Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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-2087116-1 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ) Brand Name or Equal. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-06 Effective July 12, 2021 The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332999 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This acquisition is being posted as a Request for Quotes, Brand Name or Equal, with a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), The NIH, Rocky Mountain Laboratories located at 903 S 4TH ST Hamilton, MT is seeking to purchase the following supplies as a Brand Name or Equal solicitation. Non Human Primate (NHP) Cages Manufacturers (Rockville Steel and Manufacturing Company) Description/part #’s 1) Catalog # C-APT6CF Qty: 12 2) Catalog # CP-AWS-FS Qty: 12 3) Catalog # CP-AP-FS-C Qty: 12 4) Catalog # CP-AU Qty: 12 The NHP cages must be 100% compatible with our existing caging for the safety of all animals and staff at NIH. Solicitation attachments and Product Descriptions for Offerors benefit include: 1 Cage specifications listed below 2 Drawings and photo pics 3 Webinar discussion link 4 NIH Security Visitor Policy 5 52.204-26 6 52.212-5 Two optional opportunities to view existing cages will be offered to interested quoters: • On-site viewing opportunity of current caging shall be available at Rocky Mountain Laboratories. o Where: Rocky Mountain Labs Visitors Center o Address: 903 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT o When: September 9, 2021 o Time: 11:00 AM (MST) Mountain Time zone o Contacts: Brian Smith, Patrick Hanley, Jamie Lovaglio, Dana Scott o Security details: On-site NIH Visitor Policy attached to posting. Must be followed to pass security clearance. • Webinar opportunity for viewing and discussions of current caging • Webinar Title: RML - NHP Caging Discussion RFQ-RML-C-2087116-1 o Date: September 8, 2021 o Time: 2:00 PM (MST) Mountain Time Zone o Link: Attached to posting. Titled: Webinar link & Title o Contacts: Brian Smith, Patrick Hanley, Jamie Lovaglio, Dana Scott NHP Cage Specifications: A. Cages must be compliant with 42 CFR Part 73 and 7 CFR 331. B. Cage dimensions: 33” wide / 35” depth / 80” height. C. Cage must consist of 304 stainless steel: 1 ½” X 1 ½” X 1/8” angle – frame construction 16 ga. sheet on sides with ¼” x 1” flat supports 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” x 1/8” angle – doors 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 1/8” angle – squeeze back 1” x 1” x 1/8” angle – conversion floor and standard floor 5/8” round – squeeze back handles 5/8” round – perch 20 ga. – flush pans D. Cage must consist of 304 stainless steel 1/8” welded wire with 7/8” openings. E. Cage must have (2) swinging front panels for easy access. F. Each panel must feature a horizontal sliding door with a spring-loaded lock to keep sliding door secure. Also, must be able to be padlocked for extra protection. G. Cage must have (2) heavy duty squeeze backs with one handed locking system. Squeeze back can also be moved at 1” intervals. H. Cage must have dual perch bars in each cage I. Top cage must have a fixed conversion wire floor that opens 50% to allow interior space to double. Must be able to be locked in open or closed positions. J. Shuttle doors shall be located on the sides of each top and bottom cage. Each cage shall have stainless steel double mesh (1/4” openings) doors, (ILO) standard Lexan doors, for autoclavable capabilities. All 4 doors to have locking pins and can be padlocked for extra protection. K. Cage to be dual purpose designed for flushing waste. Standard flush trough and side tube for upper cage, and a custom flush trough will be added for the bottom cage. L. Cage must have (2) lockable flush waste pans that are fully removable. M. Cage must have Auto Water system- stainless steel manifolds equipped with 2 primate valves, With 1” valve extenders, in C configuration with manual drain valves. N. Cage must have (2) removable feeder cups with lockable lids, stainless steel double mesh (1/4” openings) panel (ILO) standard Lexan panel, for autoclavable capabilities. O. Cage must have a pedal lift brake mechanism to stabilize and lock in place. P. Casters: Must be stainless steel casters with stainless steel spanners and axles. 4” x 2” High Temperature (+480 degrees continuous service) Thermo Wheels. 2 swivel casters in front, and 2 fixed casters in rear. Q. Cage must be able lock together with current cages at your facility with locking tabs. R. This caging must mirror the cages currently at the animal unit facility at Rocky Mountain Labs, NIH. Must be 100 % compatible with current caging designed and manufactured by Rockville Steel for the safety of our staff and animals. S. Must guarantee and list delivery/arrival date to Rocky Mountain Laboratories located in Hamilton, MT 59840 T. Must include Shipping cost FOB destination to Hamilton, MT 59840 Multiple deliveries: • First delivery will include: One complete caging unit of each of the requested units (four cages total): o Catalog # C-APT6CF, o Catalog # CP-AWS-FS, o Catalog # CP-AP-FS-C, o Catalog # CP-AU. ***These units shall be delivered within four (4) weeks after the receipt of order (ARO). The Select Agent Responsible Official and/or alternate responsible official will inspect the caging to ensure compliance with 42 CFR Part 73 and 7 CFR 331. Once compliance has been approved, a full inspection of the units will be performed for compatibility with current caging systems. Acceptance of the units will only be provided if both inspections are successful, in accordance with FAR Part 52.212-4(a)(1). The successful offeror will be notified of the acceptance of this initial unit, within five (5) business days of delivery. If the initial unit is not accepted, the remaining units may be cancelled in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (m) Termination for Cause if the reason(s) for non-acceptance are so substantial that the required corrections will preclude the delivery of the full requirements by the time frame specified. • Second delivery of remaining Units: The units will be delivered within 60 days of final acceptance of initial units. This delivery is conditional, based on the acceptance of the initial deliverables. • Delivery address: Rocky Mountain Laboratories 903 S 4th ST Hamilton, MT United States. Shipping shall be quoted as FOB: Destination Quoting instructions: • Please include your DUNS number on quote • Include response to FAR 52.204-26 with your quote. I. EVALUATION: NIAID will evaluate all quotes to determine the most advantageous to the government. NIAID will make that determination based on the capability of each vendor’s quote to provide all requested products/services, meet the required specifications, provide the proposed products/service in a timely manner, and at a reasonable price. Because this requirement will be used within a High Containment Bio-Safety Laboratory (BSL4), NIAID will also evaluate and assess any potential risks by conforming to the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 6th edition. The (BMBL) is a protocol-driven risk assessment evaluation to identify possible combinations of risks and mitigations feasible in biomedical and clinical laboratories. The (BMBL) has served as the NIAID’s basis of biosafety practice in the United States since its initial release in 1984. The Government’s objective is to obtain the highest technical solution considered necessary to achieve the project objectives with a reasonable price. In the event quotes are evaluated as equal in Technical evaluation, Delivery / Lead-time and price will become a major consideration in selecting the successful Vendor. II. SPECIAL NOTICE TO VENDORS: Vendors are advised that the Government may share your information with non-government personnel who are assisting with the evaluation of quotes. The exclusive responsibility for source selection will reside with the Government. By submitting your quote, you will be consenting to disclosure of your quote to non-government personnel for purposes of evaluation. This entire award is conditional upon the acceptance of the initial unit delivered. If the initial units are not accepted, the units will be rejected and returned to the offeror at the offeror’s expense. This award will be a Firm Fixed Price award and the vendor must provide products that meet the requirements of the solicitation. Modifications to increase the price will not be permitted. Submissions shall be received not later than 8:00 a.m. EST, September 17, 2021 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. By providing an offer to this RFQ, confirms your facilities acceptance, that the Government Terms and conditions shall prevail over this award. The award will be based on the following: Technical capability to meet the above listed Spec Requirements, Delivery date/lead-time and Price. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (July 2021) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FEB 2021) 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) 52.204–26 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 (OCT 2018) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JULY 2021) *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 (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 September 17, 2021 8:00 am EST Offers may be e-mailed to Diana Rohlman (E-Mail/ diana.rohlman@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-RML-C-2087116-1). 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 Diana Rohlman, diana.rohlman@nih.gov.