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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-24-2206079 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 12/4/2023. 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 brand name, 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 following Custom LabGard NU-L677-600 Class II, Type A2, Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet with waste disposal system. The biosafety cabinet must include the following specifications below. Cabinet Nominal Width: 6-feet (1.8m) Style: Console AeroMax Electronic Control System Digital Pressure Sensor Ultra-high Efficiency 1 HP DC/ECM Motor Removeable Single Piece Stainless Steel, Flat Worksurface with Prop-up Ergonomic PVC Armrest QTY 1 Polyurethane Foam Pre-filter 10PPI, Backwall Automatic Base Stand 5-inch (127 mm) Stainless Steel Casters, QTY 2 Standard, QTY 2 Locking Base Unit Configuration: NU-677-612U110 Stainless Steel Smooth Interior, Coved Corners, Backwall Pre-filter 12-inch (305 mm) Access Opening, Manual Adjustable, Tempered Glass 115V, 60Hz, 20 Amp, NEMA 5-20P, Made in USA Outlets: GFI, Qty 2 Duplex Outlets, NEMA 5-15R, 3 Amp Max, 115V UV Light Backwall 3-inch (76 mm) Supply, 12-inch (305 mm) Exhaust Metal Frame Separatorless 99.99% @ 0.3 Micron HEPA Filters with Permanent Plenum Custom Features: Reference Nu-S677-600 Serial #205049032521, Project 96242 Waste Disposal system on Left side Includes NU-6M211 - Stainless Steel Armrest for 6-feet (1.8m) Cabinet Width Place of Performance: RML, 903 South 4th Street, Central Receiving, Bldg. 22, Hamilton, MT 59840, 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 (SEP 2023) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (NOV 2023) FAR 52.204-8 System for Award Management (MAR 2023) (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 FAR 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) 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 (DEC 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) FAR 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 February 5, 2024 @ 12:00 PM EST Offers must be posted on the NIAID e Bid Board and addressed to Maliaka Pinkney. Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-24-2206079). 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 Maliaka Pinkney at maliaka.pinkney@nih.gov.