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(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 annou... (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 75N95021Q00189 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 expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2021-05, with effective date March 10, 2021. (iv) The associated NAICS code 333314 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is full and open with no set-aside restrictions. (v) This requirement is for the following items: Zeiss LSM 980 confocal with Airyscan 2. This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement. (vi) Purchase Description: The LSM 980 confocal with Airyscan 2 includes the following salient characteristics: A. The 32+2-Channel Quasar Detection Unit consists of a calibrated 32 channel multi-element GaAsP detector including micro lenses in front of the individual detector-elements for improved light efficiency. The 32-element array GaAsP detector has almost no gaps, due to micro lenses in front of the array which provide an excellent fill factor. B. The Quasar detection unit has superb dynamic range and signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio with typical QE >45% (peak) and two flanking single multi-alkali PMT detectors. C. The 32 channel multi-element GaAsP detector, exclusively for Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH, shows very low dark noise and allows for spectral binning of individual channels without sacrificing signal/noise ratio. D. The TwinGate main beam splitter arrangement suppresses laser light optimally, The 10? TwinGate main beam splitter arrangement in combination with the Quasar detection unit leads to superb laser suppression (OD typically >7). E. The highly efficient holographic grating leads to an even spectral dispersion over the entire visual spectral range (380-750 nm). The highly efficient holographic grating leads to an even spectral dispersion over the entire visual spectral range (380-750 nm). Grating utilizes a ‘spectral recycling loop’ to recover non-separated light, redirecting it onto the holographic grating for optimum sensitivity. This results in fast, parallel acquisition of the entire spectral range as a lambda stack (380 – 750 nm) in one single scan (up to 5 frames per second at 512 x 512) covered by the 32+2-Channel Quasar F. Software integrated linear modulation of laser power from 0.001 to 100% for all laser lines between 458 and 633nm is supported and can be critical to reach the low light level imaging powers that are required for sensitive experiments. G. Reproducible high-resolution spectral data acquisition with 2.9 nm or 4.3 nm steps is possible through sequential spectral scanning. H. Online fingerprinting is possible for on the fly unmixing of overlapping fluorophores. The Airyscan 2 super-resolution detection unit is part of the LSM 980 system and has the following essential features: A. Lateral resolution of 120 nm (XY) and axial resolution of 350 nm; scan rate of 25 fps in multiplex mode and up to 48 fps at 512x 512 with linear scanners with duty cycle of 85%. B. The Airyscan 2 is also a detector for LSM 980 systems, comprising of 32-Channel GaAsP area detector, Zoom optic to adapt illumination for different objective lenses and acquisition modes and a micro-lens array that provides a light fill-factor of > 95%. C. The SNR is enhanced 4-to-8-fold compared to confocal and is preserved for high speed acquisition in Multiplex mode. D. The Airyscan 2 is usable with all objectives, all samples, all available fluorophores. With excitation lines from 405, 458, 488, 514, 561, 639 and a unique 2P-Multiphoton option. E. Confocal mode uses Airyscan 2 as a GaAsP PMT detection channel in addition to the Quasar detector. F. Airyscan 2 is compatible with Zen connect- correlating data with existing Zeiss platforms at the NIA: LSM 900 CRYO, EM, FIB-SEM , LSM 880. Confocal software and hardware must be compatible with Zen connect and Zen correlative microscopy functions for seamless workflow with existing systems such as LSM 900 cryo confocal and FIB-SEM. The vendor must be technically able to set-up and service purchased system without compromising the factory warranty provided by the manufacturer, Zeiss Microscopy LLC. (vii) The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is 6 months after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery will be f.o.b. destination. The place of delivery and acceptance will be 251 Bayview Blvd, Baltimore MD 21224-2816. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html (End of provision) The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2020) FAR 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate (May 2014) HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html (End of clause) The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2018). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (December 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text: FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jan 2021) NIH Invoice and Payment Provisions (2/2014) (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 factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance (see FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)(iii); (iii) price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. (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 to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xiii) 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 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; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. 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 quotations must be received by 10 am Eastern Daylight Time, on July 21, 2021, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95021Q00189. Responses must be submitted electronically to Karen Mahon, Contracting Officer, at Karen.Mahon@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.