Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:75N91023Q00048
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Experimental Therapeutics Section of the Radi...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Experimental Therapeutics Section of the Radiation Oncology Branch (ROB) have a need for Emulate Bio Organ-On-AChip reagent Kits. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and shall be processed in accordance with FAR Part 13– Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be provided in relation to the stated need contained herein. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and includes applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01 (12/30/2022). This requirement is Total Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325413(In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. One Firm-Fixed-Priced award is anticipated to be made as a result of this solicitation. QUESTION SUBMISSIONS Please submit questions concerning this RFQ via email by no later than 10:00 A.M. EST on Monday, March 06, 2023 (03/06/23) to the points of contact listed below: Name: John Russell, Contracting Officer Email: John.Russell3@nih.gov Note: Questions submitted by a method other than email will not be accepted. Any questions received after the specified cut-off time and date above will not be accepted or answered unless at the Contracting Officers discretion is deemed necessary. Additionally, all questions and answers of common interest will be provided to all prospective offerors via an amendment to the posting. All emails must include the Solicitation number “75N91023Q00048” in the subject line. QUOTATION SUBMISSIONS Quotations submitted in response to this solicitation must be submitted via email no later than 10:00 A.M. EST on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (03/01/23) to the points of contract listed below: Name: John Russell, Contracting Officer Email: John.Russell3@nih.gov Quoters may submit more than one quote. If multiple quotes are provided, the Government will evaluate each quote separately. All quotations shall provide enough information for the Government to conduct a thorough evaluation of the quotes provided, and the quoter’s ability to fulfill the stated needs within this RFQ. At a minimum all quotes shall include in the following: 1. Cover letter including: a) RFQ Number b) Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN); c) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI); d) Cage Code; e) Business size and designation (i.e., Small, Other than Small); f) The applicable solicitation number for which the quote is provided; g) Point of Contact Information for individuals authorized to commit on behalf of their organization. Including name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; h) "Remit to" address, if different than the mailing address; i) Include a statement to the effect that pricing is firm for a period of at least 60 days from the date of receipt thereof by the Government. 2. Pricing and discount terms; 3. Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments; 4. Terms of any Express Warranty; 6. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b)) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically)(See attachment to the Combined Synopsis Solicitation); A technical description of the items/services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. Note: It’s the Quoter’s responsibility to read the RFQ and all related documents carefully. Additionally, it is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure/verify the Government receives its submission on or before the date/time specified above. The Government reserves the right to not accept any late quotes, any quote that does not provide items/services requested, or quotes that do not conform to the requirements of the RFQ. Please do not wait until the deadline to submit your quotation. Quotes submitted by any other means other than email will not be accepted. All emails must include the Solicitation number “75N91023Q00048” in the subject line. ***SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SON, TERMS AND CONDITIONS, SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (PAGES: 21-23), AND BASIS FOR AWARD.***
