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Hospital and Laboratory Support Division Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM)

Title: Aquaneering Xenopus Aquatic System

Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Synopsis No. 75N98026Q01208-05021

SYNOPSIS

General Information

Contracting Office Address National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD) Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM) Hospital and Laboratory Support Division 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817

Description

INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 75N98026Q01208-05021. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable). This is intended to be a firm-fixed price contract and awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable approach.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate and award a contract without providing for full and open competition (Including brand-name) to:

AQUANEERING LLC

340 Rancheros DR STE 180 San Marcos, CA 92069-2980

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 112519 with a Size Standard $3.75 mil.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99-1, July 16, 2018. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR 12.603 at an amount not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000).

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title: Aquaneering Xenopus Aquatic System Background Information: The purpose of this request is to procure an Aquaneering Xenopus Aquatic System. The Comparative Medicine Branch is requesting the purchase and installation of an Aquaneering Xenopus Housing Rack including all components and accessories necessary for normal operation for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The 3-shelf is purpose-built to house over 100 African-Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis). This unit provides four-stage filtration to remove water-based contaminants including ammonia and nitrate which are hazardous to aquatic species. A stainless-steel UV system is present providing pathogen control. Adjustable water flow rates allow precise water delivery to each tank or row of tanks. The system is designed to minimize required maintenance and cleaning to reduce operational costs.

· XS360-1521 Xenopus Housing Rack, 3-shelf. 60" 11524mm wide. Stainless steel construction, powder coat finish. 6 GPM Filtration System (Mechanical/Biological/Finishing) with 40 watt UV Sterilizer. Low water level shut off.

· XT21C Complete 21 Liter Clear Polycarbonate Tank Set Includes: Tank, Lid and Standpipe

· MFAR622 Non Consumable Reusable Prefilter .. (for Double Sumps) 6" x 22"

· MCHY12 Chiller with Controller, Drop In Titanium Coil, 1 /2 HP, 115V / 60Hz

· DAD14-C Custom Dosing, No Controller, 14 Gallon Double Barrel, WI Stand. With Dosing Barrels & Pumps . .for pH and Conductivity with (2) 14 Gallon (53 Liter) Barrels MODIFICATION: (2) sets of dosing pumps. (2) Monitoring control boxes mounted to frame.

· DSELB Dosing System Control Box Bracket, Left

· DSERB Dosing System Control Box Bracket, Right

· MCPHC-51200 pH and Conductivity Controllers with Probes and Electrodes for Aquaneering Dosing Unit. Sentinel Monitoring System. 12 inputs, unlimited multi-level alarm recipients. Cloud-based, live direct interface, email notifications.

· MSTRCT030 30 Gallon (113 Liter) Mechanical RO Storage Tank Assembly, Rectangular with Stand & Float Valve, Connection to Sump Tank. Square Plastic 12" (305mm) x 12" (305mm) x 48" (1219mm) Tall (64" [1626mm] Tall with Stand)

· DXKT-RT DX Hardware Kit for 30/80/140 Gal with RO Water Maker and/or TWX Only

· MCTWX10-C Automatic Timed Water Exchange 10 GPM (38 LPM) with Pump, Timer Box, Anti-siphon Valve and Hose MODIFICATION: Includes fittings to supply (2) racks.

· MTWXBP Timed Water Exchange Backing Panel

· lnstall-DFKit Drain and Fill Install Connection Kit

· Digital Manual Digital System Manual

· MUL040 40 Watt UV Lamp (33.25" L)

· MUQ040-080 40/80 Watt UV Quartz Sleeve (38.25" Length)

· MUVSSORK Aquaneering Stainless Steel UV Sterilizer O-Ring Kit.

· SCS50BA3 Sea Salt - Box Crystal Sea Bioassay Formula

· SCSBC12 Sodium Bicarbonate 12 Lb.

· MFCF125 Carbon Filter Sleeve (12")

· SCAC12 Activated Carbon, Acid Washed 12 Lb.

· MCSPH4 Calibration Solution pH 4 Packet.

· MCSPH7 Calibration Solution pH 7 Packet.

· MCSC1413 Calibration Solution Conductivity Packet, 1413us.

· STK6 6-Way Test Strips (25/pack)

· Install Installation

· Shipping

· Maintaining the system in working order for the extent of the warranty.

Period of Performance: This is a one-time supply acquisition with the duration of the maintenance agreement as specified in the resulting contract or purchase order.

Delivery Location:

NIH/NIEHS

111 TW Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

CLOSING STATEMENT

This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include a technical proposal, a cost-price proposal, the period of performance, the Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.

· FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, applies to this acquisition.

· The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any additional instructions as required.

· The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

· A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued to the successful offeror within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

The Government reserves the right to accept any offer (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Add additional evaluation criteria as required.

· FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

· Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: None.

· The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

Submission Requirements: Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent’s capability to provide the required product or service. Price quotations shall include, at a minimum: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information. Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to: Equipment Capability, Equipment Warranty and Maintenance Coverage, Delivery, Price, past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.

Respondents claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers of a specified brand-name product must provide:

(a) Product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s);

(b) Product description;

(c) Documentation demonstrating that the offered item meets all required salient characteristics;

(d) Quantity;

(e) Estimated price or cost;

(f) Shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and

(g) Delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

Responses must also include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by September 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM Eastern time and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q01208-05021. Responses may be submitted electronically to Ms. Luz Casey, Program Specialist/Contracting Specialist at Luz.Casey@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.

Contact Information:

Contract Specialist/Program Specialist: Luz Casey Email: Luz.Casey@nih.gov

"All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.”

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