Tecnai System Upgrade for Tecnai Electron Microscope

Added: Aug 04, 2015 10:42 am  

This notice is a Notice of Intent.  The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with FEI Company for the procurement of a Tecnai Software 3.x upgrade package 8; Tecnai Software 4.x upgrade package, and upgrade installation.  This acquisition will be made 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 not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Submit offers on NOI-RML-E-1749440.

 

This acquisition is a Notice of Intent (NOI). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-80 March 2, 2015.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code forthis procurement is 511210 with a small business size standard of $38.5 million.  This requirement is not set aside for small business.  Cage code is 1FJ95.

 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking to purchase

One Tecnai Software 3.x Upgrade Package 8; One Techani Software 4.x upgrade Package; and installation of upgrades.  FOB Point shall be Destination; Bethesda, MD 20892.

 

Place of Performance:

NIH NIAID

9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD 20814

United States

 

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.

 

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (April 2014)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Dec 2014)

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 (Dec 2014)

FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Mar 2015)

The applicable subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

 

 

Quoter must include the following provision in their quote and check the appropriate response.

52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Dec 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Inverted domestic corporation" and "subsidiary" have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that- (check one)

____(1) It is not an inverted domestic corporation: and

____(2) It is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation

 

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 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

 

This is an open-market Notice of Intent for Tecnai System Upgrade for Tecnai Electron Microscope 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.  To facilitate the award process all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

 "The Terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

(Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).)

 

Submission shall be received not later than 8/13/2015 at 11:00 am mountain standard time.    

 

 Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Janna Weber; (Fax - 406-363-9288), (E-Mail/ janna.weber@nih.gov) (Mail/ Rocky Mountain Laboratories, Attn Janna Weber, 903 S. 4th St., Hamilton, MT 59840).  Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

 

All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. 

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Janna Weber at janna.weber@nih.gov.