Service Contract for 2 Waters HPLC and 1 LC-MS Systems

1. Solicitation Number: NIMH-19-005282
2. Title: Service Contract for 2 Waters HPLC and 1 LC-MS Systems
3. NAICS Code: 811219
4. Description:
This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals,
proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain
information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to
perform a potential requirement.
This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies
technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine
the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the
Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses
will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a
result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs
incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research
and information purposes only.
Background: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) purchased one
Waters manual HPLC system, one automatic Waters HPLC system, and one
Waters LC-MS system in the last 4 years and are in need of a service contract
to maintain the instruments.
Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to provide a
service contract to maintain 3 instruments in working conditions for the
purpose of developing PET radiopharmaceuticals and supporting research
and development work. A service contract is necessary to keep the machines
in operating condition.
Period of Performance: September 30, 2019- September 29, 2024
Capability statement /information sought:
Respondents must provide clear and convincing documentation of their
capability of providing the products specified in this notice.
The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name,
address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone,
etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that
may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements.
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Statment of Work
Jun 07, 2019
Statement_of_Work_Se...
GENERAL INFORMATION
Notice Type:
Sources Sought
Original Posted Date:
June 7, 2019
Posted Date:
June 7, 2019
Response Date:
Jun 24, 2019 12:00 pm Eastern
Original Response Date:
Jun 22, 2019 2:00 pm Eastern
Archiving Policy:
Automatic, 15 days after response
date
Original Archive Date:
July 7, 2019
Archive Date:
July 9, 2019
Original Set Aside:
N/A
Set Aside:
N/A
Classification Code:
J -- Maintenance, repair & rebuilding
of equipment
NAICS Code:
811 -- Repair and
Maintenance/811219 -- Other
Electronic and Precision Equipment
Repair and Maintenance
Finally, respondents are also encouraged to provide a general overview of the
respondent's opinions about the difficulty and/or feasibility of the potential
requirement, and any other information regarding innovative ideas or concepts
that may be applicable.
Submission Instructions:
One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or
Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2" x 11" paper size,
with 1" top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing.
The information submitted must be must be in and outline format that
addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the
capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover
page and an executive summary may be included but is not required.
The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not
include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.
The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative
points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax
numbers, and e-mail addresses.
All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract
Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted.
The response must be submitted to Michelle Cecilia, Contract Specialist,
NIH/NIDA at michellececilia.cecilia@nih.gov and Contract Officer, Valerie
Whipple at vallerie.whipple@nih.gov.
The response must be received on or before June 24, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Eastern Time.
"Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the
Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided
in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided
by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.
Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is
complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the
organization's qualifications to perform the work.
Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to
acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to
respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the
responses received, a presolicitation
synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities.
However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses
to a solicitation.
Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information
should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to
use any non- proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).". Awarded Vendors: Waters Corp. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $30,516.44. Contract Award Date: 2019-09-25.