SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- ANAYSIS OF DOG PLASMA FOR 5-AED & TESTOSTERONE
- Notice Date
- 9/9/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Directorate of Contracting, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814-4799
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-RIT20000183
- Response Due
- 9/23/2002
- Point of Contact
- Christina Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 295-3069, Fax (301) 295-1716, - Christina Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 295-3069, Fax (301) 295-1716,
- E-Mail Address
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cjohnson@usuhs.mil, cjohnson@usuhs.mil
- Description
- The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, MD intends to procure the services of the analysis of steroids in dog plasma. The analysis involves the quantitation of the following two steroids: 5-Androstene-3beta, 17beta-diol (5-Androstenediol, 5-AED) and 4-Androstene-17beta-ol-3-one (Testosterone). Technique used shall be gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Each sample is 1.0 mL dog plasma (both steroids to be analyzed in one sample, in duplicate). Internal standard added to all samples. Multipoint standard curve will be reported. Detection limits: 1 ng/ml. The turn-around time from day of receipt is within two -weeks (negotiable). The contractor is requested to analyze approximately 420 samples throughout the year. The contractor shall report: l) listing of samples and concentrations of 5-androstenediol and testosterone and 2) summary of assay conditions. This will be for one base year and three option years. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisitions and FAR part 13.5 supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The provisions and clauses in the RFP are those in effect through FAC 2001-08. Questions may be submitted via mail to the address above or fax (301) 295-1716. All written questions received will be answered in writing and transmitted to all offers via an amendment to the solicitation. This notice is being used as request for proposal for: (1) Analysis - dog plasma, qty 420 ea; (2) Option I: Analysis - dog plasma, qty: 420 ea. (3) Option II: Analysis - dog plasma, qty. 420 ea.; (4) Option III: Analysis - dog plasma , qty. 420 ea. DELIVERABLES: The system shall be delivered to Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI), and FOB: Destination within 14 days (negotiable). Delivery shall be made within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excl. Federal holidays, and shall be scheduled with the COR named at the time of award. PACKING and SHIPPING: All items packed and shipped shall have the mailing label addressed as follows: AFRRI (complete address) and the contract number (named at the time of award). WARRANTEE: A standard commercial warranty shall be provided for the software and equipment. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. The provision of FAR 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items. All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of Addenda to FAR Clause 52.212-1 1) Item (b) Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Submit your proposal, acknowledgment of amendments (if any), descriptive literature for the proposed services you are offering, and the FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, prior to an award. Telegraphic or facsimile offers are acceptable. Period for acceptance of offers is amended to include the following: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are included in paragraph (a) of that provision. Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-2. Evaluation Factors for award: Any resulting order will be issued to the company offering the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors that will be considered are Technical capability and price. Technical capabilities are significantly more important than price. Failure to provide the information relative to each evaluation factor may render offer non-responsive. 1) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Technical capability will be based on product literature, technical features and/or warranty provisions. Each offeror is required to submit licensing (if applicable), descriptive literature, or other documentation, manufacturer or brand name and model of the item, and show how the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements as specified in the Specifications. 2) PRICE: Price includes all testing, analysis, reports, warranty costs, discount terms, and transportation costs. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet stated requirements above. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature and drawings detailing features, technical capabilities and warranty data. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted response to this provision as it compares to the minimum characteristics provided above. Therefore, it is essential that offerors provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government evaluation team to make an adequate technical assessment of the quote as meeting technical acceptability. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition for supplies: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999); 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies (JAN 1994); 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2000); 52.225-21, Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1997); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996). ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT OFFERS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Federal Tax Identification (TIN); Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); remit to address if different; and business size. As of 31 May 1999 all Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database as a condition for contract award. Contractors may register in the CCR through the World Wide Web at http://www/acq/osd.mil/ec or call the DOD Electronic Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (09-SEP-2002). IT ACTUALLY FIRST APPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 04-NOV-2002. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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