41 -- Cryostrage Refrigeration Units

This is a combined synopsis/request for quotes for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This requirement is being issued as a Request For Quotes under RFQ7060. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-16. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 332420 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500 Employees. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement to procure quantity of 2 Taylor Wharton 24K cryogenic storage units. The cryogenic storage units shall have the following components.1) 24K Cryo-storage system 2) stainless steel, 3) complete inventory system plus rack quantity of 34 racks, 4) 1 year service warranty, 4) transfer contents from existing freezer The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate offers: a) Price: b) Equipment meeting governments need: c) Delivery The FOB Point shall be Destination, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892. The government will award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor. All responses will be considered by the agency. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items: Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the Provision FAR 52.212.3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions of Commercial Items; FAR52.212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders- Commercial Items; FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act, also applies. To be considered for an award, offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations 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. Copies of the aforementioned clauses are available upon request by telephone to Ms Sheila Watterson at (301) 402-2282. All responsible sources may submit offer that will be considered by this Agency. Offers must be submitted no later than 4:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Saving Time May 29, 2007. For delivery through the Postal Service, the address is NIH/NIAID/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive Room 2NE70A, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-4812. Electronic transmission will not be accepted. Request for information concerning this requirement are to be addressed to Ms Sheila Watterson at (301) 402-2282. Collect calls will not be accepted.