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Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-2124782 Posted Date: 05/03/2022 Response Date: 05/11/2022 Set Aside: None NAICS Code: 811219 Classification Code: J066 Cont... Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-2124782 Posted Date: 05/03/2022 Response Date: 05/11/2022 Set Aside: None NAICS Code: 811219 Classification Code: J066 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: Full on-site service agreement for a base plus 4 option years to cover LAD-utilized Bio-Rad manufactured ddPCR and ADG machines 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-2124782 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 811219, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair & Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $22 million. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, un-restricted and without a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for: The Laboratory of Allergic Diseases (LAD) conducts basic and clinical research on immunologic diseases with an emphasis on disorders of immediate hypersensitivity, which include the spectrum of classic allergic diseases. The purpose of this contract is to a provide full on-site service agreement for a base plus 4 option years to cover LAD-utilized Bio-Rad manufactured ddPCR and ADG machines against breakdown. Requirement: CSP MNTH, Digital PCR w/ AutoDG OS MONTHLY - Digital PCR System W/Auto DG, 1 yr FULL ON-SITE Complete Support Plan. Unlimited repair inclusive of travel, parts, and labor. Computer not covered. Includes Auto Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader. 1-Preventative Maintenance visit included. Serial numbers: 771BR5595 / 773BR 2317 Full on-site service agreements offer unlimited on-site repair visits, including parts, labor and travel expenses, during the service agreement coverage period. Repair service is defined as covered equipment requiring service as a result of the equipment not performing to factory specifications; repair service assistance may be provided via telephone, remote diagnostics or at vendor service center, or an on-site visit by OEM certified technicians. One preventive maintenance visit is provided, upon customer request, during the service agreement coverage period; the preventive maintenance visit may be performed and combined with a repair visit. Response time of 3-5 days after vendor receives notice of the malfunction from the customer and determines an engineer dispatch is required. If applicable, turnaround time of 5-7 business days from the time of instrument receipt of vendor service center. All Maintenance Service shall be furnished between standard business hours, Mon – Fri, excluding U.S. federal holidays This agreement does not cover user required care and maintenance of the instrument, if any, and it does not cover consumable items. PC coverage is not included; in the event of PC service, if required, re-installation of Bio-Rad provided software and PC re-configuration is covered by this agreement. All Maintenance Services must be performed in accordance with OEM published standards and guidelines. A Request for Quotes for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) subsequent 12-month option years is being requested for this service. The multi-year renewal periods of performance for the base and options are: 06/01/2022 – 05/31/2023, Base Year 06/01/2023 – 05/31/2024, Option Year 1 06/01/2024 – 05/31/2025, Option Year 2 06/01/2025 – 05/31/2026, Option Year 3 06/01/2026 – 05/31/2027, Option Year 4 **NOTE: If you are not holding the current agreement, please include any pre-inspection or recertification field service costs as required for a prerequisite. On the quote state: *Billing to be quarterly in arrears of service *Provide annual payment cost per year *Please include your UEI number on quote through your SAM.gov registration *Include response to FAR 52.204-26 attachment and return with quote *Include response to FAR 52.204-24 if applicable Place of Performance: NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, BLDG 29B, Bethesda, MD 20852, United States – BSL2 or lower. 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, best value to the government 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 May 11, 2022 at 5:00pm EDT Offers may be e-mailed to Dana Monroe at dana.monroe@nih.gov. Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-2124782). 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.