Biological Incubator with pan-type humidifier and dehumidifier with advanced RH sensor to include inside delivery.

Added: Feb 10, 2016 4:31 pm  Contracting Office Address:

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive MSC 4811 Room 2NE70-A, Bethesda, MD 20817

 

Title: Biological Incubator with pan-type humidifier and dehumidifier with advanced RH sensor to include inside delivery.

 

Primary Point of Contact:	Secondary Point of Contact
Janna Weidow	Barbara Horrell

 

Description:

 

This notice is a Notice of Intent.  The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis withPercival Scientific Inc. for the procurement of a quantity of 3 Biological Incubators with pan-type humidifier and dehumidifier with advanced RH sensor to include inside delivery.

This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items," as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Submit offers on NOI-RML-E-1776597.

 

This acquisition is a Notice of Intent (NOI). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-86-2,  effective February 1, 2016.

 

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code forthis procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of (500).  This requirement is notset aside for small business.

 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking to purchase

Qty 3: Percival Scientific Biological Incubator Model I-36NL with:

•·         Single-board solid-state design, backward compatible with all Intellus' systems

•·         Durable 10-key industrial keypad with VFD display and LED indicators

•·         3 programming styles: Diurnal, 24 hour, Non-24 hour (elapsed time)

•·         Programs can be run in ramping or non-ramping modes

•·         Multiple programs may be linked to simulate natural conditions

•·   Up to 23 output channels for programmable events

•·   Dual experiment protection via primary and independent secondary limits

•·   Contains no lighting

•·   22 gauge electro-zinc plated steel exterior and interior, all seams and joints welded

•·         Painted with highly reflective white baked enamel

•·         Temperature range: 2° to 44° C (± 0.5° C).

•·         ¼ HP continuous running condensing unit

•·         Top mounted refrigeration for easy access and cleaning       

•·         29.7 ft3 capacity

•·         Six adjustable shelves for a working area of 32.3 ft.2 (3.0 m2).

•·         One 1" (2.54 cm) Access Port.

•·         Caster Assembly with levelers.

•·         Electrical requirement: Standard chamber is 115/1/60

Qty 3 H6 Pan-type humidifier & dehumidifier w/Advanced RH sensor

 

 

FOB Point shall be Destination; Bethesda, MD 20892.  Inside delivery to include haul away of packing materials.

 

Place of Performance:

NIH/NIAID

Bldg 4

4 Memorial Drive

Bethesda, MD 20892

United States

 

Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, and the best value to the government.

 

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:

 

 

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2015)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2015)

 

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items

 

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2015)

FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2016)

 

52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)

52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)

52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013)

 

The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

 

By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, under an active status, prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).

 

Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm   or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

 

Submission shall be received not later than 02/25/2016 1:00 PM MST. 

 

 Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Janna Weber; (Fax - 406-363-9288), (E-Mail/ janna.weber@nih.gov). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

 

All responsible sources may submit  a capability statement that will be considered by this Agency. 

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to (janna.weber@nih.gov).