RFQ1423_-_Rainin_Pipette_Tips_BPA.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ NO. RFQ1423 – RAININ PIPETTE TIPS

Date: January 29, 2019 To: Mettler-Toledo Rainin Brand Authorized Resellers From: Federal Bureau of Investigation/ Finance Division Subject: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Rainin Pipette Tips BPA

Solicitation Number: RFQ1423

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Procurement Section is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to solicit authorized resellers of Mettler-Toledo Rainin brand name products for the purpose of establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to acquire Rainin Pipette Tips for the Federal DNA Support Unit (FDDU), the DNA Casework Unit (DCU), the DNA Support Unit (DSU), the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU), and the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC), Laboratory Division.

The anticipated period of performance for this BPA shall be thirty-six (36) months from date of award.

Contractors interested in competing for this effort may participate by submitting quotes in accordance with the procedures set forth in this RFQ.

Questions or Requests for Additional Information Are Due: February 12, 2019 1:00pm EST

Quotes Must Be Submitted No Later Than: February 13, 2019 1:00pm EST

1.0 General Information

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up to date information about this acquisition. No partial quotes will be considered. No partial awards will be made.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the size standard is 1,000 employees. The resultant contract is intended to be awarded as a firm-fixed price, single award, Blanket Purchase Agreement. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2019-01. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial item under the procedures at FAR Parts 12 and 13.

2.0 Supplies or Service

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in order to obtain Mettler-Toledo Rainin Pipette Tips. The BPA shall have a thirty-six

(36) month ordering period from date of award. The Government will order supplies as needed during the period of performance of this contract. The products and quantities listed are estimates only and will not guarantee purchases by this contract. Obligation of funds will be made through Fiscal Year funding documents.

2.1 Contract Line Items (Fixed Prices)

In order to be considered for award, the offeror must provide firm-fixed pricing for the products listed in the Attachment A – BPA Product List for each specified ordering period.

2.2 Shipping Requirement

All deliveries under this contract shall be FOB destination.

2.3 Delivery Requirement

All items shall be delivered to:

Federal Bureau of Investigation 2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, VA 22135

3.0 Quotation Requirements

• New products only shall be accepted for this procurement.

• Offers shall be valid for 60 calendar days from closing of posting.

• Delivery must be made within 45 days or less after Receipt of Order (ARO).

Please include in your quote: pricing and product description for each line item listed above.

Quote may be sent via your company’s standard quotation form but must include the following information: Tax ID #, DUNS #, Point of Contact with email and telephone information.

4.0 Process Schedule

4.1 Submission of Questions

Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions may be submitted to the attention of Keri Matthews at KCMatthews@fbi.gov, no later than Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 1:00pm EST.

4.2 Submission of Quotation

Quotations/offers and any accompanying information shall be submitted via email only to the attention of Keri Matthews, Contract Specialist, at KCMatthews@fbi.gov, no later than Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:00pm EST. Quotations/offers sent via other means (i.e.

via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered. Offers must be valid for 60 calendar days after submission.

5.0 Provisions and Clauses

The selected offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items-the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b):

52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222- 37, 52.222-40, 52.225-13, 52.232-33; FAR 52.243-1, Changes – Fixed Price; FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies – Fixed Price; FAR 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Corporate Representation Regarding Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law Or Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability – Solicitation (Deviation 2015-02)(March 2015)

a) None of the funds made available by the Department’s current Appropriations Act may be used to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with a corporation—

1) Convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 (twenty-four) months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government, or

2) That has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

b) By submitting a response to this solicitation, the offeror represents that, as of the date of this offer—

1) The offeror is not a corporation convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within the preceding 24 (twenty-four) months; and

2) The offeror is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal or State tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.

Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements Prohibiting Or Restricting Reporting Of Waste, Fraud, And Abuse – Solicitation (Deviation 2015-02)(March 2015)

None of the funds appropriated to the Department under its current Appropriations Act may be used to enter into a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with any entity that requires employees or contractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the contractor certifies that it does not require employees or contractors of the contractor seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

Technology Enhancement Clause

During the life of this contract, new products and technologies may become available in the marketplace that offer significant advantages to the Government in terms of economy, efficiency, quality, and mission effectiveness. It is in the Government’s interest to take advantage of such technology in a disciplined manner consistent with law, regulation, and its valid requirements.

6.0 System for Award Management (SAM) Requirement

Please ensure your firm is registered in System for Award Management (SAM) - All vendors must be registered in SAM, effective July 29, 2012, to receive government contracts.

The FBI utilizes a financial system that has a direct interface with the SAM. If any current FBI vendor data conflicts with SAM Data, the information contained in SAM may override our current information. Please ensure that your company’s SAM information is updated and accurate. This includes: TIN, EFT, DUNs, addresses and contact information. The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.

7.0 Evaluation Factors

The quote received from vendor will be evaluated for compliance with products required in Attachment A – BPA Product List.

8.0 Attachments

Attachment A – BPA Product List.