High Density Ventilated Rack Purchase
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFQ-NIAID-23-2172168
- Agency
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is soliciting offers to purchase 54 high density ventilated racks with individually ventilated cages from Allentown or equal brands, with associated supplies and a 20% changeout quantity. There is also an option for an additional 72 racks and corresponding changeout. Quotes are due by August 14, 2023 and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Delivery is required within 180 days of anticipated award by August 31, 2023.
The solicitation has no set-aside designations and utilizes NAICS code 333998 for miscellaneous general purpose machinery and PSC code 6640 for laboratory equipment and supplies. The estimated base quantity is 54 racks with changeouts totaling 1728 cages and an optional additional 72 racks with 2304 cages. Place of performance will be at the National Institutes of Health facilities in Bethesda, Maryland. Awards are anticipated by August 31, 2023 with a firm fixed price for the estimated quantities listed.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 2 - 8/9/2023 - Amended to attach a second Question and Answer document.
AMENDMENT 1 - 8/8/2023 - Due date indicated on attachment RFQ-NIAID-23-2172168 corrected to 4:30pm EST on August 14, 2023. Estimated award date amended to August 31, 2023. Amended attachment uploaded as "Amendment 1 - .RFQ-NIAID-23-2172168 - due date corrected". Original attachment deleted. Question and Answer document attached.
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-23-2172168 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 Effective June 2, 2023.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees. The Product or Service Code (PSC) is 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The requirement is being competed as full and open competition.
The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. By submitting a quote, the offeror is accepting that all government terms and conditions shall prevail over the award.
By submission of a quote, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered and viewable in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).
STATEMENT OF NEED
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB) has a requirement for replacement racks and cages for its vivaria. High quality racks and cages are integral to the daily husbandry and colony management driven by the many different and detailed research objectives at the individual laboratory level.
NIAID/DIR/CMB is seeking Allentown brand name or equal High Density Ventilated Racks (HDVRs) with Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs) and associated supplies and accessories including lids, water bottles, sipper tubes, wire bar lids, and bottle baskets, plus a 20% changeout (1728 cages). This acquisition includes an optional quantity of 72 racks plus a 20% changeout (2304 cages) with associated supplies and accessories. Please provide a quote for the Bill of Materials (BOM) listed below. Offerors shall be an authorized seller of Allentown brand name or equal products. The Government anticipates making a single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) order.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RFQ AND RFQ ATTACHMENT.
Update #2 ·
AMENDMENT 1 - 8/8/2023 - Due date indicated on attachment RFQ-NIAID-23-2172168 corrected to 4:30pm EST on August 14, 2023. Estimated award date amended to August 31, 2023. Amended attachment uploaded as "Amendment 1 - .RFQ-NIAID-23-2172168 - due date corrected". Original attachment deleted. Question and Answer document attached.
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-23-2172168 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 Effective June 2, 2023.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees. The Product or Service Code (PSC) is 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The requirement is being competed as full and open competition.
The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. By submitting a quote, the offeror is accepting that all government terms and conditions shall prevail over the award.
By submission of a quote, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered and viewable in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).
STATEMENT OF NEED
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB) has a requirement for replacement racks and cages for its vivaria. High quality racks and cages are integral to the daily husbandry and colony management driven by the many different and detailed research objectives at the individual laboratory level.
NIAID/DIR/CMB is seeking Allentown brand name or equal High Density Ventilated Racks (HDVRs) with Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs) and associated supplies and accessories including lids, water bottles, sipper tubes, wire bar lids, and bottle baskets, plus a 20% changeout (1728 cages). This acquisition includes an optional quantity of 72 racks plus a 20% changeout (2304 cages) with associated supplies and accessories. Please provide a quote for the Bill of Materials (BOM) listed below. Offerors shall be an authorized seller of Allentown brand name or equal products. The Government anticipates making a single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) order.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RFQ AND RFQ ATTACHMENT.
Update #1 ·
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-23-2172168 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 Effective June 2, 2023.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees. The Product or Service Code (PSC) is 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The requirement is being competed as full and open competition.
The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. By submitting a quote, the offeror is accepting that all government terms and conditions shall prevail over the award.
By submission of a quote, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered and viewable in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).
STATEMENT OF NEED
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB) has a requirement for replacement racks and cages for its vivaria. High quality racks and cages are integral to the daily husbandry and colony management driven by the many different and detailed research objectives at the individual laboratory level.
NIAID/DIR/CMB is seeking Allentown brand name or equal High Density Ventilated Racks (HDVRs) with Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs) and associated supplies and accessories including lids, water bottles, sipper tubes, wire bar lids, and bottle baskets, plus a 20% changeout (1728 cages). This acquisition includes an optional quantity of 72 racks plus a 20% changeout (2304 cages) with associated supplies and accessories. Please provide a quote for the Bill of Materials (BOM) listed below. Offerors shall be an authorized seller of Allentown brand name or equal products. The Government anticipates making a single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) order.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RFQ AND RFQ ATTACHMENT.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 2 - QA.pdf | ||
| Amendment 1 - QA.pdf | ||
| Amendment 1 - RFQ-NIAID-23-2172168 - due date corrected.pdf | ||
| RFQ Attachment 1 - FAR 52.212-5.pdf | ||
| RFQ-NIAID-23-2172168.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| High Density Ventilated Rack Purchase | Solicitation | |
| High Density Ventilated Rack Purchase | Pre-Solicitation |
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