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This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation ... This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. Submit offers on RFQ-RML-C-2003831 This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-02 December 23, 2019 The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This is not a total small business set aside. This acquisition is being competed as a brand name, limited competition. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratory is seeking to purchase: Rotor-Gene Q 5plex System, Cat # 9001570, Qty 1 plus cost of installation Please include shipping costs and state estimated delivery time. FOB Point shall be Destination; NIH/NIAID Rocky Mountain Laboratory, 903 S 4th Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Place of Performance: NIH NIAID RML Rocky Mountain Lab 903 4th Street Hamilton, MT 59840-2932 United States Award will be based on the capability of the items offered to meet the stated salient characteristics, the best value to the government, delivery, warranty, past performance, and price. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES 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; price, capability to meet the requirements and delivery lead times. The following FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 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) 52.204–24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (August 2019) *** Must complete representation - see attachment 52.204-24 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (August 2019) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Oct 2019) *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 (Dec 2013) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (January 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: www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html. 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 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, under an active status, 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). This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for (1) Rotor-Gene Q 5plex System. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Submission shall be received not later than January 8, 2020, 9:00 am MST. Offers may be e-mailed or faxed to 406-363-9288, (email: millers2@niaid.nih.gov). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Suzanne Miller: millers2@niaid.nih.gov.