Socialization Racks for Bats

Added: Feb 10, 2016 12:45 pm This is an amendment to the previous notice (RFQ-RML-C-1771132) of 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-1771132-A.

This solicitation is an amendment to the previous request for quotes, (RFQ-RML-C-1771132). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC# 2005-86-2, 02/09/2016.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332999 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. 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 eighteen (18) Socialization Racks for Bats. These racks must be autoclavable and meet the following amended specifications:

Amended Specifications - Socialization Racks for Bats:
• The caster base frame must be fabricated of 1-1/2" square stainless steel tube
• Double handled Squeeze Back that glides on Tivar Hot Plastic Bearings. Squeeze will stop 6" from the front of the cage to prevent animal injury
• Cages must be compatible and interchangeable with existing Carter 2 NHP One-Over-One Socialization and Enrichment Racks.

FOB Point shall be Destination; Hamilton, MT 59840.

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

Award will be based on the capability of the items offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, and the best value to the government.

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (OCT 2015)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (NOV 2015)
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
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 2016)
52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)
FAR 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)
FAR 52.232-40 Providing accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

 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 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52  or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation amendment for eighteen (18) Socialization Racks for Bats as defined herein.  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, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. MST. 

  Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Suzanne Miller, Purchasing Agent; (Fax : 406-363-9288), (E-Mail millers2@niaid.nih.gov ). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)