Dry Ice On-Site Deliveries

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This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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 being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit offers on NIAID-RFQ19-1953325.

This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-01, effective January 22, 2019. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325120 with a small business size standard of 1000. This is a small business set-aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking Dry Ice On-Site Deliveries. Requirements are included in this solicitation and attached Statement of Work (SOW)/Bill of Materials (BOM).

Period of Performance (POP). One 12-month base year and one 12-month option year are anticipated. POP starts on April 1, 2019.

The award will be based on the following; capability to meet the requirements, delivery, price, and the best value to the government.

The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2018)
- Addendum tailoring FAR 52.212-1 is attached to this RFQ
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 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:
FR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018)
FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2019). Attached.
FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989). Attached.
FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999). Attached.
FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). Attached.
FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)
FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)
FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018)
FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015)
FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017)
FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
HHSAR 352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying (Dec 2015)
HHSAR 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (Dec 2015).
HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015)

The applicable provisions of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.
Quoter must include the following provisions in their quote and check the appropriate response.
52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015)
(a) Definitions. "Inverted domestic corporation" and "subsidiary" have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).
(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.
(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that- (check one)
____(1) It is not an inverted domestic corporation: and
____(2) It is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation
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 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).

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for Dry Ice On-Site Deliveries as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process all quotes should include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" (Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).)

Important dates:

Question and Answer session ends March 18, 2019, 9 a.m. Eastern. Questions must be submitted by email to brad.engel@nih.gov.

Submission shall be received not later than previously stated.

Offers may be e-mailed to brad.engel@nih.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS
Offerors are advised that the Government may share your information with non-government personnel who are assisting with the evaluation of quotes. The exclusive responsibility for source selection will reside with the Government. By submitting your offer, you will be consenting to disclosure of your offer to non-government personnel for purposes of evaluation.

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