COMBINED_SYNOPSIS_FOR_FLOW_CYTOMETERS.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number: NIEHS20164381753

Posted Date: 12/7/2016

Original Response Date: 12/21/2016

Current Response Date: 12/21/2016

Product or Service Code: J066

Set Aside: Small Business

NAICS Code: 811219

Contracting Office Address

National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 111 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC USA 27709

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005‐89.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219, with a small business size standard of $20,500,000.00.

The Flow Cytometry Center at the National Institute of Environmental Health is seeking to purchase an annual maintenance agreement for the Becton Dickinson Flow Cytometers.

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following:

Supplies

Line Item Description Unit Price Total Price

0001 100‐Service Contract FACSAria II Special (No lasers) from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # : 643925

0002 1000‐Service Contract Laser Compass 561‐ 50 Lt Green from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017

— Catalog # : 647312

0003 1100‐Service Contract Laser Violet 405‐100 from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # : 647316

0004 1200‐Service Contract Lightwave XCyte 60mW UV Laser from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # :640099

0005 1300‐Service Contract LSR II Preconf‐4 Laser System from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # :648301

0006 1500‐Service Contract High Throughput Sampler from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # :337756

0007 1600‐Service Contract FACSAria II Special No Lasers from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog #: 643925

0008 1800‐Service Contract Sapphire 488‐100 Blue Laser from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017

— Catalog # : 640100

0009 1900‐Service Contract Laser Violet 405‐100

0010 2000‐Service Contract Laser Coherent Cube 640‐100 Red from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # : 647317

0011 2100‐Service Contract Laser Compass 561‐ 100 Lt Green from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog #: 647318

0012 300‐Sevice Contract Laser Sapphire 488‐50 Blue from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # :646989

0013 400‐Service Contract Laser COHR Cube 640‐ 40 Red from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # : 647310

0014 500‐Service Contract Laser Violet 405‐100

0015 600‐Service Contract FACSAria II Special No lasers from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # : 643925

0016 800‐Sevice Contract Laser Sapphire 488‐50 blue from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # : 646989

0017 900‐Service Contract Laser COHR Cube 640‐ 40 red from 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 — Catalog # :647310

Total price

Services

See attached Statement of Work

The purchase order period of performance is 01/01/2017‐ 12/31/2017.

Place of Performance

Address: 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC

Postal Code: 27709

Country: UNITED STATES

Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: Award will be made on the basis of the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). LPTA will be determined by the total price of the items quoted.

All quoters shall submit the following:

Interested parties are to submit descriptive literature addressing (1) Technical Capability, (2) Past Performance and (3) Price by the solicitation due date. The Government will evaluate responsive submissions based on Past Performance and Price Evaluation.

Technical Capability:

Quoters must submit descriptive literature discussing the full extent to which they are able to fully satisfy ALL requirements addressed for the “Service Goals” section of the attached Statement of Work.

Past Performance:

Quoters should submit no more than 3 examples of past performance efforts that are the similar and/or same as the effort being addressed for this solicitation. Past performance submission must include examples demonstrating a successful performance track record and include the contact information of the customer/project officer for which the services where provided.

NOTE: The Government may also use present and/or past performance data obtained from a variety of sources, beyond the information submitted in response to this solicitation. Also note, the information gathered for past performance may also be used in the Government’s responsibility determination for award.

All quotations shall be sent to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Office of Acquisitions (OA), Attn: Elizabeth McEwen, Contract Specialist, mcewenem@niehs.nih.gov and a courtesy copy to Bernie Salter Jr., Supervisory Contract Specialist (Station Support Branch Chief), bernie.salter@nih.gov.

This is an open‐market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes should include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than 3:00 pm Eastern Time, December 21, 2016 to the Contract Specialist Elizabeth McEwen at mcewenem@niehs.nih.gov and a courtesy copy to Bernie Salter Jr., Supervisory Contract Specialist (Station Support Branch Chief), bernie.salter@nih.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212‐1(f). E‐mailed quotes will be accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e‐mail to the contract specialist, Elizabeth McEwen, mcewenem@niehs.nih.gov and a courtesy copy to Bernie Salter Jr., Supervisory Contract Specialist (Station Support Branch Chief), bernie.salter@nih.gov.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212‐1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (Oct 2016)

2. FAR 52.212‐3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Oct 2016)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on‐line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212‐3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212‐4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (May 2015)

FAR 52.212‐5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Nov 2016)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212‐5 are applicable:

(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 and 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)).

_x_ (3) 52.203‐15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 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 2016) (Pub. L. 109‐282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204‐14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111‐117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204‐15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite‐Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (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]

__ (14)(i) 52.219‐6, Notice of Total Small Business Set‐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 (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219‐9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219‐9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219‐9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219‐9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) 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—Subcon‐tracting 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. 657 f).

__ (22) 52.219‐28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (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).

__ (26) 52.222‐19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O.

13126).

_x_ (27) 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_x_ (28) 52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (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).

__ (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). (Executive Order 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) 52.223‐11, Ozone‐Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (37) 52.223‐12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (38)(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.

__ (39)(i) 52.223‐14, Acquisition of EPEAT®‐Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223‐14.

__ (40) 52.223‐15, Energy Efficiency in Energy‐Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

__ (41)(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.

_x_ (42) 52.223‐18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (43) 52.223‐20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (44) 52.223‐21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (45) 52.225‐1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (46)(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.

__ (47) 52.225‐5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_x_ (48) 52.225‐13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (49) 52.225‐26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (50) 52.226‐4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set‐Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (51) 52.226‐5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (52) 52.232‐29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (53) 52.232‐30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_x_ (54) 52.232‐33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (55) 52.232‐34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (56) 52.232‐36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (57) 52.239‐1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (58)(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).

_x_ (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).

__ (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 (Sept 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 (Nov 2016) (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 (l) of FAR clause 52.222‐17.

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

(v) 52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (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) 52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222‐50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and 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 (Oct 2016) (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.

(End of clause)

Point of Contact

Elizabeth M. McEwen Contract Specialist Office of Acquisitions National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Office: (919) 541‐3813 Fax: (301) 435‐6230 mcewenem@niehs.nih.gov

Bernard “Bernie” Salter Jr., CPCM Supervisory Contract Specialist (Station Support Branch Chief) Office of Acquisitions National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Office: (919) 541‐0426 Fax: (301) 480‐ 2720 bernie.salter@nih.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Title: Flow Cytometer Service.

Scope of Service: As needed, to repair and service our Becton Dickinson Flow Cytometers with onsite certified technicians. Twice a year calibration of our instruments and verify operational precision.

Background: The Flow Cytometry Center of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

(NIEHS), in Research Triangle Park, NC has been using flow cytometers manufactured by Becton Dickinson

Bioscieces for several years. The services we provide are highly dependent on the performance of our instruments. To ensure that we continue to provide quality services to the laboratories of NIEHS, we have determined that it is in our best interest to have our instruments repaired on an as need basis and serviced and calibrated twice yearly.

Service Period of Performance: 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2017

Service Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Service Goal:

As needed for repairs during the Service Period, we require the following:

A BD Biosciences trained field service engineer who is experienced in working on BD Bioscience flow cytometers

The use of genuine BD Bioscience parts

Priority technical support upon request for service for repair of our Instrumentation

A response time credit if priority Technical support is not addressed with 48 hours

Direct phone support with a BD trained engineer for technical assistance

Coverage of all parts and repairs

Twice during Service Period for Preventive Maintenance, we require the following:

Provide a Preventive Maintenance Kit each time.

Perform all calibrations, alignments, and adjustments, lubrications, and parts replacement as deemed necessary to maintain the instruments operation in accordance with the published specifications for the instrument.

Provide proprietary software revisions as needed.

Location of Service: All service is to take place at the NIEHS in RTP, NC.

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