OEM Service Contract for BD Biosciences Influx cell sorter.

National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Experimental Transplantation and Immunology Branch (ETIB), plans to procure on a sole source basis preventive and maintenance services for BD Biosciences Influx s/n X5000042, one (1) radius module and four (4) laser modules from Becton Dickinson Biosciences 2350 Qume Drive, San Jose, CA 95131-1807.

This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code is 811219 and the business size standard is $20.5 Million.

Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract.

The period of performance is twelve (12) months from February 1, 2016 thru January 31, 2017.

It has been determined there are no opportunities to acquire green products or services for this procurement.

The NCI Experimental Transplantation and Immunology Branch Flow Cytometry Core Facility provide flow and image cytometry services to investigators in multiple NCI Branches. The core is required to maintaining an up-to-date array of cell analysis and separation instrumentation for its investigators who are continuing to fulfill the mission on reducing the burden of cancer through exploration, discover and translation.

Contractor Requirements are:

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment to provide preventive maintenance for government-owned BD Biosciences Influx s/n X5000042 and the following laser modules:

BD Biosciences INFLUX SAPPHIRE 488-200 LASER
BD Biosciences INFLUX VIOLET 405-50 RADIUS
BD Biosciences INFLUX RED 640-50 LASER
BD Biosciences INFLUX 561-75 LT GREEN LSR
BD Biosciences INFLUX XCYTE 100MW UV LASER

All maintenance services shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices.

2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall perform two (2) preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled during the contract period if it is so required. Service shall be performed by technically qualified, factory-trained personnel. Service shall consist of a thorough cleaning, calibration, adjusting, inspection, lubrication and testing of all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's latest established service procedures. All equipment shall be operationally tested through at least one (1) complete operating cycle at the end of the preventive maintenance inspection assure optimum and efficient performance.

3. EMERGENCY SERVICE

Emergency repair services shall be provided on an unlimited basis during the term of this contract at no additional cost to the government. Emergency service shall be provided during normal working hours, Monday thru Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Upon receipt of notice that any part of the equipment is not functioning properly the Contractor shall within twenty-four (24) hours furnish a qualified factory-trained service representative to inspect the equipment and perform all repairs and adjustments necessary to restore the equipment to normal and efficient operating condition. Emergency service calls shall not replace the necessity for scheduled PMIs.

4. REPLACEMENT PARTS

The contractor shall furnish all required replacement at no additional cost to the Government, with the exception of consumable parts to include batteries. Parts shall be new or remanufactured to original equipment specifications.

5. SOFTWARE UPDATES/SERVICE

The contractor shall provide Software Service in accordance with the manufacturer's latest established service procedures, to include telephone access to technical support for use of program software and trouble shooting of the operating systems, at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall receive advance approval for the installation of all software updates and revisions from the Government. Defective software shall be replaced at no additional cost to the government.

6. SERVICE EXCLUSIONS

The contractor shall not be responsible for any repairs necessitated by abuse, neglect, vandalism, Acts of God, fire or water. These repairs shall be the subject of a separate purchase order and shall not be performed under this contract.

7. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Personnel shall have a minimum of three (3) years factory training and experience in the servicing of BD Influx s/n X5000042 as covered by this contract. All primary service personnel shall have at least one backup support that will have at least the same level of expertise on the equipment covered by this contract.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Service shall be performed at the following location:

TBA
NIH/NCI
Bethesda, MD 20892

This notice is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party, especially small businesses, believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses must be received in the contracting office by 11:00AM EST, on January 21, 2016. All responses and questions must be in writing and faxed (240) 276-5401 or emailed to Kathy Elliott, Contract Specialist via electronic mail at Elliottk@mail.nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No collect calls will be accepted. In order to receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid, current Entity Record, including current Representations and Certifications, in the System for Award Management (SAM) through SAM.gov. Reference: N02RC62518-61 on all correspondence.