FOR PENDOTECH BRAND Tangential Flow Filtration System, ACCESSORIES, INSTALLATION AND SOFTWARE TRAINING

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-2074560

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 2021-05 Effective March 10, 2021 
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516
with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.

This acquisition is being posted as a Brand Name Restriction with No small business set-aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), The NIH located at  9 West Watkins Mill Rd in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking to purchase the following. We are looking for distributors within the United States for the equipment listed below, manufactured by PendoTech   

The proposed purchase is for Brand Name Only. The brand name, model/part number are listed below: Qty of each line is 1 (one)

Manufacturer – PendoTech

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

1    CAT # PDKT-PCS-TFF  PendoTECH TFF Process Control System 
2    CAT # PDKT-PCS-IS On-site installation, start-up and software training 
3    CAT PUMP-MFD-LS-TW Masterflex Peristaltic Digital Pump w/DB25 remote control port 600RPM             
       drive w/ EasyLoad II for precision thin wall L/S tubing 
4    CAT # PUMP-MFD-LS-TKW Masterflex Peristaltic Digital Pump w/DB25 remote control port.  
       600RPM drive w/ EasyLoad Il for precision thick wall L/S tubing 
5     P CAT # PDKT-PVT PendoTECH Throttle Valve for flow or pressure control, tubing size selectable 
       for size 16, 24, 73 and 88 
6     CAT # SCALE-MT-15000-1 Mettler-Toledo Model 15LA/f (15kg x 0.1g) with interface cable and 
       programmed for control system integration
7     CAT # SCALE-OHAUS-8200-1 Ohaus Model Adventurer AX8201 (8,200 x .1g) with interface cable  
       and programmed for control system integration 
8     CAT # PDKT-PVE2-TFF-M  TFF Control System Diafiltration Pinch Medium for 1/4inch ID
9     CAT # AD-17-P Ultra-sonic Air in Tube Detector with Mini-Con for PendoTECH Systems -7/16" OD 
        tube
10    CAT # PT-PH1-L PendoTECH Single Use pH probe with Single Use Cell- 1/4 inch hosebarbs, Group 
         of 1x PT-PH1, 1x PT-PH1-CELL-025 
11    CAT # CONDS-N-025 Single Use Conductivity Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone 1/4 inch hose barb
12    CAT # FMT-LFS PendoTECH Leviflow Sensor Monitor 
13    CAT # FM-LFS-03SU Leviflow single use flow sensor to 0.8LPM
14    CAT # PDKT-TNK Complete 2L tank setup CAT # PDKT-TNK 
15    CAT# PDKT-TNK500M  600mL-conical btm vessel polysulfone w/low point drain, incl: lid,2 dip 
         tubes,1 polysulfone 3-way stopcock, stir bar(DOES NOT INCLUDE STIR PLATE) 
16     CAT # SPEC-L-1-SU-280 (Formerly SPEC-280-L) Benchtop Photometer w/280nm light source, 4-
         20mA output, (2) 1 meter fiber optic cables with tethers, (2) optical couplers with tethers to   
         connect to flo    
17     CAT # CART-TFF-COMPACT-RFMS TFF Control System compact cart with REMOVABLE retentate 
          flow meter shelf, slide tray with touch-screen monitor and water-proof keyboard (PC not   
          included)        
18        SHIPPING FOB DESTINATION        

PLEASE INCLUDE:   
APPLICABLE SHIPPING CHARGES TO GAITHERSBURG, MD  20878
FOB - DESTINATION

•    Place of Performance:

            NIH NIAID 
            Vaccine Research Center
            9 West Watkins Mill Rd 
               Gaithersburg, MD  20878

The award will be based on the following: capability to meet the brand name requirement, delivery lead times and price.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.  

The following FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FEB 2021)

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 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)

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 (OCT 2018)

FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2021)
*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 (DEC 2013)

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 (Aug 2020)

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 6, 2021 @ 8:00 AM EST

Offers may be e-mailed to Diana Rohlman(E-Mail/ diana.rohlman@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-RML-C-2074560). 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 Diana Rohlman at  diana.rohlman@nih.gov.