Workstations for Big Image Data Processing and Analysis

Title: Workstations for Big Image Data Processing and Analysis

(i) 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N95019Q00219 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

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; FAR Subpart 13.5-Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Office of Acquisition (OA), Contracts Management Branch Blue on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), intends to negotiate and award a Purchase Order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to J & N Computer Services, Inc.,1387 Fairport Road, Suite 900-J, Fairport, NY 14450, for two single workstations for big image data processing and analysis.

This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial item and is conducted under the authority of the FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)-Soliciting from a single source.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03, dated July 12, 2019.

(iv) The associated NAICS code 541512 and the small business size standard $27.5M. This requirement is full and open with no set-aside restrictions.

(v) This requirement is for two (2) assembled computer systems with Operating System loaded and tested and delivered to the 8th floor of 251 Bayview Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21224 within 4 weeks of receipt of order. Each system must include a 36 month warranty:

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(vi) These high-end enterprise class computer workstations, customized to efficiently transfer, process, and analyze large data files (100 GB to multi-terabyte images) are needed for the multiplex immunohistology projects that the National Institute on Aging is working on in collaboration with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
(vii) Place of delivery is 251 Bayview Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21224 approximately 4 weeks after receipt of Purchase Order.

(viii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers:

1) Demonstrated ability to provide two (2) high-end enterprise class computer workstations for big image data processing and analysis capable of processing multiplex immunohistology projects 100 GB to multi-terabyte datasets allowing for optimal analytical processing and data analysis with a 36-month warranty and delivered to the 8th floor of 251 Bayview Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21224 within four (4) weeks of receipt of order.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(x) The Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) There are no additional contract requirements or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition.

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

(xv) 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.

Respondents that believe that they are manufacturers or authorized resellers 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 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."

All responses must be received by July 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and reference number 75N95019Q00219. Responses may be submitted electronically to Renee Dougherty at renee.dougherty@nih.gov.

Fax responses will not be accepted.

(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation is Renee Dougherty, 301-827-8453.

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