2 Pneumatic pilot valves, with installation for Autoclaves

This is a Notice of Intent (NOI). The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Getinge USA, Inc. for the procurement of replacement pneumatic pilot valves for 2 Getinge autoclaves. . 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; quotes are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is a Notice of Intent (NOI). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-83 July 02, 2015. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing with a small business size standard of 500 employees. A small business set aside is not applicable. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to procure on a sole source basis from Getinge USA, Inc. two pneumatic pilot valves for Getinge Autoclave steam sterilizers currently in use at the Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB), National Institutes of Health. The valve banks will be configured specifically for the existing equipment. The manufacturer of the equipment (autoclaves) is Getinge and the equipment is currently under Getinge warranty and an existing service agreement. Parts will be supplies and installed by the manufacturer in accordance with existing agreements. Place of Performance: NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, BLDG 50, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States. FOB: Destination The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order as a result of this notice of intent that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following; price, capability to meet the requirements, delivery and the best value to the government. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (April 2014) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (March 2015) 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. (Dec 2014) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (April 1984) The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2015) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (May 2015) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (January 2010) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. 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 (http://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. To facilitate the award process all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The Terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" (Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).) Submission shall be received not later than 07/29/15. Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Bevin Feutrier; (Fax - +1 (555) 000-0000), (E-Mail/ contact@example.gov). 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 Bevin Feutrier @ contact@example.gov.