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DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND: The National Institutes of Health - NICHD intends to procure the services of a contractor to provide 270 units of High Flow Filters as specified below (6”D , 40”L , 20MIC, ... DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND: The National Institutes of Health - NICHD intends to procure the services of a contractor to provide 270 units of High Flow Filters as specified below (6”D , 40”L , 20MIC, ABS W/U Cup O-RING) for effective water treatment. The filter cartridges will be used to maintain water quality in the 6 Shared Zebrafish facility. The 6 Shared Zebrafish facility requires an upgrade to the filtration system to cope with the underperformance with filters that were originally installed. These cartridges are required consumables for the filter housings and are used on all four systems in the 6SZF with each system using four filters at the same time. These filters are the primary filtration of the building 6SZF which houses hundreds of thousands of zebrafish used for research across many different institutes. These filters help stop biological and other debris from circulating the system which could expose the animals to disease. They also stop invasive species such as bryozoans and drain flies from entering the animal holding tanks and causing harm to the animals. There are other sources of filtration on the system such as ultraviolet lights, but these filters provide the only barrier filtration. The Lab/program has done “extensive” research and is confident hat Pall filters will work best for the system. According to the Lab, “failure to procure these filters will cause poor water quality and water pressure, resulting in the death of research animals. These Pall Ultipleat high flow filters last much longer than other brands tried in the past which will save the government money and time”...The Pall filters are the best possible option for the needs of the facility and the research it supports.. This is a combined synopsis/ solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 and FAR 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice # NICHDWaterFilters05052021. In order to comply with the requirements in this notice, the responses should be based on our interpretation of the general requirements provided below. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation as the program already issued a separate solicitation and received some quotes which will be evaluated at the same time as any other quotes/proposals received after this notice is completed. In order to be considered for award the offeror must provide all required supplies to the exact specification – below: Large diameter high flow filter (4”) with 20 micron filter rating. Absolute, 60” length, U-Cup ORING Shipping and handling for all 270 units This synopsis is a request for competitive quotes and/or proposals. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. All quotes received within the time and date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration, aka SAM.Gov and submit a price quotation by 11:00 am, ET, May 20th 2021. Offerors may either submit one copy of the quote to MOE FILALI by mail or preferably via email. Electronic transmissions to Moe.Filali@nih.gov are preferable but must be timely. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal is received by the date and time shown above. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2005), 52.212-4 (Sept 2005), 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2006). (6)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). Other Clauses such as Section 889- FAR 52-212-24.25 will be considered at the time of award… Primary Point of Contact: MOE FILALI Contracting Office Address: NIH/NICHD Office of Acquisitions 6710B Rockledge Drive, Room 1145D Bethesda, MD 20817 (w) 301.827 7737 Moe.filali@nih.gov