650A Aquatic Washer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NICHD-17-140 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 339999 and the business size standard is 500 employees. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) have a requirement for a vendor who can provide the following Tecniplast USA(TUSA) products and service(s): 1) 650A Aquatic Washer - 2 doors - Steam heating includes (9USASCKIT650A) Connection Kit. Overall dimensions: 2000 x 1100 x 2306 h mm (77,6 x 43.3 x 90,8 h") - Quantity (1) EA The basic configuration includes: 7" HMI (Human Machine Interface), touchscreen inclusive of: - LiteView, web based monitoring system - Teleservice, remote diagnostic package - eMeter, utilities consumption recorder - Self-start features Three detergent dosing pumps Inclusive of flow control Water pressure and flow controls Washing pump 7.5 kW Space saving Roll-out Electrical box Full chamber and piping thermal insulation Front-access light drawer style filter screen One loading shelf and one toll-free adjustable Intermediate shelf On-board three detergent drum storage drawer Vapour exhaust blower ThermoLock cycle capability Multi-level password accesses and multi-cycle programming USB port for data collection Front side full maintenance access setup 2) Water discharge control system (cooling and Ph control) - Quantity (1) EA 3) S/s angle trim (2 sides and top) of the clean 650 front for barrier separation for machine w/out 9LAV65ECHR option. Wall opening 1871 h (73,66") mm from the floor - Quantity (1) EA 4) Basic remote dosing pump support (suitable up to 2 pumps) including s/s shelf, E-box derivation, up to 15 m (49,2 ft.) long detergent pipe & wire - Quantity (1) EA 5) Series 650 spare parts list for two years - Quantity (1) EA 6) S/s universal wire kit presentation tray for different brand aquatic tanks - (1) EA 7) Starter Kit of chemicals for 650A - Quantity (1) EA 8) Installation - to include Uncrating, Placement/Positioning, Leveling, Commissioning and Ass'y Startup & Training of equipment by TUSA Representative - Quantity (1) Charge 9) Removal of existing autoclave - Quantity (1) Charge The 650A is composed entirely of 304 Stainless Steel and plastics resistant to both working temperatures and chemical compounds. The 650A is needed to help cage wash and it can clean 250 tanks or more in an hour. This compact washer can clean and decontaminate aquatic equipment w/out having to manually scrub beforehand. No other known company has been able to design a rack washer that can get all the debris off aquatic equipment that haven't been pre-scrubbed. The washer will help prevent scratching on the tanks which causes biofilm to buildup quicker in the grooves by spraying the tanks at a high pressure and not scrubbing. The 650A will fit in the decommissioned autoclave footprint currently in the cage wash. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items -Evaluation Procedures: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, based on lowest price/technically acceptable. Only those offerors determined to be in compliance with the requirements as stated in this solicitation will be considered for award. Non-conformance with this requirement may result in the offeror's quote being determined unacceptable. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the products/items specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation/offer to the following address: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 6710B Rockledge Drive, MSC 1159B, Bethesda, MD 20892. Attention: Tina Robinson or via email to contact@example.gov by the due date and time below. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Offers must include Quotations offer will be due ten calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by August 11, 2017 before 10:00 am EST. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NICHD-17-140. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Any questions must be sent via email to contact@example.gov and must include solicitation# NICHD-17-140 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted. Note: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered as "All Awards" and have valid certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) @ www.Sam.gov. Lack of valid registration in SAM will make an offeror ineligible for award.