SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Notice Date
- 5/27/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 339111
— Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive, Suite 2NE70, MSC 4811, Bethesda, MD, 20817
- ZIP Code
- 20817
- Solicitation Number
- NOI5074
- Response Due
- 6/6/2005
- Archive Date
- 6/21/2005
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this acquisition is NOI5074 and is being issued as a Notice of Intent. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-03. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The associated North American Industrial Code 339111 which has a business size standard of 500. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases intends to procure a Confocal Multi-Photon System Microscope and accessories from Carl Zeiss the only known vendor with a system to run with existing laboratory equipment. The laboratory utilizes equipment from Carl Zeiss therefore it is necessary to purchase upgrades from the same source for compatibility. The laboratory is engaged in an effort to image the interactions of immune cells within the tissues of living animals to further understandinf of host defenses. To perform these tasks, microimaging using 4-channel detectors is essential. The following instrument and accessories may be acquired under this acquisition: Item/Description/Quantity: (1) Radiance 2100 AGR-3Q Confocal Multi-Photon System (qty-1); (2) Signal Enhancement Lens (SEL) ? (qty-1); (3) Radiance MP Convertible Adapter for Nikon TE 2000 ?(qty-1); (4) Radiance MP Convertible DDS Interface Nikon TE 2000 (qty-1); (5) TE 2000 Z Drive (qty-1); (6) TE 2000 Transm Detector (qty-1). The FAR provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212.3 Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.212-4 Contractor Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of provisions at FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The Government intends to make a best overall value buy to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. The following factors will be considered: 1.) Compatibility with existing equipment already on premises. 2.) Ability to meet technical requirements. 3.) Price. 4.) Warranty. Offers must be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), June 6, 2005, to Tonia Alexander. Copies of the aforementioned clauses are available upon request by telephone to Ms. Sylvia Robinson at (301) 496-2607. For delivery through the Postal Service, the address is NIH/NIAID/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood drive, Suite 2NE70A/MSC4812, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-4812. Requests for information concerning this requirement are to be addressed to Ms. Tonia Alexander at (301) 496-2607. Collect calls will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this agency. Delivery location is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ? Bethesda, Maryland 20892. In order to be considered for an award, offeror must have completed the online electronic Representatives and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR at: www.ccr.gov/ 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.
- Place of Performance
- Address: NIH/NIAID
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN00817543-W 20050529/050528093105 (fbodaily.com)
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