Inverted Research Microscope Combined Synopsis.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL COMPETITION

Nikon Eclipse TS2R-FL Main Body Inverted Research Microscope

Solicita�on Number: HU000123Q0003 Solicita�on Issue Date: 07 December 2022

Ques�ons Date/Time 14 December 2022 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) Response Date/Time: 21 December 2022 2:00 PM EST

Classifica�on Code: 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment PSC: 6650 - Op�cal Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and

Accessories

Contact Points: Ashley McRae, Contract Specialist Email: ashley.mcrae@usuhs.edu

Tina Guillot, Contrac�ng Officer Email: �na.guillot@usuhs.edu

Contrac�ng Office: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Acquisi�ons Directorate, A1040C, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

This is a combined synopsis/solicita�on for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evalua�on and Solicita�on for Commercial Items, as supplemented with addi�onal informa�on included in this no�ce. This announcement cons�tutes the only solicita�on; a quote is requested and a separate wri�en solicita�on will not be issued. The solicita�on is being issued using Simplified Acquisi�on Procedures.

This compe��on is open to all businesses (full and open compe��on). The North American Industry Classifica�on System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, size standard of 1,000 employees.

This solicita�on incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect in Federal Acquisi�on Circular 2022-08 dated 28 October 2022 and Defense Publica�on No�ce 20221028 dated 28 October 2022.

Requirement Descrip�on

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) has a requirement for one (1) Eclipse TS2R-FL Main Body Inverted Research Microscope or Equal.

Salient Characteris�cs mailto:ashley.mcrae@usuhs.edu mailto:tina.guillot@usuhs.edu

The salient characteris�cs for the product(s) proposed are provided in the Specifica�on Table (See A�achment 1).

General Informa�on

Basis of Award - Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to the responsible, responsive vendor whose quote meets all of the solicita�on and product requirements. To be eligible for award, the vendor must quote on all of the items iden�fied in the Price Quote Table. Failure to quote on all items will result in rejec�on of the quote (non-responsive).

Ques�ons Vendors must submit all ques�ons about this solicita�on in wri�ng to the Contract Specialist and the Contrac�ng Officer by the date and �me stated above. All responses to the ques�ons will be in wri�ng, without iden�fica�on of the ques�oner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicita�on.

Quote Submission Vendors must submit their quota�ons via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contrac�ng Officer no later than the date and �me specified above. FAX quota�ons will not be accepted. Quotes received a�er the response date and �me will not be considered. Please reference the RFQ name and number in the subject line of email communica�ons.

System for Award Management (SAM) In order to be eligible for award, vendors must be registered in SAM ( www.SAM.gov ) .

Instruc�ons to Offerors

Brand Name or Equal The vendor may propose the brand name item requested or an equivalent item. The equivalent item proposed must meet or exceed the salient characteris�cs of the brand name item. The salient characteris�cs are provided in the Product Comparison Table. See A�achment 1.

Equivalent Product Proposals The vendor is required to demonstrate that the product proposed meets or exceeds each salient characteris�c iden�fied in the Product Comparison Table (See A�achment 1). Failure to demonstrate that the equivalent product meets or exceeds the features, func�ons, performance, etc. of the brand name product will result in rejec�on of the quote (non-responsive).

Refurbished Items Unless specifically requested in the solicita�on, refurbished items will not be accepted.

Technical Quote

1. Vendors are encouraged to provide product literature to augment their quote.

2. Quote submissions must include the following informa�on.

a. Company’s full name and address

b. CAGE, DUNS, and Tax Iden�fica�on Number

c. Name, �tle, phone number, and email of the person authorized to sign contracts for the company http://www.sam.gov/

3. Vendors shall provide warranty informa�on with the quote.

Price Quote

1. The quote should mirror (iden�fy) the product lines in the Price Quote Table (See A�achment 1).

The Vendor may add lines to their quote if needed to account for addi�onal items or for items that are separately priced.

2. The Vendor must provide a price for each item listed in the table and provide a total delivered price.

3. If the product is part of a system, the Vendor should iden�fy that the product is a system (component parts are not separately priced). The Vendor should only iden�fy the individual components in the system if the itemiza�on of the internal components are in accordance with customary commercial prac�ces.

4. If an item is not separately priced, vendors may enter NSP (not separately priced) or $0.00 in the price column. For example, if shipping is included in the price, enter NSP or $0.00 in the price column.

5. Quote prices shall be held for a minimum of 60 days.

Delivery

1. Delivery is FOB Des�na�on to Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland.

2. Delivery Address - The delivery address and contact informa�on for deliveries is provided in Box 15 of the contract. The email address for the POC is provided in the WAWF instruc�ons. The intended recipient within the University will be iden�fied separately. The Vendor is required to iden�fy the intended recipient and their loca�on on the shipping label and/or the packing slip.

The name and contact informa�on (phone and email address) for the intended recipient will be provided at the �me of contract award (available from the Contract Specialist).

3. Es�mated Delivery Date – With their quote, the Vendor shall provide the date the item will be delivered or provide the es�mated number of days, weeks, etc. that delivery will occur a�er receipt of the contract. See A�achment 1.

Provisions and Clauses

The solicita�on and contract are subject to the FAR provisions and clauses and are also subject to the Defense Federal Acquisi�on Regula�ons (DFARS) provisions and clauses that are hereby incorporated by reference via A�achment 2.

A�achments

A�achment 1: Price Quote Table A�achment 2: Provisions and Clauses