MODIFICATION
66 -- Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Notice Date
- 3/18/2008
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Administration, 6011 Executive Blvd, Rm 538, Rockville, MD, 20892-7663, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7663
- Solicitation Number
- 2362008(VH)0233
- Response Due
- 3/20/2008
- Archive Date
- 4/4/2008
- Point of Contact
- Van Holley, Purchasing Agent, Phone 301-594-9439, Fax 301-402-3407
- E-Mail Address
-
holleyv@od.nih.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, and 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 is 2632008(VH)0233 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-20. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is a total small business set-aside interested offerors may submit a quote. All other information in this notice remains unchanged. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 1400hrs Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Bethesda, MD 20892. The DHHS Office of Logistics and Acquisition requires the following items, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, to the following: Item No. Description Qty Unit 001 760122 - LabChip 90 System ** See attachment for more details ** 1 EA 002 760395 - HT DNA 5K LabChip Kit ** DNA chip and reagents for approx. 2,000 samples ** 2 EA 003 760417 - HT DNA 1K LabChip Kit ** DNA chip and reagents for approx. 2,000 samples ** 2 EA 004 760397 - HT DNA 12K LabChip Kit ** DNA chip and reagents for approx. 2,000 samples ** 1 EA 005 FIELD INSTALLATION 1 EA For this solicitation, the DHHS Office of Logistics and Acquisiton intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. The DHHS Office of Logistics and Acquisiton is taking this action in an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time offers. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their offer using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith offers, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, contact Van Holley at holleyv@od.nih.gov or FedBid.com at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. BID TERMS Terms Criteria Instructions 1 Failure to comply with the below instructions may result in quote being determined as non-responsive. Instructions 2 Vendors / sales agents submitting quotes MUST BE registered in ITSS. If vendor registration assistance is needed contact 877.243.2889 Option 2. Instructions 3 Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 877-933-3234 to address any questions or comments Instructions 4 Company must be registered on DOD's Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Quote must include proof of CCR registration. Instructions 5 New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products, and NO "gray market". ALL MUST BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. Proof will be requested that all items in the bill of materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty! Instructions 6 Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission Instructions 9 This entire requirement will be awarded on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable to the Federal Government. Instructions 7 Quote per specifications requested. If an item has been discontinued or is end of life, annotate quote referencing as such then quote an equal or better replacement for the item. Instructions 8 Quote is to include all fees for shipment. Instructions 9 Provide on quote the estimated ETA, number of days, delivery can be expected after receipt of purchase order. Instructions 10 No partial shipments unless specifically authorized at time of award. Instructions 11 All services and products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronics and Information Technical (EIT) Accessibility Standard (36 CFR part 1194). Quote must include statement addressing compliance or noncompliance with Section 508. Instructions 12 Quote must include verification that the product and/or services have been evaluated and validated by the NSA or in accordance with NSA-approved processes in accordance with Defense Confidentiality DCAS-1 (see also DODI 8500.2, February 6, 2003). Instructions 13 The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Instructions 14 The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, via the ORCA website (http://orca.bpn.gov) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Instructions 15 Desired delivery (If Delivery is required): 30 days or less from date of award unless otherwise specified. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (18-MAR-2008); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Web Link
-
Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/OoA/2362008(VH)0233/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 10 Center Drive, 10th Floor, Wing N Bethesda, Maryland
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN01535841-F 20080320/080318230148 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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