Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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 Regulat... 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-24-2225636 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) 2024-04 May 22, 2024. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1000 employees. The requirement is being competed with a brand name restriction, and with a small business set-aside. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. Within the NIAID, the Laboratory of Immunogenetics (LIG) focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie the signaling functions of immune cells. Within the LIG, the Antibody Biology Unit (ABU) aims to study antibody responses to infectious pathogens at the monoclonal level. The LIG/ABU is seeking two brand-name stackable floor mount incubator shakers with carbon dioxide and humidity control are vital pieces of equipment required for non-yeast cell cultures and one brand-name additional benchtop shaking incubator that is essential to provide the optimal environment to culture yeast cells and accommodate the expanded yeast-based experimental volume being performed. Both cell culture and yeast-specific cell culture is necessary to identify and isolate monoclonal antibodies against COVID-19. These brand name products are required because they possess he ability to change the orbital throw diameter of the shaking tray. The lab cannot use any product that has a fixed platform throw diameter of 19mm. A fixed platform throw diameter of 19mm does not meet our specification of a variable/adjustable orbital throw diameter for the shaking platform. The orbital throw of the platform must be changed depending on the flask size, culture volume within the flasks, and type of cell culture being grown. The Kuhner Kelvin+ Benchtop Incubator Shaker provides all the features required by the lab and has the ability to adjust the platform throw between 12.5mm, 25mm, and 50mm. Additionally, the brand name incubators include an access port from the exterior to the interior of the incubation chamber which is necessary to run REES Temperature Monitoring System probes, tubing, and other wires. Another crucial feature is the Kuhner Kelvin+ Benchtop Incubator Shaker is the removable shaker platform. Since the intended use for this incubator is yeast culture, any spill or leak of yeast culture within the incubation chamber creates a high risk for contamination of the yeast libraries. Contaminated yeast libraries are impossible to distinguish without sequencing and the associated cost in time and funding. The ability to remove the shaker tray quickly and easily is essential for complete sterilization of the entire incubation chamber. In addition to these specifications for the Benchtop Shaking Incubator, we determined that additional space is required for yeast culture for both flask quantity and culture volume after two of the laboratory members visited a similar lab. Different flask sizes/culture volumes require different orbital speeds during incubation, therefore requiring an additional shaking incubator. Space is also a significant concern as the yeast research will be confined to a designated room to reduce risks of contamination with the rest of the lab space. Purchasing a different brand of Benchtop Style Shaking Incubator is not feasible because it cannot stack on top of the incubator ordered in previous requests. The only way to have an additional incubator is to stack two units, which is possible with the second LS-Z Shaker + Kuhner Kelvin Incubator and the associated Stacking adapter for LS-Z. There is no additional floor or bench space in this room. The current requirements are as follows: ISF1-Z with heating, shaking, humidity control and CO2, Item 105692, Qty 2 25mm Orbit Z Machine, Item SMZ1002, Qty 2 Net adapter 110-120V/50-60 Hz, Item 102023, Qty 2 F-Tray PC-Plate & 2 Big Sticky Mats (Clear 6mm)- FLAT SIDE UP, Item 105220, Qty 2 Integrated UV light for disinfection, Item 104709, Qty 2 Floor stand, 400mm, with castors, white, Item 101865, Qty 1 Waterbath-Z for CleanShield, Item 104711, Qty 2 5 Gallon Dispensor W / Spigot 7/16 inch outer diameter, Item Carboy, Qty 1 Drain Pan for Shakers with Humidity, Item MFG Tray, Qty 1 LS-Z Shaker + Kuhner Kelvin Incubator - Heat and Shaking Only, Item 104955, Qty 1 E-Tray with Stick Strips (Clear 6mm), Item 105169, Qty 1 Stationary tray above shaker Kelvin+, Item 105362, Qty 1 Stacking adapter for LS-Z, Item 104911, Qty 1 Installation and stacking of machine at customer site, Item Service-Installation, Qty 1 Please see Statement of Work for Specifications. Delivery Estimate: Estimate deliver is 45 days ARO Place of Performance: NIH, 5625 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852, United States. FOB: Destination ***Quoting instructions Delivery lead times or best estimates MUST be included on the quote. FAR Clause 52.204-26 representation will be requested if not included in current/active SAM.gov registration. Quotes should include UEI # from SAM.gov registration Quotes should include Country of Origin of product on quote 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, price and delivery. 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(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) FAR 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 2023) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (MAY 2024) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. 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