Two-camera mount and software upgrade

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 HHS-NIH-NIDA-CSS- 19-006372 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 Manufacturing 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 expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03, dated July 12, 2019. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Background
The ability of widefield imaging to capture at high frame rates usually comes with the tradeoff that only one color can be imaged at a time. To allow two-color imaging, The National Institute of Heal (NIMH) Section on Neural Function need to split the emitted light using dichroic mirrors and direct the two colors to two separate cameras to allow imaging at both wavelengths simultaneously. The requested adapter and software upgrade will facilitate this on a scope that the Section on Neural Function already have in the lab. The benefits to the Section of Neural Function's work include real time imaging and higher throughput due to increased ability to use multiple labels with each sample.

Purpose
The purpose of this acquisition is to procure a two-camera adapter and software upgrade for a Nikon widefield microscope on a BRAND NAME or EQUAL basis.

Project Requirements
Two-camera adapter and software for Nikon Ti-S widefield microscope.

Salient Characteristics

***Please Review Attached Purchase Description for in Depth Characteristics***

Delivery Requirements/Period of Performance
The Contractor shall deliver all equipment within 90 days) days after receipt of order.

Place of Performance
The place of performance shall be 35 Convent Drive, Room 1B-1008, Bethesda, MD 20892-3732. Inside delivery is required.

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 clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the salient characteristics of the product. The offeror must indicate in their response as to whether the brand-name or equal product proposed can or cannot meet the salient characteristics as stated in this combined solicitation synopsis.

Respondents proposing on 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.
The offeror must provide a price quote that includes: quantity; list price; unit price, shipping and handling costs; delivery date after receipt of contract award, 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.

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 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 RESPONSE AND A SEPARATE PRICE QUOTATION. CONTRACTORS NOT SUBMITTING BOTH A TECHNICAL RESPONSE AND A SEPARATE PRICE QUOTATION SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
The following FAR clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation.
1. All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov
2. The provision at FAR clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) applies to this acquisition.
3. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Aug 2018), applies to this acquisition.
4. FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (OCT 2014) applies to this acquisition.
5. A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2018), is required with any offer submitted. This requirement may be met by completion of the provision in the System for Award Management.
6. FAR clauses 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JAN 2017) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2018) apply to this acquisition.
7. FAR clause 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) applies to this acquisition.
8. 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 HHS-NIH-NIDA-CSS-19-006372. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to kim.stapleton@nih.gov and valerie.whipple@nih.gov.

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