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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Metabolic Isotopes

General Information:

Notice ID: 75N94024Q00094

Posted Date: August 15, 2024

Response Date: August 29, 2024

Product Service Code: 6505 – Drugs and Biologicals

NAICS Code: 325412 – Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, size 1300 employees

Contracting Office Address:

The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Office of Acquisitions, 6710B Rockledge Drive, Rockville, MD 20892.

Description:

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 and shall be processed in accordance with FAR Part 13.5 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 75N94024Q00094 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/award will incorporate all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-06, effective July 30, 2024.

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 325412 and the small business size standard of 1300 employees.

The anticipated award shall be an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The Government anticipates a single-award IDIQ. The period of performance of the resulting IDIQ award shall consist of a 5-year ordering period. Multiple Firm-fixed-price, severable/nonseverable task and delivery orders are anticipated during the 5-year ordering period.

This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small businesses.

Contractor’s Requirements:

See attachments

• IDIQ Statement of Work

• Task Order Statement of Work

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

There anticipated ordering period for this acquisition is five (5) years from the date of award.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) Provisions/Clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be from September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2029.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when–

1. If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the

Government deposits the order in the mail;

2. If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

3. If sent electronically, the Government either–

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitation (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum Order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less $1,000 the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum Order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor –

1. Any order for a single item in excess of $1,000,000.00

2. Any order for a combination of items in excess of the total contract value; or

3. A series of orders from the same ordering office within thirty (30) calendar days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within thirty (30) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the

Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the “maximum.” The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum.”

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after five (5) years from the date of award.

FAR 52.216-32 TASK-ORDER AND DELIVERY-ORDER OMBUDSMAN (SEP 2019)

As prescribed in 16.506(j), insert the following clause:

Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (Sept 2019)

(a) In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 4106(g), the Agency has designated the following task-order and delivery-order Ombudsman for this contract. The Ombudsman must review complaints from the Contractor concerning all task-order and delivery-order actions for this contract and ensure the Contractor is afforded a fair opportunity for consideration in the award of orders, consistent with the procedures in the contract. _____________ [Contracting Officer to insert name, address, telephone number, and email address for the Agency Ombudsman or provide the URL address where this information may be found.]

(b) Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timeline for any other process (e.g., protests).

(c) Before consulting with the Ombudsman, the Contractor is encouraged to first address complaints with the Contracting Officer for resolution. When requested by the Contractor, the Ombudsman may keep the identity of the concerned party or entity confidential, unless prohibited by law or agency procedure.

FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) – CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE:

Clause No. Title

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN

2020) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2023)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT

2018)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) – CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

Clause No. Title

HHSAR 352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying (DEC 2015) HHSAR 352.208-70 Printing and Duplication (DEC 2015) HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC

2015) HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

(END OF CONTRACT CLAUSES)

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SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

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(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It will, ☐ will ☐ not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known).

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

https://www.sam.gov/

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020).

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c)

(1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

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FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(End of provision)

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) – PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE:

Provision No. Title

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 2023) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAY 2024) FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990)

(END OF PROVISIONS)

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SUBMISSION & GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) does not commit the Government to pay any cost for preparation and submission of a quote. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this proposed acquisition. By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, it is understood that your firm’s quote shall become a part of the official contract file. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quote.

Quotes must contain a statement to the effect that offer is valid for a period of at least 30 days from the date of receipt thereof by the Government.

Quote submittal must also include/address the following:

• All submittals must include a completed FAR Provision 52.204-24, 52.204-26 and 52.213-3 unless already completed in the System for Award Management (SAM). If already provided in the vendors SAM.gov profile, and do not conflict with the requirements as stated in this solicitation please provide a statement to the effect of “Provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26 and 52.212-3 are complete and accurate per our SAM.gov registration dated 00/00/00.”

• All attachments must be in MS Word or Adobe Portable Format (PDF).

• All correspondence must have the Notice ID “75N94024Q00094” included in the subject line.

SOLICITATION QUESTIONS

If there are questions regarding this requirement, please submit your inquiries immediately via email but no later than 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, August 22, 2024 to the points of contact listed below:

Name: Trish Matthews Contract Specialist Email: trish.matthews@nih.gov

Name: Kimesha Leake Contracting Officer Email: kimesha.leake@nih.gov

Note: Questions submitted by a method other than email will not be accepted. Any questions received after the specified cut-off time and date above will not be accepted or answered unless at the Contracting Officers discretion is deemed necessary. All email inquiries must have the Solicitation number “75N94024Q00094” included in the subject line.

QUOTATION SUBMITTAL

Quotations submitted in response to this solicitation must be submitted via email no later than 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, August 29, 2024 to the points of contacts listed below:

Name: Trish Matthews Contract Specialist Email: trish.mattthews@nih.gov

Name: Kimesha Leake Contracting Officer Email: kimesha.leake@nih.gov mailto:trish.matthews@nih.gov mailto:kimesha.leake@nih.gov mailto:trish.mattthews@nih.gov mailto:kimesha.leake@nih.gov

Note: It’s the Offeror’s responsibility to read the RFQ and all related documents carefully. Additionally, it is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure/verify the Government receives its submission on or before the date/time specified. The Government reserves the right to not accept any late quotes. Please do not wait until the deadline to submit your quotation.

BASIS FOR AWARD AND EVALUATION

Evaluation of quotes will be conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 (b)(3) procedures. The Government intends to award a single-award IDIQ contract from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror, whose quote complies with the SOW and does not take exception, nor object to any of the terms of the RFQ and represents the best overall value to the Government.

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and make a single award without conducting "discussions" as defined in FAR Part 15. Therefore, the quoter’s initial quote should contain the quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to contact the quoter (or multiple quoters) to request quotation revisions that seek additional price discounts, provide revisions to the technical quotation or explain other aspects of the quotation to improve the terms of the deal reflected in the quotation. In the event quotation revisions are requested, the Government will not necessarily be seeking revisions from all quoters. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received. The Government reserves the right to make no award if quotes do not meet the requirements of this solicitation.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Instructions to Offerors Attachment 2 – SOW for IDIQ (parent) Attachment 3 – Evaluation Criteria for IDIQ (parent) Attachment 4 – Task Order 1 SOW Attachment 5 – Task Order 1 Evaluation Criteria