Greenville University Pipettes Service Base Plus 4

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION



1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All bidders must also be registered on www.sam.gov. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov).



II. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit e-mailed quotes on RFQ Number VA246-14-Q-0249. This solicitation is a request for Pipette Verification and Service which meets the requirements within this solicitation to be delivered to the VA Medical Clinic, Greenville, NC.



III. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-70.



IV. This is a 100% Small Business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 541380 and the size standard is 100 employees.



V. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial items. The following items, pipette verification program described in the statement of work that meet the college of American Pathologists Standards, are requested. Must provide, number, unit price and total cost..



























VI. PRICE/COST SCHEDULE





ITEM DESCRIPTION OF QTY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT

NO. SUPPLIES/SVCS PRICE



0001- Base Yr. 1.00 ___________________ ____________________

Period of Performance: Award Date to 12-31-14

Provide accreditation required documentation and calibration of

laboratory pipettes as described in the Section B.4 Statement of Works (SOW)





0002- Opt 1 1.00 ___________________ ____________________

Period of Performance: 1-1-15 to 12-31-15

Provide accreditation required documentation and calibration of

laboratory pipettes as described in the Section B.4 Statement of Works (SOW)



0003- Opt 2 1.00 ___________________ ____________________

Period of Performance: 1-1-16 to 12-31-16

Provide accreditation required documentation and calibration of

laboratory pipettes as described in the Section B.4 Statement of Works (SOW)



0004- Opt 3 1.00 ___________________ ____________________

Period of Performance: 1-1-17 to 12-31-17

Provide accreditation required documentation and calibration of

laboratory pipettes as described in the Section B.4 Statement of Works (SOW)



0005- Opt 4 1.00 ___________________ ____________________

Period of Performance: 1-1-18 to 12-31-18

Provide accreditation required documentation and calibration of

laboratory pipettes as described in the Section B.4 Statement of Works (SOW)





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GRAND TOTAL ---

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VII. DELIVERY SCHEDULE





ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DATE OF DELIVERY

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DATE OF DELIVERY

0001- Base Yr. 1.00 AWD to 12-31-14

SHIP TO : Greenville HCC

401 Moye Blvd

Greenville

NC 227834 USA

MARK FOR: Amanda Schenk



0002- Opt 1 1.00 1-1-15 to 12-31-15

SHIP TO : Durham VA affiliated Labs

Greenville HCC

401 Moye Blvd

Greenville

NC 227834 USA

MARK FOR: Amanda Schenk



0003- Opt 2 1.00 1-1-16 to 12-31-16

SHIP TO : Durham VA affiliated Labs

Greenville HCC

401 Moye Blvd

Greenville

NC 227834 USA

MARK FOR: Amanda Schenk



0004- Opt 3 1.00 1-1-17 to 12-31-17

SHIP TO : Durham VA affiliated Labs

Greenville HCC

401 Moye Blvd

Greenville

NC 227834 USA

MARK FOR: Amanda Schenk



0005- Opt 4 1.00 1-1-18 to 12-31-18

SHIP TO : Durham VA affiliated Labs

Greenville HCC

401 Moye Blvd

Greenville

NC 227834 USA

MARK FOR: Amanda Schenk



VIII. STATEMENT OF WORKS (SOW)



Objective:

The contractor will provide a verification program needed to maintain laboratory and documentation accreditation for the applicable pipettes (single / multi-channel).



Scope:

A pipette verification program is necessary to meet the College of American Pathologist (CAP) Accreditation. The CAP Accreditation is the only recognized accreditation and quality assurance for genetic testing laboratories in the VA. This requirement requires the contractor to provide on-site pipette service full-range documentation and calibration on all single and multi-channel pipetters for the Durham VA Medical Center's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.



Description of Work Required:

The contractor will provide a parts, calibration, and service warranty from date of contract award to December 31, 2018.

A. Verification Program and Pipette Service:

1. Check plunger action for stiffness or drag

2. Check tip ejector for smooth operation

3. Overall inspection check:

4. Missing parts

5. Exterior damage,

6. Make minor adjustments if necessary

7. Check friction ring for abrasion and wear

8. Check shaft coupling for cracks or cross-threading

9. Check ejector for tight connection

10. Check shaft for hairline cracks, scoring or damage

11. Check seal and o-ring integrity for leakage

12. Check distal orifice for staining (possible internal corrosion) Full range/linear calibration check; assessment of reproducibility

13. Verify balance calibration

14. Disassemble, clean and repair Install new teflon seals and o-rings

15. Set calibration to manufacturer's specifications

16. Provide documentation of linearity (full range calibration) including determinations at low 10%), mid-range (50%) and high (100%)



A. 1 each 40 SC Repl. HV Silicone Grease



B. Travel

The contractor will travel to Durham VA Medical Center's affiliated laboratories to provide pipette service.





IX. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (FEB 2012), applies to this acquisition.



X. The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the requirements in this request for proposal, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. A best value award will be made based upon the following factors: Technical and Price.



a. Technical: ability to provide products which conform to the characteristics

and requirements listed in this solicitation



b. Price



XI. The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (APR 2012), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov.



XII. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012), applies to this acquisition.



XIII. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (AUG 2012) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 52.204-10, 52-209-6, 52.209-9, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, and 52.232-36.



XIV. The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008), 852.246-71, Inspection, 852.273-76, Electronic Invoice Submission





XV. The following VAAR Provisions apply to this acquisition:852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008), 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (JAN 1998), 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards (JAN 2008), 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008), 852.273-70, Late offers (JAN 2003), 852-273-72 Alternative Evaluation (JAN 2003), 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges (JAN 2003), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (Aug 2013).

XVI. Quotes are required to be received by the Contract Specialist electronically via email no later than 9:00 a.m. December 27, 201. All quotes must be emailed to Cleveland.Wynne@va.gov. NO FAXED OR MAILED OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.



Description: VA246-14-Q-0249



Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs;

Network Contracting Office VISN6;

100 Emancipation Drive;

Hampton VA 23667





Place of Performance:

Greenville Clinic; 401 Moye Blvd.

Greenville, NC

27858

United States



Point of Contact(s):

Cleveland Wynne

Contract Specialist

757-728-3182