Sona 4. 2B model camera

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in

Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement

constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition

Procedures and FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items.

The solicitation number is NIMH-CSS-20-004361 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation

(RFQ).

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 - Analytical Laboratory

Instrument with a Size Standard of 1,000 employees.

SET-ASIDE STATUS

This acquisition is unrestricted and available for full and open competition.

ACQUISITION AUTHORITY

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of

Commercial Items and IS NOT to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-07, effective August 3, 2020. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Background

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Unit on Synapse Development and Plasticity has an electrophysiology rig with Olympus microscope in their lab and they use this set up to do imaging as well as electrophysiology recording. The Unit on Synapse Development and Plasticity is starting a new project which requires voltage sensor imaging and they need a camera that can provide the perfect balance of sensitivity, speed, and resolution for optimal imaging performance. The camera also needs to be compatible with the Olympus microscope.

Purpose

The NIMH Unit on Synapse Development and Plasticity requires the purchase of a Sona 4.2B high performance camera for voltage sensor imaging.

Purchase Description

Olympus Sona 4.2B camera

Salient Characteristics

The Sona 4.2B model provides the perfect balance of sensitivity, speed, and resolution for optimal imaging performance across many applications. The 4.2 Megapixel format with 6.5 μm pixels is ideally suited to the widely used 40x and 60x magnifications. It has the latest back-illuminated technology with 95% Quantum Efficiency (QE).

Quantity

One

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Government's Anticipated Delivery: Within 30 days following the award of the contract

Place of Performance

BLDG 35

35 Convent Drive

Bethesda, MD

The Loading Dock hours are as follows: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday except on Federal holidays. All products delivered must contain a Packing Slip (with serial numbers as applicable).

Contract Type

The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement. Invoicing shall be on a NET30 basis and payment shall be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Response Format

Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations.

The item(s) in this request for quotation is identified as the manufacturer’s brand name. The brand name purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs.

The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” product must meet are specified in the scope of work or purchase description. Respondents proposing an equal product of the brand-name product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order.

In addition, the quote must provide their company name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.”

EVALUATION STRATEGY

The Government will award a contract or purchase order resulting from this requirement on the basis of best value, technical factors, and price considered. The government intends to evaluate quotations based on technical evaluation factors in order to be determined as technically acceptable, the offeror must clearly demonstrate the technical proposal that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the project requirement.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO OFFERORS:

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESPONSE MEETS THE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICALLY

ADDRESSES EACH ELEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT.

SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE BOTH A TECNHICAL PROPOSAL AND A SEPARATE PRICE

QUOTATION/COST PROPOSAL. CONTRACTORS NOT SUBMITTING BOTH A TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

AND A SEPARATE COST PROPOSAL/PRICE QUOTATION SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

The following FAR clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation.

All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jun 2020)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -

Commercial Items (Jul 2020)

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

CLOSING INFORMATION

All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference

solicitation number NIMH-CSS- 20-004361. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to

kim.stapleton@nih.gov and valerie.wipple@nih.gov.