NIEHS2011127-Modification 01.pdf

NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Solicitation No: NIEHS2011127 Date Issued: April 11, 2011 Modification # 01

Due Date: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011 by 4:00 pm edt

Issued by: Deitra C. Lunney, Contract Specialist Email: lunney@niehs.nih.gov Telephone: 919-541-0387

Courier/Overnight Delivery USPS Mail Delivery NIH/NIEHS/Office of Acquisitions NIH/NIEHS Attn: Deitra Lunney Attn: Deitra Lunney Keystone Office Bldg., Rm. 1045 Office of Acquisitions 530 Davis Drive P.O. Box 12874, MD K1-04 Morrisville, NC 27560 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Goods/Services to be purchased: Glassware Services and Media Preparation

The NIEHS intends to acquire Glassware Services and Media Preparation Services to commence on June 1, 2011 for a base year and four (4) option periods. Services are to be provided on-site in a Government owned facility per the performance statement. Award will be a firm-fixed price contract.

Place of Performance:

NIEHS, Bldg. 101, South Campus, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

NOTICES:

Modification #01 is issued to provide questions and responses received for this solicitation.

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NIEHS2011127 – GLASSWARE/MEDIA SERVICES – "QUESTIONS/RESPONSES"

Q1. Does the Project Manager need to be on-site?

R. Yes

Q2. Is decontamination service (autoclaving) for items other than glassware and used media required and if so what is the volume of decontamination autoclaving taking place?

R. Decontamination service is only done for the glassware and media.

Q3. Could you please provide a copy of or an internet web address for the DHHS/NIH/NIEHS Socio-economic goals?

http://www.hhs.gov/about/smallbusiness/sb2011goals.html

Q4. Given that this contract is for a firm fixed price, are there any limitations on the amount of media or glassware that researchers can order, or can the contractor be required to produce a virtually endless supply?

R. There is no limitation that an investigator can order. The contractor will deliver and produce as much of the order as possible and work toward completion of the order with notification to the investigator.

Q5. Are your special media requests based on the Bacteriological Analytical Manual?

R. Media requests are submitted through MOATS.

Q6. Are you currently performing Biological Indicator testing? If not, is it planned?

R. Testing of samples is conducted by our Quality Assurance Laboratory and samples placed in the incubator in the media lab.

Q7. Do you prepare media for fly embryo collections?

R. Yes

Q8. What is the name/make/model of the chemical inventory system in use?

R. The chemical inventory is kept on excel spreadsheets.

Q9. Do you use different color totes for biohazardous waste and used reagent containers/beakers?

R. Pickups are made using a cart to collect waste in orange bags.

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