SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Petri Dish
- Notice Date
- 1/23/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- P.O. Box 25046, DFC, MS204A, Lakewood, CO 80225
- ZIP Code
- 80225
- Solicitation Number
- 0040023699
- Response Due
- 1/13/2012
- Archive Date
- 7/11/2012
- Point of Contact
- Name: Chuliang (Julia) Sullivan, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 3032369318, Fax: 3032362710
- E-Mail Address
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csullivan@usgs.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, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The solicitation number is 0040023699 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-54. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450 with a small business size standard of 100.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-01-13 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Denver, CO 80225 The US Geological Survey requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Item# 800100PETRI DISH WITHOUT PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MM Base Year, 250, 100/PK; LI 002, Item# 800101PETRI DISH WITH PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MMBase Year, 20, 100/PK; LI 003, Item# A065H047A MIXED CELLULOSE ESTERS (MCE) FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE PORE SIZE: 0.65UM SURFACE TYPE: GRIDDEDBase Year, 100, 100/PK; LI 004, Item# A045A047A MCE FILTER, NON-STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM PORE SIZE: 0.45UM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE: PLAIN BUBBLE POINT: MPa:>/-0.24; PSI: >/-35.0 FLOW RATE: WATER: 45; AIR: 5.0 POROSITY: 78% THICKNESS: 145UMBase Year, 20, 100/PK; LI 005, Item# GF7525MM-S GLASS FIBER FILTER, PRE-FIRED GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 25MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSPRE-FIRED STATEMENT: FILTERS ARE BAKED IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE MUFFLE OVEN AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS FOR NO LESS THAN 2 HOURS SOAK TIME AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT FILTERS WERE PRE-FIRED MUST ACCOMPANY EACH SHIPMENT. Base Year, 150, 100/PK; LI 006, Item# A045H047A MCE FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM, PORE SIZE: 0.45MM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE TYPE; GRIDDEDBase Year, 200, 100/PK; LI 007, Item# GF7547MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSBase Year, 130, 100/PK; LI 008, Item# 50JP020ANDISPOSABLE SYRINGE UNIT, PTFE, HYDROPHOBIC, PORE SIZE: 0.20UM HOUSING MATERIAL: POLYPROPYLENE HOUSING DIAMETER: 50MM FILTRATION AREA: 19.6CM2 CONNECTIONS: INLET: FEMALE LUER-LOCK: 7-13.5MM OUTLET: MALE LUER SLIP: HOSE BARBBase Year, 15, 10/PK; LI 009, Item# GF75142MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 142MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSBase Year, 60, 100/PK; LI 010, Item# 800100PETRI DISH WITHOUT PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MMOption Year One, 250, 100/PK; LI 011, Item# 800101PETRI DISH WITH PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MMOption Year One, 20, 100/PK; LI 012, Item# A065H047A MIXED CELLULOSE ESTERS (MCE) FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE PORE SIZE: 0.65UM SURFACE TYPE: GRIDDEDOption Year One, 100, 100/PK; LI 013, Item# A045A047A MCE FILTER, NON-STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM PORE SIZE: 0.45UM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE: PLAIN BUBBLE POINT: MPa:>/-0.24; PSI: >/-35.0 FLOW RATE: WATER: 45; AIR: 5.0 POROSITY: 78% THICKNESS: 145UMOption Year One, 20, 100/PK; LI 014, Item# GF7525MM-S GLASS FIBER FILTER, PRE-FIRED GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 25MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSPRE-FIRED STATEMENT: FILTERS ARE BAKED IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE MUFFLE OVEN AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS FOR NO LESS THAN 2 HOURS SOAK TIME AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT FILTERS WERE PRE-FIRED MUST ACCOMPANY EACH SHIPMENT. Option Year one, 150, 100/PK; LI 015, Item# A045H047A MCE FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM, PORE SIZE: 0.45MM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE TYPE; GRIDDEDOption Year One, 200, 100/PK; LI 016, Item# GF7547MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSOption Year One, 130, 100/PK; LI 017, Item# 50JP020ANDISPOSABLE SYRINGE UNIT, PTFE, HYDROPHOBIC, PORE SIZE: 0.20UM HOUSING MATERIAL: POLYPROPYLENE HOUSING DIAMETER: 50MM FILTRATION AREA: 19.6CM2 CONNECTIONS: INLET: FEMALE LUER-LOCK: 7-13.5MM OUTLET: MALE LUER SLIP: HOSE BARBOption Year One, 15, 10/PK; LI 018, Item# GF75142MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 142MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSOption Year One, 60, 100/PK; LI 019, Item# 800100PETRI DISH WITHOUT PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MMOption Year Two, 250, 100/PK; LI 020, Item# 800101PETRI DISH WITH PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MMOption Year Two, 20, 100/PK; LI 021, Item# A065H047A MIXED CELLULOSE ESTERS (MCE) FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE PORE SIZE: 0.65UM SURFACE TYPE: GRIDDEDOption Year Two, 100, 100/PK; LI 022, Item# A045A047A MCE FILTER, NON-STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM PORE SIZE: 0.45UM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE: PLAIN BUBBLE POINT: MPa:>/-0.24; PSI: >/-35.0 FLOW RATE: WATER: 45; AIR: 5.0 POROSITY: 78% THICKNESS: 145UMOption Year Two, 20, 100/PK; LI 023, Item# GF7525MM-S GLASS FIBER FILTER, PRE-FIRED GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 25MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSPRE-FIRED STATEMENT: FILTERS ARE BAKED IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE MUFFLE OVEN AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS FOR NO LESS THAN 2 HOURS SOAK TIME AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT FILTERS WERE PRE-FIRED MUST ACCOMPANY EACH SHIPMENT. Option Year Two, 150, 100/PK; LI 024, Item# A045H047A MCE FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM, PORE SIZE: 0.45MM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE TYPE; GRIDDEDOption Year Two, 200, 100/PK; LI 025, Item# GF7547MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSOption Year Two, 130, 100/PK; LI 026, Item# 50JP020ANDISPOSABLE SYRINGE UNIT, PTFE, HYDROPHOBIC, PORE SIZE: 0.20UM HOUSING MATERIAL: POLYPROPYLENE HOUSING DIAMETER: 50MM FILTRATION AREA: 19.6CM2 CONNECTIONS: INLET: FEMALE LUER-LOCK: 7-13.5MM OUTLET: MALE LUER SLIP: HOSE BARBOption Year Two, 15, 10/PK; LI 027, Item# GF7547MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSOption Year Two, 60, 100/PK; LI 028, Item# 800100PETRI DISH WITHOUT PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MM Option Year Three, 250, 100/PK; LI 029, Item# 800101PETRI DISH WITH PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MMOption Year Three, 20, 100/PK; LI 030, Item# A065H047A MIXED CELLULOSE ESTERS (MCE) FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE PORE SIZE: 0.65UM SURFACE TYPE: GRIDDEDOption Year Three, 100, 100/PK; LI 031, Item# A045A047A MCE FILTER, NON-STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM PORE SIZE: 0.45UM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE: PLAIN BUBBLE POINT: MPa:>/-0.24; PSI: >/-35.0 FLOW RATE: WATER: 45; AIR: 5.0 POROSITY: 78% THICKNESS: 145UMOption Year Three, 20, 100/PK; LI 032, Item# GF7525MM-S GLASS FIBER FILTER, PRE-FIRED GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 25MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSPRE-FIRED STATEMENT: FILTERS ARE BAKED IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE MUFFLE OVEN AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS FOR NO LESS THAN 2 HOURS SOAK TIME AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT FILTERS WERE PRE-FIRED MUST ACCOMPANY EACH SHIPMENT. Option Year Three, 150, 100/PK; LI 033, Item# A045H047A MCE FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM, PORE SIZE: 0.45MM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE TYPE; GRIDDEDOption Year Three, 200, 100/PK; LI 034, Item# GF7547MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSOption Year Three, 130, 100/PK; LI 035, Item# 50JP020ANDISPOSABLE SYRINGE UNIT, PTFE, HYDROPHOBIC, PORE SIZE: 0.20UM HOUSING MATERIAL: POLYPROPYLENE HOUSING DIAMETER: 50MM FILTRATION AREA: 19.6CM2 CONNECTIONS: INLET: FEMALE LUER-LOCK: 7-13.5MM OUTLET: MALE LUER SLIP: HOSE BARBOption Year Three, 15, 10/PK; LI 036, Item# GF75142MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 142MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSOption Year Three, 60, 100/PK; LI 037, Item# 800100PETRI DISH WITHOUT PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MM Option Year Four, 250, 100/PK; LI 038, Item# 800101PETRI DISH WITH PAD, POLYSTYRENE, STERILE, DISH SIZE: 50MM x 11MM COMPATIBLE MEMBRANE FILTER SIZE: 47MMOption Year Four, 20, 100/PK; LI 039, Item# A065H047A MIXED CELLULOSE ESTERS (MCE) FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE PORE SIZE: 0.65UM SURFACE TYPE: GRIDDEDOption Year Four, 100, 100/PK; LI 040, Item# A045A047A MCE FILTER, NON-STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM PORE SIZE: 0.45UM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE: PLAIN BUBBLE POINT: MPa:>/-0.24; PSI: >/-35.0 FLOW RATE: WATER: 45; AIR: 5.0 POROSITY: 78% THICKNESS: 145UMOption Year Four, 20, 100/PK; LI 041, Item# GF7525MM-S GLASS FIBER FILTER, PRE-FIRED GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 25MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSPRE-FIRED STATEMENT: FILTERS ARE BAKED IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE MUFFLE OVEN AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS FOR NO LESS THAN 2 HOURS SOAK TIME AT 450 DEGREES CELSIUS. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT FILTERS WERE PRE-FIRED MUST ACCOMPANY EACH SHIPMENT. Option Year Four, 150, 100/PK; LI 042, Item# A045H047A MCE FILTER, WITHOUT PAD, STERILE, DIAMETER: 47MM, PORE SIZE: 0.45MM COLOR: WHITE SURFACE TYPE; GRIDDEDOption Year Four, 200, 100/PK; LI 043, Item# GF7547MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 47MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSOption Year Four, 130, 100/PK; LI 044, Item# 50JP020ANDISPOSABLE SYRINGE UNIT, PTFE, HYDROPHOBIC, PORE SIZE: 0.20UM HOUSING MATERIAL: POLYPROPYLENE HOUSING DIAMETER: 50MM FILTRATION AREA: 19.6CM2 CONNECTIONS: INLET: FEMALE LUER-LOCK: 7-13.5MM OUTLET: MALE LUER SLIP: HOSE BARBOption Year Four, 15, 10/PK; LI 045, Item# GF75142MM GLASS FIBER FILTER, GRADE: GF75 DIAMETER: 142MM COLOR: WHITE WEIGHT: 75 G/M2 THICKNESS: 0.35 NOMINAL RATING: 0.3UM WATER FLOW TIME: 84 SECONDSOption Year Four, 60, 100/PK; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, US Geological Survey 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 bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. US Geological Survey is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid 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 bids, 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, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. A seller must have a current registration in the following four databases to receive this award: 1. CCR RequirementThe USGS requires registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov. 2. FEDCONNECT RequirementAwards will be made to vendors registered in the FedConnect database. Vendors may complete registration in FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net. 3. ORCA RequirementORCA Requirement - Company must be registered on Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered with ORCA, they may do so by going to ORCA web site at https://orca.bpn.gov/ 4. IPP Requirement Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to theIPP invoice:A copy of the Contractor?s internally generated invoice The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in CCR) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation. (End of Local Clause) Lowest evaluated price or cost to the Government will be the determining factor in selection for award between technically acceptable quotations.Award:The award of this requirement shall be made using only the procedures found in Part 13.1 ? ?Procedures? of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Award shall be made to the vendor whose quotation, conforming to this RFQ, is determined to be the most advantages to the government, cost or price and the other non-cost or non-price factors listed above (if any). Please note the requirements for Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and completion of the Representations and Certifications as contained in the clauses section of this RFQ
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