NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RUO) 96 Tests

Added: Apr 12, 2017 4:56 pm Document Type: Request for Quotes
Solicitation Number: RFQ-RML-E-1845253
Posted Date: April 12, 2017
Response Date: April 21, 2017
Set Aside: none
NAICS Code: 325414
Classification Code: 66
Contracting Office Address:
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive MSC 4811 Room 2NE70-A, Bethesda, MD 20817

Title: Brand Name or Equal, NxTAG® Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RUO) 96 Tests
Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact
Jesse Weidow Janna Weber

Description:
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-1845253

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 325414 with a small business size standard of 1250. This is not a total small business set aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Laboratory of Infectious Disease (LID), is seeking to purchase:
Brand Name or Equal:
NxTAG® Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RUO) Kit 96 tests, CAT# X051C0451 - Quantity of 4
MAGPIX Drive Fluid, 4 Pack CAT# MPXDF-4PK - Quantity of 1

Quote must include any shipping charges and ETA and please include pricing for

FOB Point shall be Destination; Bethesda, MD 20814.
Place of Performance:
National Institutes of Health, NIAID
33 North Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States

Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, 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 (May 2015)
FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2017)
FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)
Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
*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.

Submission shall be received not later than 04/21/17 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Jesse Weidow; (E-Mail/ jesse.weidow@nih.gov). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

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 (jesse.weidow@nih.gov).