NOI - BD Biosciences_Cytometers_3.12.24_v1.pdf

PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS

Document Type: Synopsis Solicitation Number: NOI-NIAID-24-2208211 Posted Date: 3/13/2024 Response Date: 3/27/2024 Set Aside: None NAICS Code: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Classification Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment Contracting Office Address:

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, 5601 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852

Title: Renewal Maintenance Service Agreement for Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD - Biosciences) Flow Cytometers

Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact

Name: Daveta H. Brown

Email: daveta.brown@nih.gov

Name: Tamara McDermott

Email: tamara.mcdermott@nih.gov

Description:

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

This notice is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901(e), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and 13.501(a) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements and is not a request for competitive quotes.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis (sole source) with Becton, Dickinson, and Company - BD Biosciences, 2350 Qume Drive, San Jose, CA 95131-1807, to provide maintenance services for flow cytometers, various lasers, and accessories to support the Laboratory of Immune System Biology (LISB). The BD equipment to be maintained consist of the following:

• FACSAria III – 3 Laser System (Serial # P99900014)

• LSRFortessa SORP (Serial # R64717700196)

• FACS Flow Supply System (Serial # N3492775405)

• High Throughput Sampler (Serial # R647701000401)

• LSRFortessa SORP (Serial # R64717700194)

• FACS Flow Supply System (Serial # N3492775418)

• High Throughput Sampler (Serial # R647701000415)

• LSRFortessa SORP (Serial # H64717700055)

• FACS Flow Supply System (Serial # N3332)

• LSRFortessa SORP (Serial # H64717700104)

• FACS Flow Supply System (Serial # N3492774233)

• High Throughput Sampler (Serial # R647701000045)

• FACSymphony A3 (Serial # R66093700076)

• FACS Flow Supply System (Serial # N3492775746)

• FACSymphony A3 (Serial # R66093700215)

• FACS Flow Supply System (Serial # 349277N0263)

The Period of Performance (POP) is April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025. Services shall be performed in Bethesda, Maryland 20814. LISB requires a maintenance service agreement for flow cytometers, various lasers, and accessories. Becton, Dickinson, and Company - BD Bioscience is the only vendor that can provide the required maintenance service agreement.

As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), BD Biosciences has proprietary rights to the design and software utilized and is the only company with access to performance verified OEM component parts, spare parts, software, technical support, upgrades, and engineering resources to maintain the original operating specifications. The services coverage for the BD flow cytometers will provide the following:

• Two (2) Preventive Maintenance (PM) Inspections to be performed during twelve-month period

• Two (2) Preventative Maintenance (PM) kits

• Software revisions & proprietary software updates

• Unlimited service visits, by guaranteed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technicians, Monday – Friday

• Unlimited guaranteed OEM replacement service parts, components, or modules necessary for repairs, excluding third party items and consumables

• Unlimited telephone support for instruments reagents, and applications will be provided at no additional charge

• 48-hour priority response to a request for emergency on-site service Monday- Friday, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays

• Service and parts must be compliant with Biosafety Level 2

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, which has a size standard of $34 Million. Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an other than small business.

This will be the only notice of the Government’s intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement. The Government plans to award a contract for this requirement within 30 days of this notice.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy this requirement. The Government understands that Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD Biosciences) is the only vendor which can provide the required services for NIAID. However, firms that believe they can provide the capability required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit a capabilities statement, including past performance, in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this notice. Such documentation shall be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.

For additional information or to submit responses please contact Daveta H. Brown at daveta.brown@nih.gov, (subject line to reference:( NOI-NIAID-24-2208211), by 1:00 pm mailto:daveta.brown@nih.gov eastern daylight time on March 27, 2024. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow NIAID to determine if it can meet the above specifications described herein. All responses received by the closing date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any responses received by NIAID after this date and exact time specified is late and will not be considered.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for any information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.