Interface Testing System for Interlaboratory Testing and Validation

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
75D301-24-Q-78358
Agency
CDC Office of Acquisition Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
PSC
6635 Physical Properties Testing And Inspection
Place of performance
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Acquisition Services is seeking to acquire an Interface Testing System (ITS) for interlaboratory testing and validation. The ITS will be used to evaluate fluid leakage at the interface between protective clothing and gloves used by healthcare personnel, supporting the development of a new industry standard. Key requirements include an anthropomorphic robotic arm, a transparent test chamber, and user-friendly interface. The evaluation criteria include technical approach, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being more important than price. Quotes are due by 12:00 pm EDT on September 2, 2024, and all questions should be submitted by 8:00 am EDT on August 27, 2024.

This solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 employees. The procurement will result in a firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacture, delivery, assembly, installation, and technical support of the ITS. The place of performance is West Mifflin, PA 15236, USA.

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

Amendment 1: Add attachments to posting

Amendment 2: Adding Q&A to attachments

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

The solicitation number for this requirement is 75D301-24-Q-78358 and is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Subpart 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) has a requirement for acquisition of an Interface Testing System for Interlaboratory Testing and Validation as described in the attached specifications document.

CDC intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. Please fill in either the dollar amounts or provide a separate excel spreadsheet containing the same information including a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, and options, if applicable as described in the attached documents.

Please see the attached documents for the delivery schedule, specifications, and proposal information. 

The quote format is at the discretion of the offeror.

It is the bidder's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet at website https://www.acquisition.gov/

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 May 22, 2024.

This action is set aside for small businesses under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, SBA size standard of 700 employees. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be issued in writing to the successful bidder.

To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management. To register apply via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. For questions on registration contact Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. Please reference the attachments for further instructions.

FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Service is applicable. The following evaluation criteria will be used:

  1. Technical
    1. Similar experience
    2. Experience of key personnel
    3. Management capability and approach
    4. Technical approach and schedule
  2. Past Performance
  3. Price

Technical and past performacne, when combined, are more important than price.

Include FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications with Bid or indicate if it is available online at SAM.gov.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and please reference the attached document for any addenda to the clause.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and please reference the attached document for any additional clauses applicable to the acquisition.

No telephonic quotes will be processed. All responses must be received no later than 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on September 2, 2024. Please send any questions and quotes to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Ragucci, at zdm3@cdc.gov.  

All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to the Contract Specialist no later than 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 27, 2024

Attachments:

  1. Statement of Work
  2. Clauses, terms and conditions, and provisions
Update #2 ·

Amendment 1: Add attachments to posting

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

The solicitation number for this requirement is 75D301-24-Q-78358 and is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Subpart 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) has a requirement for acquisition of an Interface Testing System for Interlaboratory Testing and Validation as described in the attached specifications document.

CDC intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. Please fill in either the dollar amounts or provide a separate excel spreadsheet containing the same information including a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, and options, if applicable as described in the attached documents.

Please see the attached documents for the delivery schedule, specifications, and proposal information. 

The quote format is at the discretion of the offeror.

It is the bidder's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet at website https://www.acquisition.gov/

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 May 22, 2024.

This action is set aside for small businesses under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, SBA size standard of 700 employees. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be issued in writing to the successful bidder.

To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management. To register apply via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. For questions on registration contact Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. Please reference the attachments for further instructions.

FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Service is applicable. The following evaluation criteria will be used:

  1. Technical
    1. Similar experience
    2. Experience of key personnel
    3. Management capability and approach
    4. Technical approach and schedule
  2. Past Performance
  3. Price

Technical and past performacne, when combined, are more important than price.

Include FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications with Bid or indicate if it is available online at SAM.gov.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and please reference the attached document for any addenda to the clause.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and please reference the attached document for any additional clauses applicable to the acquisition.

No telephonic quotes will be processed. All responses must be received no later than 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on September 2, 2024. Please send any questions and quotes to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Ragucci, at zdm3@cdc.gov.  

All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to the Contract Specialist no later than 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 27, 2024

Attachments:

  1. Statement of Work
  2. Clauses, terms and conditions, and provisions
Update #1 ·

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

The solicitation number for this requirement is 75D301-24-Q-78358 and is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Subpart 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) has a requirement for acquisition of an Interface Testing System for Interlaboratory Testing and Validation as described in the attached specifications document.

CDC intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. Please fill in either the dollar amounts or provide a separate excel spreadsheet containing the same information including a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, and options, if applicable as described in the attached documents.

Please see the attached documents for the delivery schedule, specifications, and proposal information. 

The quote format is at the discretion of the offeror.

It is the bidder's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet at website https://www.acquisition.gov/

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 May 22, 2024.

This action is set aside for small businesses under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, SBA size standard of 700 employees. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be issued in writing to the successful bidder.

To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management. To register apply via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. For questions on registration contact Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. Please reference the attachments for further instructions.

FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Service is applicable. The following evaluation criteria will be used:

  1. Technical
    1. Similar experience
    2. Experience of key personnel
    3. Management capability and approach
    4. Technical approach and schedule
  2. Past Performance
  3. Price

Technical and past performacne, when combined, are more important than price.

Include FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications with Bid or indicate if it is available online at SAM.gov.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and please reference the attached document for any addenda to the clause.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and please reference the attached document for any additional clauses applicable to the acquisition.

No telephonic quotes will be processed. All responses must be received no later than 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on September 2, 2024. Please send any questions and quotes to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Ragucci, at zdm3@cdc.gov.  

All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to the Contract Specialist no later than 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 27, 2024

Attachments:

  1. Statement of Work
  2. Clauses, terms and conditions, and provisions.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
75D301-24-Q-78358 Question and Answer.pdf PDF
A19 75D301-24-q-78358 Attachment 1 - SOW.pdf PDF
A19 - 75D301-24-q-78358 Attachment 2 - Clauses_terms_provisions.pdf PDF

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