66--Slide Scanners

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. A firm fixed-price award will be made to the responsible offeror who provides the lowest acceptable quote. The resulting award will be a Firm Fixed Price. THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ADVERTISED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. This is a full and open competition, NAICS 333314, with a size standard of 500. All quotes received for procurement must be for the entire requirement; no partial offers shall be accepted. All Contractors must submit offers that comply with the minimum essential characteristics found below. Description: The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) in Aberdeen Proving Ground - South, Maryland 21010 requires the delivery and installation of slide scanners. This requirement is brand name or equal. The Institute requires the following items: Clin 0001 ScanscopeXT, Part Number XT100-P-H-1, Qty of 1; Clin 0002 Scanscope FL, part Number FL100-P-H-1, Qty of 1; Clin 0003 Scanscope XT-Spectrum, Part Number S+XT-P-S-1; Clin 0004 Scanscope FL Spectrum, Part Number S+FL-P-S-1, Qty of 1; Clin 0005 2"x3" Slide Tray Insert, Part Number HS9907XT-P-H-0, Qty of 1; Clin 0006 2"x3" Slide Tray, Part Number HS9907-P-H-0, Qty of 1; Clin 0007 Standard Set-up and Configuration, Qty 1, Clin 0008 Shipping costs for all items on quote. All products are manufactured by Aperio Technologies Incorporated. The minimum essential government characteristics are: 1. Designed ofr hands free automated mutliple slide scanning, 2. Runs with optimally with 1"x3" slides and has the capability to include large 2"x3" slides, 3. Capable of automatically loading a minimum of 120 slides, 4. Automatic illumination, exposure and focusing to elminate the need for repeat scanning, 5. Image viewing that be put on an infinite number of computers, 6. Central database of images can be available to multiple users simultaneously, 7. Software capable of meeting DoD Net Worthiness Standards, 8. Capable of providing multiple image file formats to accommdate multiple computer platforms with inclusion into filemaker database, 9. Capable of scanning images at resolutions of 20x and 40x, 10. Must fit on bench top due to limited space, 11. Must have a front mounted control panel, 12. Capable of expansion to include immuno-histo chemical analysis and variable tissue area quantification of staining results, and 13. The scanner must be capable of scanning up to four color channels. Offerors must be able to receive payments via Electronic Funds Transfer through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Offerors must be valid on the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and must remain valid/active for the duration of the contract. Contractors shall complete FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, when submitting a quote. The website address is http://www.acquisition.gov. This synopsis/solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses through the Federal Acquisition Circular: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions; 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions; 52.204-4 Printed or Copies Double Sided on Recycled Paper, 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items 52.212-4 (dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services Fixed Price; The Government retains the rights provided in this clause; 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language; 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency; The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Apr 2011) (DEV) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alt I; 52.211-17 Delievery of Excess Quantities, 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.233-1 Disputes; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.242-13 Bankruptcy; 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order; 52.243-7 Notification of Changes; 52.246-1 Contract Inspection Requirements; 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Firm Fixed Price, 52.247-34 FOB Destintation, 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms; 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report; 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004 Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.232-7003 Electronic Payment; 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment; 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions In full text: 52.027-4005 Export Contract Act Compliance - The contractor shall assess the work to be performed in this effort to assure that all actions are in compliance with the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR Part 730 (EAR), of the Export Administration Act of 1979, 50 U.S.C. app. 2401-2420 (EAA). Technology listed in the Commerce Control List (CCL), 15 CFR Part 774, of the EAR shall not be exported or exposed to foreign nationals without the written consent of the U.S. Department of Commerce; The clause 52.216 -1 Type of Contract - The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. (end of clause) Contractor Manpower Reporting (Accounting for Contract Services): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://cmra.army.mil. The required information includes: Contracting Office: US Army Research Acquisition Activity, Contracting Officer: Erin Maddox, Contracting Officers Technical Representative, (l) Contract Number, (2) Delivery Order Number: N/A, (3) Task Order Number, (4) Requiring Activity Unit Identification Code (UIC), (5) Command: W74DAA, (6) Contractor Contact Information, (7) Federal Service Code (FSC): R499, (8) Direct Labor Hours, (9) Direct Labor Dollars, (10) Location. The CMRA help desk number is +1 (555) 000-0000 for any technical questions. As part of its quote or offer, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months. (end of clause) 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items- (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Basis for award will be based lowest price, technically acceptable. (End of Provision); 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference - This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.usamraa.army.mil. (End clause); 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DFARS (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End Clause); 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEC 2010) (DEVIATION) (a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5) (OCT 2010) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.237-7010 252.237-7019 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) (Section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84). Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375). 252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JUL 2009) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631) (End Clause). The full FAR/DFAR information may be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov/far. All questions are due by 7 June 2011 in writing via email to contact@example.gov. Please reference control number W81XWH-11-T-0355 in the email's subject line. Quotes are due on 5 July 2011 at 9:00 a.m. E.S.T. to Erin Maddox via email or via fax to +1 (555) 000-0000. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency.