.0 mL, incl. Transfer Rack 1.5/2.0 mL 5# 3123000012: Eppendorf Research® plus, 1-channel, variable, incl. epT.I.P.S.® Box 2.0 (different sizes and quantities).

This proposed procurement is for supplies for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis to Eppendorf North America as a continuation of on-going similar compatible products.

In order to comply with the requirements in this Solicitation/Special Notice# NICHD-23-268, the responses should be based on our interpretation of the general requirements provided below.

The proposed contract action is for laboratory supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within the time and date of publication of this "Special Note " 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 solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration and submit a price quotation by 3 pm, ET, August 4th 2023. 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.

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 6710B Rockledge Drive, Room 1145D Bethesda, MD 20817

(w) 301.827 7737 Moe.filali@nih.gov