Lab Equipment

 
Synopsis Worksheet

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8. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,
   

Acquisitions Management and Operations Branch,

5601 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892

8.66 - Miscellaneous

9. NIAID-RFQ151745373

10.7/28/2015

11. John Foley, Contracting Officer (240) 669-5087Lorena Waller, Purchasing Agent/240-669-5099

12. Lorena Waller Purchasing Agent 240-669-5099

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation Request For Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format of FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued for the solicitation number NIAID-RFQ-151745373.   The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-83dated July 2, 2015.  This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).  The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516, which has a size standard of 500 employees.   The National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH/NIAID) intends to procure  laboratory equipment called a Sector S-600 and will award  based on the capability of the item offered to meet technical, acceptable lowest price and warranty and the best value to the government.

See SPEC ATTACHMENT 

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1. Technical 2. Price, warranty  The following FAR Clauses/Provisions apply: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (incorporating 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. 52.222-3, Convict Labor. 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products. 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free

In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the electronic Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). The quote should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management to submit quotes and be eligible for award (NO EXCEPTIONS). For information on registering with SAM, visit www.sam.gov.  Any questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted to the contracting office via email to Lorena Waller, no later than 7/22/2015.     

Offers must be submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time  Tuesday, July 28, 2015 through the U.S. Postal Service at the address of NIH/NIAID/AMOB, 5601 Fishers Lane, Room 3A58, MSC 9822, Rockville, MD, 20852-9822 Attn: Lorena Waller.   Email and fax submissions are acceptable.  Point of contact concerning this requirement is Lorena Waller can be reached by phone and 240-669-5099, or e-mailed to Wallerlor@niaid.nih.gov. Collect calls will not be accepted.