Notice_of_Intent_1.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Solicitation Number: 75N94023Q00102 Solicitation Type: Sole Source (Non-Competitive) Title: NIAAA Supplies: QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System NAICS / Size Standard: 334516/ 1,000 employees

Introduction

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Office of Acquisitions (OA), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a noncompetitive sole source basis to Life Center Technologies to provide the QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System to the NIAAA.

Background Information

The lab currently has an older real time PCR machine that needs to be replaced in order to conduct ongoing research projects within LBGN. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a powerful technology that amplifies DNA or cDNA targets up to a million-fold. Real-Time PCR amplifies the target in the presence of fluorescent dyes and the instrument captures the fluorescent signal in “real-time” to determine how many copies of DNA are present at each cycle. The ability of the real-time PCR instrument to monitor the amount of target that amplifies over the course of the run enables very precise, sensitive and accurate quantitative measurements to determine the number of starting copies in the reaction.

Purpose and Objectives

Procure a PCR machine to conduct ongoing research projects within the Laboratory of Behavioral and Genomic Neuroscience.

Period of Performance

The anticipated delivery date is 30 days, and the period of performance will be one year from award.

Contractor Requirements

The contractor shall provide the QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System that meets the following specifications:

• Part #: A28566 QS3 0.1ML QPCR SYSTEM, LAPTOP EACH

Dell Laptop computer minimum specs:

• Processor speed of 2.7GHz minimum

• 4GB Ram memory minimum

• Windows 10 Operating system

• 250GB hard drive minimum

• DVD RW drive

• Part # 4351979 Fast 96 Well RNASE P Verif Plate

• Part # 4360954 Optical Adhesive Covers 25 Pcs/Pack

• Part # 4483485 FAST 96W HARDSHELL PLATE CLEAR ,20 PCS PK MicroAmp® EnduraPlate Optical 96-

Well Fast Clear Reaction Plate with Barcode, 0.1mL, 20 plates.

• Applied Biosystems® MicroAmp® EnduraPlate™ plastic consumables offer excellent PCR or qPCR performance in formats developed to meet your experimental needs. All of our plastic consumables are validated with Applied Biosystems® instruments for optimal fit and performance. With the new EnduraPlate™ reaction plates, there is now a solution for work that requires special handling and an even greater degree of durability for use with multi-instrument experiments.

• Part # A28806 SMARTSTART QSTUDIO3 EACH

Sole Source Justification

Life Technologies is the sole manufacturer and vendor of the QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System (Part Number A28566). Life Technologies does not have any authorized agents, distributors, or dealers in the United States or Canada for the above listed instrument systems.

Regulatory Authority

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization).

FAR Clauses

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is applicable. The Government will award a contract resulting from this notice to the offeror listed above. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the offer: The contractor shall demonstrate its ability to provide the detector listed that meets the specifications provided above.

FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, is applicable. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.

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FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Additional Information

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, therefore the requirements of FAR Part 6, Competitive Requirements, are not applicable and the resultant award will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 effective June 2, 2023.

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: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Unique Entity Identifier (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.

All responses must be received by August 2, 2023 9:00 AM ET and must reference solicitation number 75N94023Q00102. Responses shall be submitted electronically to nicole.freid@nih.gov. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

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