On-Site Calibrations of Pipettes, Thermometers, Weights, Balances

Amended: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION W81K00-23-Q-0086

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and using the procedures of FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is W81K00-23- Q-0086 and it is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only RFQ that will be posted. A separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-03 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 20230427.

This solicitation is to obtain  calibration of Pipettes, Thermometers, Weights, and Balances that is certified under ISO 17025 for DOD Food Analysis and Diagnostic Laboratory, Fort Sam Houston, TX.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34,000,000.00. This acquisition is 100% small business set-aside.

Solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 & 52.212-5 are attached. Addenda are attached.

The Point of Contact (POC) for this RFQ is Mr. Gerry Coleman. Offers and Questions shall be submitted to the POCs via e-mail at gerry.d.coleman.civ@health.mil .

Quoters shall reference the following FAR Provisions and their Addendums to prepare and submit their offer:

1. FAR Provision 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items and its Addendum; and,
2. FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items and its Addendum.

Amended: Offers are due on or before 24 May 2023 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Offers received after this date and time will be considered untimely and not eligible for award.

Questions shall be submitted via email not later than 22 May 2023, 1:00 PM Central Time. Government reserves the right not to answer questions received after this date/time.

AMENDED:

5-18-2023 Solicitation Update: The solicitation close date has been extended through May 24,2023 at 10:00 am CST.  In addition, solicitation questions have been answered.  Please see below:

Question and Answers:

Question #1:  Onsite Calibration clarification on Single Channel Variable>20Ul and Weights 100,200,300,500,1000 FFP.

Answer #1: Pipettes and Weights can be sent out for calibration but must be staggered and must be completed in 5 business days, a status of shipment communicated and arrival Mon-Fri at DOD FADL FT Sam Houston, TX.

Question #2: Is the 5 business days from the date of leaving the DOD FADL facility or is it 5 days in the lab.

Answer #2: 5 days in the lab.

Question #3: The requirement for the calibration is ISO 17025:2017. However, there is a specific ISO standard that can apply to pipettes: ISO 8655. Can you tell me if you require this specific standard? It specifies the number of measurements and how many times it must be measured.

Answer #3:  The pipettes will be calibrated for ISO 17025:2017 standards. We do not need ISO 8655.

Question #4: Please confirm Line item 0002 on solicitation.

Answer #4:  Line 0002 should be 32 – single channel variable <20uL

Offerors shall complete the below with offer:

OFFEROR: (Business Name):                                                                                              

CAGE Code:                                                     DUNS:                                                          

ORDERING POC (Print) Name                                                                            Date:                                           

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