QStudio 6 Flex real-time PCR system w/ trade-in

Added: Jun 19, 2017 11:57 am 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-C-1856580.

This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-94 & 2005-95, effective 1/19/17. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000. This is not a total small business set aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories, is seeking to purchase:
• One QStudio 6 Flex real-time PCR system, 384 well, Part # 4485694, with Dell desktop, Quantstudio 6 and 7 software, primer express software, one-year parts & labor
• One Fast 96-well block upgrade, includes Fast96-well calibration and installation, Part # 4453544
• Real-time PCR on-site application training, full day
• Trade in credit for one HT7900 PCR instrument

FOB Point shall be Destination; Hamilton, MT 59840.

Place of Performance:
Rocky Mountain Laboratories
903 South 4th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840

All responsible sources whom are certified by Life Technologies as authorized third party repair vendors may submit a proposal showing their capabilities training and installing this system. The vendor shall provide certification from the original equipment manufacturer that they are authorized to perform these services and have access to OEM parts and supplies.

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 (Jan 2017)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2017)
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)
FAR 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 (Jan 2017)
FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

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

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, 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).

*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 (Dec 2015)
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.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for a QuanStudio6 Flex PCR System with well block, installation and training, with trade in of older unit. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Submission shall be received not later than 06/28/17 9:00 am Mountain Time.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation via e-mail to Suzanne Miller (email: millers2@niaid.nih.gov). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded via e-mail as well.