Intelligent Stereo Zoom Microscope Zoom Range with Stops Brand Name or Equal

Document Type: Request for Quotes
Solicitation Number: RFQ-RML-E-1862966
Posted Date: November 09, 2017
Response Date: November 21, 2017
Set Aside: none
NAICS Code: 334516
Classification Code: 66
Contracting Office Address:
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive MSC 4811 Room 2NE70-A, Bethesda, MD 20817

Title: Intelligent Stereo Zoom Microscope -6.3x to 80x (12.7:1) Zoom Range with Stops - Brand Name or Equal

Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact
Jesse Weidow Barbara Horrell

Description:
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-E-1862966.

This acquisition is a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC is 2005-96_11-06-17. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000.
This is not a total small business set aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Laboratory of Infectious Disease (LID), is seeking to purchase a brand name or equal: Nikon SMZ-1270-i Intelligent Stereo Zoom Microscope -6.3x to 80x (12.7:1) Zoom Range with Stops and the accessories listed below.

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO THESE CATALOG#'s:

Required Specifications:

1. Nikon SMZ-1270-i Intelligent Stereo Zoom Microscope -6.3x to 80x (12.7:1) Zoom Range with Stops -
CAT# MNA52110
2. Coarse/Fine Focusing Mount (CFMCN) (Ring) - CAT# MND54000
3. Dual objective Nosepiece (PRN2) - CAT# MNP51620
4. Plan APO 1.0x/0.1050/70mm Objective - CAT# MNP54100
5. ED Plan 1.5x/0.1575/44mm Objective - CAT# MN54150
6. Polarizing Attachment (CPOL) - CAT# MNN40920
7. Binocular Tube 20-degrees (PB) - CAT# MNB45901
8. Beam Splitter (100E/50E:50P) (Sub-ISO) - CAT# MNB45901
9. CFI Widefield Eyepiece 10x/22 (AZW 10x) - CAT# MNK81105
10. Diascopic OCC Illumination Base- LED (PDSL32) - CAT# MND51520
11. AC Adapter - CAT# MQF52055
12. Clear Glass Stage Plate - CAT# MXA25022
13. AC Power Cord BU [100-120v] - CAT# 79035
14. Freight, Insurance & warranty
15. Must disclose the country of manufacture for all products quoted.

Shipping charges and warranty information must be included in the quote. If quoting for an equal product, you must include information that shows that it is equal to the brand that is being requested and must have the capability for evaluating crystal growth in the cold room (4 degree) setting.

The Government may award a single purchase order based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, and the best value to the government.

FOB Point shall be Destination; Bethesda, MD 20892.
Place of Performance:
National Institutes of Health, NIAID
33 North Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
United States

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
The government may award a single firm, fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation 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 (Oct 2015)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (NOV 2017)
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
FAR 52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02)
FAR 52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (JAN 2017)
FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (NOV 2017)

*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.
HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Jan 2010)

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, under an active status for All Awards, 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://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm or, upon request, either by email or fax.

Submission shall be received not later than November 21, 2017 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Jesse Weidow; (E-Mail/ jesse.weidow@nih.gov). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to (jesse.weidow@nih.gov).