C1 to C2 Confocal Microscope Upgrade with Motorized Stage and NIS Software

INTRODUCTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures in combination with FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items.

The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-RFQ-15-672 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE
The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 333314 with a Size Standard of 500 Employees.

SET-ASIDE STATUS
This acquisition is NOT set-aside for small businesses and is available for full and open competition.

ACQUISITION AUTHORITY
This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures in combination with FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items. This acquisition is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82, dated May 7, 2015. The resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Purpose
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Intramural Research Program (IRP) requires an upgrade of the NIDA owned Nikon C1 laser Scanning Confocal Microscope to a Nikon C2+ Confocal Microscope.

Brand Name Only Product Requirements
The Nikon C2+ Confocal microscope upgrades must include the following:

1. One (1) C1 to C2 Confocal Upgrade, (Manufacturer Part No. C2-Promo 3
2. One (1) ProScan III System: Upright Motorized Microscope Stage with Linear Scales, (Manufacturer Part No. 77011487)
3. One (1) Slide holder for 3"x1" or 3"x2" slide, (Manufacturer Part No. 77011511)
4. One (1) NIS-Elements, (Manufacturer Part No. MQS41100)
5. One (1) NIS-Elements, (Manufacturer Part No. MQS41320)

This upgrade will allow our confocal scope to (1) view and image infrared fluorescent protein (iRFP), and other fluorescent labels in the near IR spectrum, as well as the traditional fluorescent channels. (2) be operated through our existing NIS Elements software used for other non-confocal imaging and analysis. (3) motorize our stage to be able to take images at the same location over multiple periods of time; as well as, take accurate high magnification images in order to stich them together for larger images of the whole tissue.

Anticipated Period of Performance
The contractor shall deliver the microscope upgrade within three (3) months after receipt of award.

Contract Type
The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement.

APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

The provision at FAR clause 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions, applies to this acquisition.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based upon the following:

1. Factor 1: Technical Approach

The Offeror shall detail in its technical proposal how it meets each of the product requirements. This shall include the specifications of the offered equipment.

2. Factor 2: Delivery

The Offeror shall confirm in its technical proposal that the delivery requirements detailed in this statement of need shall be met.

RESPONSE FORMAT
Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The price quotation must include the requirements listed above as well as associated pricing.

Contractors must provide their Company Name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Business Size, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information in their responses. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov."

CLOSING STATEMENT
All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-RFQ-15-672. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Megan Ault, Contract Specialist, at megan.ault@nih.gov.