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SAM.gov Synopsis/Solicitation Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-25-2248990 Posted Date: 11/14/2024 Response Date: 11/21/2024 Set Aside: None NAICS Code: 8112... SAM.gov Synopsis/Solicitation Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-25-2248990 Posted Date: 11/14/2024 Response Date: 11/21/2024 Set Aside: None NAICS Code: 811210 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: Gold GeoMx Sys Contract for GeoMx DSP Analysis Instrument S/N: 2006G0142 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-25-2248990 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) 2024-06 August 29, 2024. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210, Other Electronic and Precession Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34,000,000.00. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, un-restricted and without a small business set-aside. The Research Technologies Branch, Research Technologies Section of NIAID is seeking to procure a maintenance agreement for Nanostring Equipment: Gold GeoMx Sys Contract for GeoMx DSP Analysis Instrument S/N: 2006G0142 See attached Statement of Work/Service Specifications document for requirements. This is daily mission essential equipment and requires priority response for OEM technicians. *Note: A 72-hour priority status is required for this service agreement. Failure to meet the timeline for repairs may result in an unsatisfactory rating in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Third-party vendors must include their guaranteed response time to make emergency calls made to Nanostring. Place of Performance: Rocky Mountain Labs, 903 South 4th St, Hamilton, MT 59840 (if needed) FOB: Destination Period of Performance: 12/16/2024 - 12/15/2025 Security note: Technicians are required to go through a security screening when accessing RML Campus. The equipment is located in a BSL2/3 laboratory and technicians should be trained to work in this type of environment. Information regarding security at the NIH can be found in the link below. https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/visitor-information/campus-access-security Inspection Note: FAR Part 52.212-4(a) All work will be inspected and approved by an authorized laboratory official at the completion of the job. All work will be completed in accordance with the manufacturers service standards. * 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 the lowest price technically acceptable. By submitting a quotation, you are accepting that all government terms and conditions set forth herein shall prevail over the award. The technical evaluation will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements listed on the attachment, and then 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 (MAY 2024) 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 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 in an active SAM.gov registration. 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. 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 (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 November 21, 2024 @ 5:00pm EST All quotations and required documents must be submitted via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) website at https://esass.nih.gov. All vendors must register in the eSASS system to submit a quotation. Instructions on how to register / submit quotes are included on the website. 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.