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Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-2114762 Posted Date: March 7, 2022 Response Date: March 16, 2022 Set Aside: None NAICS Code: 334516 Classification Code: 66... Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-2114762 Posted Date: March 7, 2022 Response Date: March 16, 2022 Set Aside: None NAICS Code: 334516 Classification Code: 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments) Contracting Office Address: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 903 S 4th Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 Title: MicroCal VP-ITC Instrument Primary Point of Contact: Dana Monroe: dana.monroe@nih.gov Description: This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-2114762 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)2022-04 January 30, 2022. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The requirement is being competed with a brand name restriction, and without a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for the following Brand Name Supplies: MicroCal VP-ITC Instrument, catalog # SYS13901, QTY 1:MicroCal VP-ITC Includes: Ultrasensitive VP-ITC MicroCalorimetry VP-Control Unit with monitor for real-time operation and post-run data analysis. Software pack including: ORIGIN, VPViewer. Cleaning device, three injection syringes, syringe holder, pipette stand. Accessory kit contains: user manual, filling and emptying syringes and assemblies, plunger tips, tools, and more. Aspirator w/ integral pump VP-ITC Instrument Cell ThermoVac sample preparation and cleaning device VP-ITC Start up Accessories VP-ITC Controller Associated Shipping/Freight Additional Instrument Specifications: The instrument may be of newly manufactured or refurbished origin A new or refurbished instrument must include at minimum; a 1-year warranty and preventive maintenance service contract. For refurbished instruments: the refurbishment/reconditioning of the instrument must have been performed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the warranty and preventive maintenance service contract must be provided by and through the OEM. For both new and refurbished instruments: third-party (Non-OEM) proposals to the solicitation must include documentation of OEM warranty and preventive maintenance service contract and for a refurbished instrument, certification of refurbishment/reconditioning of the instrument by the OEM. Place of Performance: NIH, 12735 Twinbrook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852, United States. FOB: Destination The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements and price. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (JAN 2017) 52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2022) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) 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 this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than March 16, 2022, at 5:00pm EDST Offers may be e-mailed to Dana Monroe at dana.monroe@nih.gov. Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-2114762). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Dana Monroe at dana.monroe@nih.gov.