Bioinformatics Services for Breast Cancer Samples

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  This solicitation number is NICHD-20-082a and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05.  The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541380 and the business size standard is $16.5m.  However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business.  This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.  Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) have a requirement for a vendor who can provide bioinformatic services to analyze DNA Methylation Sequencing and Single Nucleus RNA-Sequencing data from racially diverse breast cancer samples.

See Attached Statement of Work.

The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with its offer.  The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation (factors lowest price and technically acceptable) Commercial Items; FAR Clause 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 – Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition.  The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size.  The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.  Offeror responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities of providing all services/deliverables and technical criteria contractor requirements as specified in this synopsis/statement of work should submit a copy of their quotation via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov.  Attention: Tina Robinson.  Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements.  Quotations will be due fifteen calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or before May 21, 2020 by 9 am, EST. via email.  The quotation must reference “Solicitation number” NICHD-20-082a.  Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# NICHD-20-082a in the subject line of email.

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