RFQ_for_Brand_Name_or_Equal_MiSeq2_System.doc

Subject: Brand Name or Equal for MiSeq2 Instrument Solicitation Number: FDA-16-RFQ-1165809 Part 1 – Description

1.1 This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Brand Name or Equal for MiSeq Instrument.

1.2 The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516. This requirement will be posted as a small business set aside.

Part 2 – Supplies or services and Prices/Costs

2.1 Description of Equipment/Services

CLIN

Part 3 – Description/Specifications/Work Statement

3.1 Background

The Illumina MiSeq is a 3rd generation whole genome (DNA) sequencing instrument. The TrueSeq technology utilized by MiSeq is unique to this instrument and will provide our research group the ability to rapidly and affordably sequence 100’s of microbial genomes in a relatively short time period.

Moreover, this instrument allows the most affordable genome sequence costs.

The availability of whole genome sequence (WGS) data from many diverse bacteria will allow us to understand how the microbial pathogens evolve and adapt to new environmental niches which is critical to public health.

3.2 Scope of Work:

The FDA shall purchase (1) Brand Name or Equal MiSeq2 System for Foodborne Virus Detection and Identification using Next Generation Sequencing. The equipment shall be used to perform basic and applied research in an effort to understand the ability of foodborne pathogens to adapt and colonize novel environmental niches and to develop novel assays that allow the rapid detection and identification of these pathogens. The availability of WGS data shall serve both of these research needs. WGS data shall allow our research team to understand how microbial and viral pathogens evolve and adapt.

Simultaneously, WGS data shall allow the identification of new biomarkers (or genetic signatures) that can be exploited for their ability to provide rapid and affordable detection and identification assays. The MiSeq instrument allows the acquisition of WGS data in a highly-parallel and semi-high-throughput capacity. FDA intends to use the MiSeq system to sequence 100’s of genomes from various microbial and viral pathogens.

3.3 Specifications:

The Brand Name or Equal MiSeq2 System shall have the ability to sequence 30 microbial genomes at 30x coverage (roughly 150 megabases of DNA sequence read from each of 10 samples) in 24 hours.

The instrument shall include installation and training.

The instrument shall include warranty for 12 months (including parts and labor).

Part 4 – Inspection and Acceptance 4.1 The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (see Part 6) will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided at location in Part 5.

Part 5 – Deliverables or Performance

5.1 Place of Performance

The equipment shall be shipped to the following location:

FDA

8301 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 5.2 Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract vehicle shall be effective date of the contract for 12 months and 4 option years.

Part 6 – Contract Administration Data

6.1 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) The following COR will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract:

(To Be Determined at the Time of Award)

The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the Statement of Work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. The Government may unilaterally change its COR designation.

6.2 Contract Specialist

The contact information for the Contracting Specialist is:

Tara Hobson

5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2115

Rockville, MD 20857

Tara.Hobson@fda.hhs.gov

(240) 402-7586 Fax: (301) 827-7101

6.3 Contracting Officer

The contact information for the Contracting Officer is:

Department of Health and Human Services

Food & Drug Administration, OAGS

Attn: Tara Hobson, Room 2115

5630 Fishers Lane

Rockville, MD 20857

Phone: (240) 402-7586 Tara.Hobson@fda.hhs.gov

6.4 Contractor Point of Contact

The contact information for the Contractor Point of Contact is: (To Be Determined at the Award of the Contract)

Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email:

6.5 INVOICE SUBMISSION

A.

The Contractor shall submit all invoices to all addresses in the manner specified below:

(I) One original and one copy to the approving official:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services

ATTN: Tara Hobson, CO/CS

5630 Fishers Lane Room 2115, HFA-500

Rockville, Maryland 20857

E-mail: Tara.Hobson@FDA.HHS.GOV *** Acceptable methods of delivery include: mail, hand delivery and email (II) One copy to the contracting officer technical representative (COTR) or other program center/office designee, clearly marked “courtesy copy only”:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

CFSAN

ATTN: (To Be Determined at the Award of the Contract) 8301 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MARYLAND 20708 E-mail: @FDA.HHS.GOV

*** Acceptable methods of delivery include: mail, hand delivery and email B.

Invoices submitted under this contract must comply with the requirements set forth in FAR Clauses 52.232-25 (PROMPT PAYMENT) and 52.232-33 (PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEMS FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT) and/or other applicable FAR clauses specified herein. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must be submitted on company letterhead and include each of the following:

(I) Name and address of the contractor;

(II) Invoice date and Invoice Number;

(III) Purchase Order/Award Number;

(IV) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price supplies delivered or services performed, including:

(a) period of performance for which costs are claimed;

(b) itemized travel costs, including origin and destination;

(c) any other supporting information necessary to clarify questionable expenditures;

(V) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on government bill of lading;

(VI) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(VII) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent (must be the the same as that in the purchase order/award, or in a proper notice of assignment);

(VIII) Name, title and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice;

(IX) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN);

(X) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) Banking information, including routing transit number of the financial institution receiving payment and the number of the account into which funds are to be deposited;

(XI) Name and telephone number of the FDA Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or other program center/office point of contract, as referenced on the purchase order;

(XII) Any other information or documentation required by the purchase order/award.

(XIII) Contractor is □ is not □ required to attach an invoice log addendum to each invoice which shall include, at a minimum, the following information for contract administration and reconciliation purposes:

(a) List of all invoices submitted to date under the subject award, including the following:

(1) Invoice number, amount, and date submitted

(2) Corresponding payment amount and date received

(b) Total amount of all payments received to date under the subject contract or order

(c) And, for definitized contracts or orders only, total estimated amounts yet to be invoices for the current, active period of performance C.

An electronic invoice is acceptable if submitted in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Format. All items listed in (I) through (XII) of this clause must be included in the electronic invoice. Electronic invoices must be on company letterhead and must contain no ink changes and be legible for printing.

D.

Questions regarding invoice payments should be directed to the FDA Payment Office at:

Office of Financial Services Food and Drug Adminstration

10903 New Hampshire Ave

WO32-Second Floor

MAIL HUB 2145

Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

Attn: Vendor Payments fdavendorpaymentsteam@fda.gov

PART 7-CONTRACT CLAUSES

7.1 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/far/index.html

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2015)

7.2 FAR Clauses by Full Text 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (march 2016)

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

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 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 (Sept 2006), 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 (Oct 2015) (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).

___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan 2014) (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 (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved]

___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

_ X__ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

_ __ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (Oct 2015) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

_ __ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (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 (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_x__ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__x_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__x_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2016) (E.O. 13126).

_x__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_x__ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246).

_x__ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_x__ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

_x__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

___ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (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).

___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 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.)

___ (35) (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.)

___ (36) (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.

___ (37) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

___ (38) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (39) (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.

___ (40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__X_ (41) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (42) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (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.

___ (43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Feb 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_x_ (44) 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).

___ (45) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (46) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (47) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (48) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (49) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__x_ (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (51) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (52) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (53) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (54) (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.

(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) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495)

___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (5) 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).

___ (6) 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).

___ (7) 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).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

___ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

___ (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, 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 (e)(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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246).

(vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 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.

(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xi) ____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (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 E.O. 13627).

(xii) 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.)

(xiii) 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)

(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xviii) 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.

8.3 FAR Clauses in Full Text

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the term of the contract.

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(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor at any time within the term of the contract.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 120 months.

Part 8– Instructions to the Offerors

8.1 FAR provisions Incorporated by Reference

This contract incorporates one or more 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html:

FAR Clause

Description

Date

52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors – (Oct 2015)

Commercial Items

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at (System Award Management) http://sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete and submit only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision.

FAR Clause

Description

Date

52.212-3

Offeror Representations

(APR 2016)

And Certifications-

Commercial Items

RFQ Due Date: All quotes and revisions shall be received via email to tara.hobson@fda.hhs.gov before 12:00 PM (1200) EASTERN TIME on June 16, 2016. Offerors shall ensure the RFQ number is visible in the header of the email.

Fax quotes shall not be accepted.

All Offerors shall be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) prior to the award of the contract. You may register by going to www.sam.gov.

8.2 Technical Proposal

a) The Offeror shall demonstrate that they can meet all the specifications in Part 3.3.

b) The Offeror shall demonstrate that they have the ability to provide installation and training for the equipment.

c) The Offeror shall demonstrate that they can provide warranty for 12 months (including parts and labor) for the equipment.

8.3 Past Performance The Offeror shall identify three projects that it has performed within the last three years for the same or similar requirements.

8.4 Price Proposal The price proposal shall represent the Offeror’s response to the requirements of the solicitation.

The Offerors ability to complete pricing table in Part 2.

PART 9 – Evaluation Factors for Award

9.1 Evaluation Factors

The Government will evaluate the quote to ensure that it is technically acceptable in accordance with the requirements in Part 3 and that the price is fair and reasonable from the Offeror. Award will be made lowest price technically acceptable offer (LPTA).

9.2 Technical Capability

a) The Offeror meets the capability that they have met all the specifications in Part 3.3.

b) The Offeror meets the capability that have the ability to provide installation and training for the equipment.

c) The Offeror meets the capability that they can provide provide warranty for 12 months (including parts and labor) for the equipment.

9.3 Past Performance

The offeror has demonstrated that they have identified three projects that has performed within the last three years for the same or similar requirements.

9.4 Price

The price proposal shall represent the Offeror’s response to the requirements of the solicitation.

The Offerors ability to complete pricing table in Part 2.

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