Terms and Conditions_FAR 52.212-5 Feb 2024.pdf

This document is a solicitation for a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the upgrade of two existing Firefly liquid handler instruments, issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The requirement includes specific Firefly expansion modules, an ODTC 96KL Custom module, and an ATL Head Upgrade Kit. The solicitation is a brand name or equal procurement, without a small business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and a size standard of 1,000 employees. Offers are due by May 23, 2024, and the government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the responsible contractor based on technical capability and price. The period of performance is 120 days for delivery to the NIH facility in Bethesda, MD. The solicitation incorporates specific FAR clauses, including FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items.