NGS Equipment IDIQ Contract

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Sreamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items-As Supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued using FAR Part 15 acquisition procedures.

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-60.

This is a RFP for laboratory equipment. This will be a single award contract.

PART 2
SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a requirement for the equipment necessary to perform Whole Genome Shutgun (WGS) analysis on produce and produce-related environmental Salmonella and shigatoxigenic E. coli (STEC; both O157:H7 and non-O157:H7) isolates.

2.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with Firm-Fixed Price delivery/task orders.

2.3 CONTRACT CEILING

The contract guaranteed minimum amount is $500,000.00 over five years (5). The contract maximum ceiling amount is $17,000,000.00 over a five (5) year ordering period.

See the attached complete solicitation document.