Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

FedBizOps Synopsis Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-25-2259706 Posted Date: April 23rd, 2025 Response Date: May 7th, 2025 Response time: 2:00 pm EST Set Asi... FedBizOps Synopsis Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-25-2259706 Posted Date: April 23rd, 2025 Response Date: May 7th, 2025 Response time: 2:00 pm EST Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside NAICS Code: 811310 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: Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact Kelly.Lowe@nih.gov bevin.feutrier@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-25-2259706 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) 2025-03 January 17, 2025. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, with a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for: MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR MULTIPLE AUTOCLAVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT Period of Performance: 5/12/2025 - 5/11/2026 Equipment needing coverage: • (1) Lancer Model# 1600 LXP S/N: 9G064258 (Washer) • (1) Consolidated Model# PT-SR-24E-S-V S/N: 120522 (Autoclave) • (1) Consolidated Model# X1-SR-24D-S-V S/N: 113022 (Autoclave) • (1) Consolidated Model# SR-24F-S-V S/N: 122022 (Autoclave) • (1) Reimers Model# RH60 S/N: 130129 (Steam Generator) These services will include the following: Number of PM Services: This contract also includes Four (4) preventive maintenance inspections. Includes annual rebuilds of listed equipment, furnishing of spare parts, and quarterly filter replacement. Filter Replacements: The water filters on all three autoclaves are replaced quarterly, for a total of 12 Filters. Number of Emergency Services: Additionally, Four (4) emergency service visits interchangeable between units. Emergency service guaranteed to begin within 12 hours of customer’s call. Parts for the (4) PM’s a year to be included in the contract price *All work must be completed at each PM visit per the Scope of Work attachment. * Payment to be made in Arrears per terms FAR 52.212-4. Please see the SOW attachment for more details. Place of Performance: NIH, 9 West Watkins Mill Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, 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. By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, vendor is accepting the following terms and conditions: 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 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 23) FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2025) *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 May 3, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Offers may be mailed, e-mailed to Kelly Lowe; (E-Mail Kelly.lowe@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-25-2259706). 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 Kelly Lowe; Kelly.lowe@nih.gov