Fetal Bovine Serum, certified, US origin, 500 ml

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 document will not be issued. Submit offers on RFQ-RML-C-1777176.

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# 2005-86-2, 02/09/2016.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325414 with a small business size standard of 500 personnel.
This is not a total small business set aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories, is seeking to purchase US origin Certified Fetal Bovine Serum on a
brand name basis. This specific FBS, manufactured through Life Technologies, is rigorously tested for performance standards. In addition, this FBS is useful for a broad range of cell types and has low endotoxin levels, which is important for avoiding non-specific effects during experiments. The quality of this serum has been tested in past years and determined to be a robust supplement for growing virus stocks and maintaining cell cultures.

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for this particular fetal bovine serum:
• Fetal Bovine Serum, certified, US origin, 500 ml, Quantity 75 each
• Item # 16000-044
• The manufacturer is Life Technologies.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit offers on RFQ-RML-C-1777176.

FOB Point shall be Destination; Hamilton, MT 59840.

Place of Performance:
Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIH
903 South 4th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
United States

Award will be based on the capability of the items 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)
FAR 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)
FAR 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 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52 or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for seventy-five (75) bottles of US Certified FBS, 500 ml 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.

Submission shall be received not later than, Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. MST.

Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Suzanne Miller, Purchasing Agent; (Fax : 406-363-9288), (E-Mail millers2@niaid.nih.gov ). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Suzanne Miller; millers2@niaid.nih.gov .