Solicitation_HU0001-16-Q-D044.docx

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

Additional information regarding USU can be found on our website: www.usuhs.mil.

USU has a requirement for a 3D BioPrinter, to include four (4) one-year options periods for maintenance.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to include FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-89 (July 14, 2016) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (June 30, 2016).

This requirement is set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 333999 “All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing” with a size standard of 500 employees. In order to be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov, with completed representations and certifications by the close date of the solicitation.

This requirement is subject to the non-manufacturer rule. Offerors responding to this requirement must provide quotes for 3D Bioprinters manufactured by small business concerns. Any offeror submitting a quote for a 3D Bioprinter manufactured by a company other than themselves, must provide the name of the manufacturer. The manufacturer’s socio-economic status will be verified in SAM.gov.

Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple quotes for alternative solutions meeting the requirements and each quote which will be evaluated separately by the Government.

Desired Specifications:

The following specifications are desired. Offerors responding to this requirement are not required to quote a 3D Bioprinter meeting all the desired specifications listed below; however quotes meeting or exceeding more of the desired specifications, may be considered more desirable by the Government.

DESIRED SPECIFICATIONS

Material Compatibility

Not locked to any proprietary materials

Uses raw materials (powder, pellets, etc.) without requiring a preprocessed filament

Medical-grade materials can be used

Materials are kept in sterilizable cartridges

Can print: Hydrogels, Acrylates, Ceramic/Metal Pastes, Thermoplasts

Printing Capability

Complete control of all printing parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc) through the software

Manufacturing-grade 2D Dot-Printing (Biopatterning) capability

Individual temperature control of each printing head, both in the parking positions, as well as during printing

Low Temperature Print Head (0°C to 70°C)

High Temperature Print Head (30°C to 250°C)

On the fly adjustment of pressure and temperature in active nozzles

5 or more simultaneous material printing capability (cartridges/inks)

Ability to print to baths and petri dishes

Two Ultraviolet curing sources (365nm and 405nm) for photo-initiated crosslinking

Print Stage/Resolution

Working area at least 300 x300 x 150 mm

Translation Stage Linear resolution of 1 micron 0.001 mm

Translation Stage speed of at least 150mm/s

Temperature controlled base plate (heat and cool)

Additional Requirements

Temperature control of all cartridges/inks while not in use

Semi/automatic material calibration

Automated nozzle cleaning process

Accept *.STL file input

Sterile enclosure/plotting area (a compatible hood may also be obtained separately)

Hood for Bioprinter

Adequate size to hold Bioprinter and associated components/accessories

HEPA filter for sterile printing environment

UV source for decontamination of hood between uses

Humidity Control

Temperature Control

Table/Stand

One table/stand that is sturdy can support the quoted 3D Bioprinter and Hood

Warranty

1-Year Warranty covering parts and labor

Maintenance

Option Year I - One year of maintenance coverage, to begin once the initial warranty ends.

Option Year II - One year of maintenance coverage, to begin once Option Year I ends.

Option Year III - One year of maintenance coverage, to begin once Option Year II ends.

Option Year IV - One year of maintenance coverage, to begin once Option Year III ends.

The selected contractor will also be required to provide installation and training. No government furnished equipment or supplies will be provided to the selected contractor for installation or training. Installation and training shall be coordinated with the technical end-user, who will be identified in the purchase order, and be conducted during normal business hours (Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM local time – 4:00 PM local time, excluding Federal Holidays).

Evaluation

The government intends to award a single firm-fixed priced (FFP) purchase order to the offeror representing the best value to the government based on the evaluation factors listed below. Evaluation factors are listed in order of importance, with most important listed first. The government will conduct a trade-off between price and non-price factors. The Government is not required to award to the lowest priced offeror or the highest technically rated offeror.

The government reserves the right to award without discussions.

Evaluation Factors (Listed in order of importance):

· Technical – Offerors must provide product literature, which demonstrates the capabilities of the quoted item(s). At a minimum the product literature must demonstrate how the quoted item meets the required specifications and the desired specifications quoted. Information on warranty, installation, training and delivery lead-time must be included in the quote submission and will be evaluated. The government reserves the right to utilize technical (i.e, trade magazines) and customer reviews/references, if needed, as part of the technical evaluation for the quoted equipment/supply.

In addition to providing product literature, offerors must also submit the completed table below with their quote submission*:

COMPLETED BY OFFEROR

Material Compatibility

Not locked to any proprietary materials

Uses raw materials (powder, pellets, etc.) without requiring a preprocessed filament

Medical-grade materials can be used

Materials are kept in sterilizable cartridges

Can print: Hydrogels, Acrylates, Ceramic/Metal Pastes, Thermoplasts

Printing Capability

Complete control of all printing parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc) through the software

Manufacturing-grade 2D Dot-Printing (Biopatterning) capability

Individual temperature control of each printing head, both in the parking positions, as well as during printing

Low Temperature Print Head (0°C to 70°C)

High Temperature Print Head (30°C to 250°C)

On the fly adjustment of pressure and temperature in active nozzles

5 or more simultaneous material printing capability (cartridges/inks)

Ability to print to baths and petri dishes

Two Ultraviolet curing sources (365nm and 405nm) for photo-initiated crosslinking

Print Stage/Resolution

Working area at least 300 x300 x 150 mm

Translation Stage Linear resolution of 1 micron 0.001 mm

Translation Stage speed of at least 150mm/s

Temperature controlled base plate (heat and cool)

Additional Requirements

Temperature control of all cartridges/inks while not in use

Semi/automatic material calibration

Automated nozzle cleaning process

Accept *.STL file input

Sterile enclosure/plotting area (a compatible hood may also be obtained separately)

Hood for Bioprinter

Adequate size to hold Bioprinter and associated components/accessories

HEPA filter for sterile printing environment

UV source for decontamination of hood between uses

Humidity Control

Temperature Control

Table/Stand

One table/stand that is sturdy can support the quoted 3D Bioprinter and Hood

Warranty

1-Year Warranty covering parts and labor

Maintenance

Option Year I - One year of maintenance coverage, to begin once the initial warranty ends.

Option Year II - One year of maintenance coverage, to begin once Option Year I ends.

Option Year III - One year of maintenance coverage, to begin once Option Year II ends.

Option Year IV - One year of maintenance coverage, to begin once Option Year III ends.

Place of Manufacture

In which country is the 3D Bioprinter manufactured?

*Offerors who fail to provide the completed chart above, may be considered non-responsive.

· Price – Offerors must include all applicable costs (Example: Components, Shipping) in their quote. The total quoted price, inclusive of option periods, will be the evaluated price.

Offerors must also submit the following with their quote, if not completed in SAM registration:

· Completed copy of provision 252.209-7991

· Completed copy of provision 52.209-2

· Completed copy of provision 252.225-7020

· Completed copy of provision 52.222-48

· Estimated delivery lead-time

See attached list for applicable provisions and clauses for this requirement.

Quoted items must be new. Quotes for refurbished equipment will not be considered.

Offerors must also indicate in quote where item is manufactured.

Items will be shipped to Bethesda, MD.

Deadlines:

Questions/clarifications regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to pierre.smith@usuhs.edu by July 29, 2016. Any question received after July 29th will not be answered. Questions will not be answered over the phone or submitted by any other means. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation posted on or around August 3, 2016.

Quote packages are due by 10:00 PM Eastern Local Time on Monday, August 15, 2016. Quotes must be submitted via email to pierre.smith@usuhs.edu. Quotes will not be accepted by any other means. Late quotes will not be considered. Offerors will receive an email confirmation that they quote was received and whether it was on time or late within two (2) business days.

Quote packages should include a cover sheet that provides the following information:

· Company Name

· Point of Contact, to include email and phone number

· DUNS Number

· Statement that includes acknowledgement of latest amendment number (if applicable). Failure to acknowledge the most recent amendment number, may render an offeror’s quote non-responsive.

· Preferred method of payment (Visa or EFT)