Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-24-2224335 Posted Date: 6/11/2024 Response Date: 6/18/2024 Set Aside: Small NAICS Code:325413 Classification Code:6810 Cont... Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-24-2224335 Posted Date: 6/11/2024 Response Date: 6/18/2024 Set Aside: Small NAICS Code:325413 Classification Code:6810 Contracting Office Address: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB Title: Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact Calvin Robinson; calvin.robinson@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-24-2224335 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) 2023-06 November 6, 2023. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413, In Vitro Diagnostic Substance, with a size standard of 1250 employees. The requirement is being competed with a brand name restriction, and with a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for the following Brand Name Supplies: 10X GENOMICS, INC Chromium Next GEM Chip J Single Cell Kit, 48 rxns 1 each. Cat 1000234 Chromium Next GEM Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression Reagent Bundle, 4 rxns. 1 each. Cat 1000285 Chromium Next GEM Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression Reagent Bundle, 4 rxns. 1 each Cat 1000285 Chromium Next GEM Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression Reagent Bundle, 4 rxns. 1 each. 1000285 SHIPPING, if applicable Delivery: 30 days, ARO Place of Performance: NIH, 10 center Drive BLDG 10 Bethesda, MD 20814 FOB: Destination *Please include your DUNS number on quote *Include response to FAR 52.204-26 attachment and return with quote *Include response to FAR 52.204-24 if applicable * By submitting a quotation, you are accepting that all government terms and conditions set forth herein shall prevail over the award. 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. By submitting a quotation, you are accepting that all government terms and conditions set forth herein shall prevail over the award. 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 (MAY 2022) 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 show representation of 52.204-26 compliance in an active SAM.gov registration.52.204-26 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2023) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (NOV 2023) *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 (MAR 2023) 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 (DEC 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 June 18th, 2024 at 5:00pm EDT Offers may be e-mailed to Calvin Robinson at calvin.robinson@nih.gov. Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-24-2224335). 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 Calvin Robinson at calvin.robinson@nih.gov.