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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-RML-C-2061633 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be awarded 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 2021-03 Effective February 16, 2021 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219, Other Electronic and Precession Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $22,000,000.00. The requirement is being competed 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 an annual Maintenance agreement on the following; Please see the equipment list below, that provides all equipment information and serial numbers. EQUIPMENT COVERED: FACSAria 11 SORP, LS blue, red, violet, and yellow lasers Svc Cont FACSAria II SORP (No Lasers) Customer material# : 34046905 Serial# : P90500004 Svc Cont OBIS 488-100 LS Blue Lsr Customer material# : 345307 Serial# : NO-SERIAL-2753 Svc Cont Laser CUBE 685-25C Red 1 EA 110,00 99,00 99,00 Discount : 11,00- Customer material# : 345305 Serial# : NO-SERIAL-2755 Svc Cont Laser 405-50 Violet Customer material# : 344547 Serial# : NO-SERIAL-2757 Svc Cont SAPP 561-100 Lt Yellow Lsr Customer material# : 646550 Serial# : NO-SERIAL-7412 EQUIPMENT DETAILS: Equipment age: March 2006 Lasers are original to manufacturer Equipment is located within Biosafety Level 1 & 2 Laboratories The minimum service requirements include: • Two planned performance maintenance inspections during the 12 month period, including 2 Preventative Maintenance Kits. • To include unlimited On-site emergency visits and calls to Hamilton, MT, a remote area, to respond to all emergencies and all other calls within a two week period. • Software revisions and or updates to be released during the preventative maintenance within the agreement term – Proprietary Software name: FacsDiva v.8.0.1, during the Preventative Maintenance. • Unlimited telephone support for instruments, reagents and applications workdays 8 AM to 10 AM EST • Unlimited service visits, as reasonably requested by the buyer to perform repairs. Monday-Friday excluding holidays. • Coverage to include equipment and one Computer Workstation (excluding printers) for labor, travel expenses, and parts (excluding consumables) • Only OEM parts will be accepted for all repairs and services. Quote Instructions • Indicate the order of priority in which repairs will be scheduled. (For example, if the vendor serves multiple clients, which clients, if any, take precedence over others. If there is a tier-based system that prioritizes certain clients or certain types of repairs over others, indicate at what tier or priority of service that is being quoted.) • Indicate the nature of software updates/revisions during the service period. Include when they will be implemented (for example, will revisions/updates be provided and released to NIAID, during PM visits only, upon immediate release, or on another schedule) o Provide End User License Agreement (EULA) if applicable • Quote must include all service terms, conditions and exclusions as a part of, or as an attachment to the quotation. • Quote must include response to all minimum service requirements and instructions for the quote to be accepted responsive. Period of Performance: 03/21//2021-03/20/2022 Place of Performance: ROCKY MOUNTAIN LABORATORIES, 903 S 4TH ST, HAMILTON, MT 59840 United States. FOB: Destination *Include your DUNS number *Include response to FAR 52.204-26 attachment and return with quote. Include 52.204-24 if applicable. Submission shall be received not later than 03/19/2021 8:00 a.m. EST 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 purchase order award will be based the lowest price technically acceptable. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Nov 2020) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2020) 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) The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Nov 2020) *The applicable subparagraphs are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Jan 2017) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015) 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 & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Diana Rohlman, (E-Mail/ diana.rohlman@nih.gov. Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-RML-C-2061633) Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) (Jun 2020) 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 Diana Rohlman, diana.rohlman@nih.gov.