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NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: DELTA V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) with an EA-Isolink (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepare... NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: DELTA V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) with an EA-Isolink (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 75N95021Q00200 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. 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), 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 Thermo Electron North America, LLC at 1400 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 10, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-1976 for a DELTA V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) with an EA-Isolink. This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial items or service and is conducted pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2021-06, with effective date July 12, 2021. (iv) The associated NAICS code 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This requirement has no set-aside restrictions. (v) This requirement is for the following item: DELTA V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) with an EA-Isolink. See attached Purchase Description for additional details. (vi) All deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked and shipped in accordance with Government specifications as stated in the Purchase Description attached to this solicitation. At a minimum, all deliverables shall be marked with the contract number and Contractor name. The Contractor shall guarantee that all required materials shall be delivered in immediate usable and acceptable condition. (vii) The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is within ninety (90) days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery will be f.o.b. destination. The place of delivery and acceptance will be National Institute on Aging, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21224. (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 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2020) 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. FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contract for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated as an attachment. Offerors MUST complete the provisions at 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 and submit completed copies as separate documents with their proposal. 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 (July 2021) Invoice Instructions (ix) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 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 quotes: (a) technical capability; (b) price, and (c.) past performance Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. 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 are 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 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. 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 8:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight/Standard Time, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95021Q00200. Responses must be submitted electronically to Jeanette Russell, Contract Specialist, Jeanette.Russell@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted. (xv) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Jeanette Russell, Contract Specialist 301-827-5140 Jeanette.Russell@nih.gov

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This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the avai... This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background: The National Institute on Aging (NIA), Intramural Research Program (IRP), Translational Gerontology Branch (TGB) needs a DELTA V Plus IRMS with an EA-Isolink to conduct research. This instrument will be useful to a wide range of studies within NIA/IRP as related to epidemiological studies such as BLSA; Genetic and Epigenetic Signatures of Translational Aging Laboratory Testing (GESTALT); clinical intervention studies such as the Ketone Study; animal studies; and even in vitro studies. Stable Isotope Ratios are not affected by alterations to molecular structure, such as autoclaving or freeze/thaw issues. Therefore, stored samples from more than 50 years ago (such as those historic BLSA samples), can be analyzed without issues. BLSA samples have been run on the DELTA V Advantage IRMS with EA, as a result we would like to continue collection of data to complement the existing data. In addition, this machine is being used by other international experts in this field. Therefore, results from our future studies can be easily compared to others. Purpose and Objectives: This request is for the purchase of a DELTA V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) with a EA-Isolink for the purpose of measuring stable isotope ratios that may serve as useful biomarkers in nutritional epidemiology and creating cutting-edge research for understanding the influence of diet on aging and diseases. The IRMS has been proven to work well in research settings, in particular, for Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) study samples and results are currently run on a Delta V Advantage IRMS with EA and used in the continuity of current research sample and results with the intent of complementing existing data and future research needs. Project requirements: Interested vendors must be able to provide a DELTA V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) with a EA-Isolink shall include a universal triple collector, Hydrogen Cup (HD) collector, computer package with ISODAT software suite with Flash IRMS elemental analyzer for Elemental Analyzer (EA) Isolink Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Sulfur (S), Oxygen (O), and Hydrogen (H) with single reactor for C,N,S. AS 1310 Autosampler with tray for 105 samples for EA Isolink. Vendors must be able to provide these specifications: 3kV acceleration voltage 1-96 amu range @ constant 3kV Mass Analyzer entrance slit 200 ?m Mass Resolution (@ 10% valley separation) ? 110 m/?m (CNOS) Effective magnetic deflection Radius 191 mm Fore vacuum Pump is contained within chassis to maintain a noise level at or below 48 dB Continuous flow sample consumption of 0.06 nmol/s CO2 generates 1.5 V (5 nA) on m/z 44 Continuous flow Sensitivity of 1000 molecules per ion (m/z 44 on CO2) High sensitivity electron impact ion source self-aligning and plugs into a front flange of an analyzer block Dual Inlet and He carrier gas Continuous Flow applications Filament for all gas species Gas introduced to the ion source at ground potential Instrument diagnostics via software suite Differential pumping for less ion beam scattering in the fight tube Amplifier housing is held under vacuum Amplifiers register up to 50 V Computer switchable amplifier gain "Plug and measure" peripheral recognition Evacuated amplifier housing for lowest amplifier noise All analog digital conversion happens already in the amplifier housing under vacuum Computer controlled ion source potentials and parameters (fully integrated into the analytical process) Diagnostic package built into the software Equal treatment of all peaks in software (sample and reference) Features of the ConFlo IV Five reference gases always available Computer-controlled reference gas intensities Auto-determination of linearity, stability, and H3+ factor Integrated system monitoring and self-diagnosis Computer-controlled auto-dilution of sample gases based on TCD signals from the Flash EA an automated method developer that automatically matches reference peak height and sample peak height during the analysis Continuous and unattended analysis utilizing 3 preparation devices Software controlled standby and startup of Flash EA 2 high flow (EA) and 1 low flow (GC) gas inputs; automatically selectable from the computer An independent furnace operating up-to 1100oC for N, C and S analysis, with a 15-year parts warranty Ramp EA oven, the EA oven that can go from 60-240oC that can increase throughput and accuracy An independent Furnace operating up-to 1450oC for O and H analysis A Helium Management module (HeM) that delivers very low helium consumption for each sample analyzed (patented) Temperature regulated electronic flow controllers of helium carrier/reference gas and oxygen gas A Thermal Conductivity Detector, in a thermo-regulated environment, with a 15-year parts warranty Two MAS Plus autosamplers each supplied with one 32-position sample tray An automated switching device between C,N,S and O,H mode Automated wake-up, start-up, auto-off, auto-Standby, Leak Test and safety cut-off function Data Handling Software Flash IRMS Elemental Analyzer (EA) fully integrated with a software suite Automated standby mode with zero helium consumption Sequence delay timer for sample throughput management during maintenance periods Auto-stop function Anticipated delivery date: Ninety (90) days after receipt of completed purchase order Capability statement /information sought. The intent of this sources sought notice is to define the procurement strategy (e.g. set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that is intended to be posted soon. Interested contractors are requested to respond by (1) identifying how their proposed product meets or exceeds the project requirements listed above; and (2) providing product literature, white papers, or capability statements that demonstrate their bona fide ability to supply such an item within the time frame described above. In addition, please state your business size status and whether you are the manufacturer or authorized distributor of the item you propose. Please note that NIA is particularly interested in small business sources. If you are a small business, please state the type of small business (small business; HUBZone; service-disabled, veteran-owned; 8(a); veteran-owned; woman-owned; or small disadvantaged businesses) and your size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2” x 11” paper size, with 1” top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Jeanette Russell, Contract Specialist, at e-mail address jeanette.russell@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before Monday, June 7, 2021 at 12:30 pm, Eastern Time. “Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).”