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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 75N95024Q00022 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2023-06, with effective date 12/4/2023. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 311119 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 brand name or equal Envigo items: -GLOBAL 19% PROTEIN EXTRUDED RODENT DIET (STERILIZABLE) -CORN COB 1/8" BEDDING -NIH-31 MOUSE/RAT STERILIZABLE DIET -"MAPLE" SANI CHIP BEDDING -TEKLAD GLOBAL 18% PROTEIN RODENT DIET -GLOBAL 18% PROTEIN EXTRUDED RODENT DIET (STERILIZABLE) -TEKLAD GLOBAL 19% PROTEIN RODENT DIET - EXTRUDED -TEK-FRESH BEDDING-WHITE -CERTIFIED IRRADIATED DIAMOND TWISTS -CERTIFIED DIAMOND DRY BEDDING 20LB BAG -TEKLAD PELLETED PAPER BEDDING (40#) -GLOBAL RABBIT DIET -GLOBAL SOY PROTEIN-FREE EXTRUDED RODENT DIET -TEKLAD CERTIFIED GLOBAL 18% PROTEIN RODENT DIET (STERILIZABLE) -CERTIFIED DIAMOND SOFT BEDDING -TEKLAD NEW WORLD PRIMATE DIET -IRRADIATED NIH-31 MOUSE/RAT DIET -ASPEN SHREDDED BEDDING -TEKLAD ISO-PADS 6" X 10" 5 X 100 SHEETS (500 SH/CS) -NIH-07 MOUSE & RAT DIET-MEAL -"ASPEN" SANI CHIP BEDDING -NIH-07 MOUSE & RAT DIET -IRRADIATED FENBENDAZOLE DIET (2018S, 150 PPM) -STERILIZABLE FENBENDAZOLE DIET (2018S, 150 PPM) -IRRADIATED TEKLAD GLOBAL 18% RODENT DIET -TEKLAD CERTIFIED GLOBAL 18% PROTEIN RODENT DIET -TEKLAD GLOBAL HI FIBER GUINEA PIG DIET -CORN COB 1/8" BEDDING AUTOCLAVABLE BAG -IRRADIATED GLOBAL 19% RODENT DIET-EXTRUDED 10KG BAG -2050 GLOBAL 20% PROTEIN PRIMATE DIET IN 10KG BAG -TEKLAD GLOBAL HI FIBER RABBIT DIET -IRRADIATED TEKLAD GLOBAL GUINEA PIG DIET -CORN COB 1/4" BEDDING -TEKLAD CERTIFIED GLOBAL 18% PROTEIN RODENT DIET-MEAL -CERTIFIED GLOBAL FERRET DIET -DIAMOND-TEK 14 X 24 100 SHEETS/BUNDLE -IRRADIATED NIH-31 MOUSE/RAT DIET -TEKLAD GLOBAL 20% PROTEIN PRIMATE DIET-JUMBO -IRRADIATED TEKLAD ISO-PADS 6"X10" (25 X 20 SH/PK) -IRRADIATED TEKLAD S-2335 MOUSE BREEDER DIET -IRRADIATED UNIPRIM DIET (2018, 4100 PPM-5X5 LB) -TEKLAD GLOBAL 16% PROTEIN RODENT DIET -2055 GLOBAL 25% PROTEIN PRIMATE DIET IN 10KG BAG -TEKLAD 15% MONKEY DIET -NIH-37 MOUSE/RAT STERILIZABLE DIET -IRRADIATED IVERMECTIN DIET (2018, 12 PPM) -TEK-FRESH BEDDING (vi) The Government anticipates award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with a five-year ordering period with a maximum ceiling of $775,000.00. Delivery will be f.o.b. destination. The place of delivery and acceptance will be 251 Bayview Blvd, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 (vii) 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) (viii) 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 Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (Feb 2021) 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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023). 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 18, 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text. 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 (Nov 2021) 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 (Dec 2023) 52.216-18 Ordering 52.216-19 Order Limitations 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity NIH Invoice and Payment Provisions (ix) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Nov 2021), 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 items offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; (iii) past performance [see FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)] Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or 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) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023), with its offer. If the offeror has completed FAR clause 52.212-3 at www.sam.gov, then the offeror does not need to provide a completed copy with its offer. (xi) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions as determined by the contracting officer are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices Feed and Bedding should be delivered on plastic pallets. Feed and bedding must be delivered within 72 hours of PO receipt, government must be contacted immediately if order delivery is delayed for any reason. Deliveries can only be made between 7AM to 2PM, Monday through Friday. Orders will not be received on Holidays. NOTE: In the case of a government shutdown, deliveries will need to continue as animal care is exempt from the shutdown status. Bags of feed and bedding must not be wet, torn or breeched in any manner upon delivery to the NIA. All feed must have a “mill date” (expiration date) no less than three months out from date of PO receipt. All feed and bedding products manufactured by vendor will be available for purchase. Government must be notified of any price increases to products, prior to increase taking effect. (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: A price for year one(1) through five(5) of the IDIQ based on the quantities listed in Attachment 1, titled “Anticipated Feed and Bedding Qty”. Note that this list is an estimate and the actual quantities ordered may be a different amount than shown on this attachment. Complete list of available feed and bedding items and price per bag/item for year one(1) through five(5) of the IDIQ, 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 Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, 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 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on December 28, 2023, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95024Q00022. Responses must be submitted electronically to Eric McKay, Contracting Officer at eric.mckay@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.

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This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capabil... This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition, and availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. 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. Small businesses are encouraged to respond. For equipment/supply requirements, responses must include the place of manufacturing (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture). For equipment/supply requirements, small businesses must also address the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule). Background: The National Institute of Aging (NIA) Intramural Research Program (IRP) has a requirement for high quality feed and bedding to maintain the animal research colony. Purpose and Objectives: The feed and bedding will provide continued nutritional and environmental support to the animal research colony at NIA. The research colony consists of an average daily population of over 18,000 rodents (mice, rats). These animals are used to further the mission of aging related studies at NIA. Project requirements: Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work. NIA will order feed and bedding approximately every two weeks, quantities will vary depending on the population of the animal colony. Specific Requirements: Feed and Bedding should be delivered on plastic pallets. Feed and bedding must be delivered within 72 hours of PO receipt, government must be contacted immediately if order delivery is delayed for any reason. Deliveries can only be made between 7AM to 2PM, Monday through Friday. Orders will not be received on Holidays. NOTE: In the case of a government shutdown, deliveries will need to continue as animal care is exempt from the shutdown status. NIA/NIH in Baltimore will receive the same “pricing” as the NIH campus located in Bethesda, Maryland. Bags of feed and bedding must not be wet, torn or breeched in any manner upon delivery to the NIA. All feed must have a “mill date” (expiration date) no less than three months out from date of PO receipt. All feed and bedding products manufactured by vendor will be available for purchase. Anticipated period of performance: It is anticipated that a five-year contract (12-month base year and four 12-month option periods) will be awarded. Other important considerations: In case domestic sources are available and capable of fulfilling the Government’s need, and a future solicitation is published, the Government will use evaluation preferences in accordance with FAR 25. Capability statement /information sought. Companies that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required products should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately. Additionally, the capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) the professional qualifications of personnel as it relates to the requirements outlined, 3) any contractor GSA Schedule contracts and/or other government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) by which all of the requirements may be met, if applicable, and 4) any other information considered relevant to this program. Capability statements must also include the Company Name, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice. However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference the solicitation notice number. 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 and 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. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Eric McKay, Contracting Officer, at e-mail address eric.mckay@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before November 16, 2023, 4:00 pm Eastern Standard 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 www.sam.gov. 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).