Molecular Devices FLIPR Tetra Pipettor Head Kit, 96-well

NON-COMPETITIVE
COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION
Title: Purchase a 96-well Pipettor Head for Molecular Devices FLIPR Tetra System

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N95019Q00079 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Office of Acquisitions, NCATS Section, on behalf of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to Molecular Devices, Inc., 3860 North 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95134, for a FLIPR Tetra Pipettor Head Kit, 96-well.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR section 13.106(b), Soliciting from a single source. This part is only available from the manufacturer.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01 dated 1/19/2019.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. This requirement is not set aside.

(v) This purchase is for one FLIPR Tetra Pipettor Head Kit, 96-well, Molecular Devices part number 0200-6071.

(vii) Delivery to be within 30 days after receipt of order, FOB destination, to:

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
9800 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

(viii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) Offers will be evaluated for technical criteria, price, and past performance. Technical criteria consist of matching the line items identified above. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

(x) The Offerors is to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. An addendum applies. The additional contract terms and conditions are as follows:

FAR 52.252-1
SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

For FAR clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar

For HHSAR clauses: https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html

(end of clause)

The following FAR provisions or clauses are incorporated by reference:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)
52.204-16, Commercial and Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016)
52.204-18, Commercial and Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016)

52.212-4(g), Invoice, is supplemented by the NIH Invoice and Payment Instructions (2/2014).
(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and is attached.

(xv) Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations.

In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by 1:00 pm Eastern time on Friday, March 8, 2019, and reference solicitation number 75N95019Q00079. Responses must be submitted electronically to Stuart Kern, Contract Specialist, stuart.kern@nih.gov, 301-402-3334.

Fax responses will not be accepted.

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