LFX Automated microscope/Imaging system and accessories

Added: Aug 17, 2017 6:02 pm 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-1865180

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 2005-95 1/2017
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) National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to purchase:
Manufacturer BioTek Instruments Inc.

• Catalog#LFX - Lionheart FX Automated Microscope
• Catalog#1450013 - Imaging system controller with 24" LED monitor, keyboard, mouse
• Catalog#GEN51prime - Gen5 Image Prime Software
• Catalog#GEN5SPOT - Gen5 Spot counting add-on module
• Catalog1450009 - environmental control cover
• Catalog#123003 - joystick accessory
• Catalog#1220518 - 10x objective plan fluorite WD 10 NA 0.3
• Catalog#1225100 - DAPI filter cube
• Catalog#1225007 - 365 nm LED for DAPI
• Catalog#1225105 - CY5 filter cube
• Catalog#1225005 - 623 nm LED for CY5
• Catalog#SVCICT1 - Basic installation and training tier 2
• Catalog#SVCAA01 - advanced assay optimization tier 2
• Catalog#SCONFWU2 - field warranty upgrade

Two year warranty and all shipping charges must be included on the quote.

Quote must include any shipping charges and ETA.
FOB point shall be destination; Bethesda MD 20814
NIH
10 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814

Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, past performance, delivery, warranty, price and the best value to the government.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
The government intends to 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 (Mar 2016)
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 (Jan 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.

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
Janna Weber; (E-Mail/ janna.weber@nih.gov).