Fetal Bovine Serum, Characterized, 500 ML bottles, quantity 100 (AMBIS 2180249)

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 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 (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-23-2180249 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 June 2, 2023.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335414, Biological Product (Except Diagnostic Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of less than 1,250 employees. The requirement is being competed with a brand name restriction,  and with a small business set-aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a Brand Name requirement for:

Fetal Bovine Serum, characterized, 500ml, ITEM # SH30071.03, QUANTITY 100 EACH

Shipment Cost to Bethesda, MD 20892, QUANTITY 1 EACH

The Cytiva (Globe Life Sciences Solution USA LLC) Fetal Bovine Serum, is currently and formerly used by the lab.  The brand product performed exceptional with the lab’s cell lines and assays, and the purchase of this same supply will prevent additional variability in experiments.  Furthermore, the purchase of such a large quantity of FBS allows the lab to secure the same performing quality (reducing time spent on quality assurance), and insuring continuity of results.  Ongoing experiments are based on results achieved with these products from this brand.  Changing brands at this time will be detrimental to lab’s research, and very costly to the government to start the experimental process over. 

Place of Performance: NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 33, Bethesda, MD 20852, United States. FOB: Destination

This requirement is being competed as a Brand Name; no other product will be accepted. All quotes must include: DUN's number, full quantity of the requirement with a one (1) time delivery  (no partial shipments), estimated shipping charges (if applicable), and an estimated date for delivery.  The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements, price, and delivery.

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (MAR 2023)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEC 2022)

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (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 (Please ensure FAR 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record)

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (JAN 2017)

FAR 52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

(OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26

The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (DEC 2022)

FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JUNE 2023)

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

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC 2015)

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:  http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

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 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

Submission shall be received not later than July 31, 2022 @ 12:00 PM EST

Offers may be e-mailed to Rita Davis (E-Mail/ rita.davis@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-23-2180249). 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 rita.davis@nih.gov.