Brand Name or Equal: Toyopearl AF-rProtein A HC-650F

OVERVIEW: 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-2087807 and it is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be awarded under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2021-07 and effective 09-10-2021. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413, In?Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. This requirement IS NOT SET-ASIDE for small business. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: NIAID requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the requirements as outlined. To be considered for award, vendors of - equal products, including - equal products of the brand-name manufacturer, must meet the criteria listed in the attached brand name specifications / salient characteristics. If providing an equal product(s), please supply descriptive data for evaluation purposes to determine the validity of how it is an EQUAL. STATEMENT OF NEED: QTY 2 Toyopearl AF-rProtein A HC-650F, 5 L, please see attachment for minimum equal specifications. Place of Delivery: Downstream Lab, Rm 250, 9 West Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 FOB: Destination Delivery Schedule: 60 days after award Period of Performance: if applicable All responsible and eligible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency. INSTRUCTIONS: All quotes must include: price(s) (unit price, extended price, total price), a point of contact (name, phone number & email), and company information (DUNS # and Cage Code). Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and requirements. For included equipment and products, state whether the Offeror is the manufacturer and include Country of Origin information. The Government may evaluate only those quotes that fully meet the requirements as outlined and respond to the solicitation instructions and requirements. Failure to furnish a full and complete quote as instructed may result in the Vendor being considered non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration and award. By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must 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 (www.sam.gov). [Note: Lack of registration in the SAM will make a vendor ineligible for award]. Submission must be received not later than September 17, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M EST Quote must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Christine Illanes at contact@example.gov or +1 (555) 000-0000. Late submissions will be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) (Jul 2021). All or part of the successful vendor's quote may be incorporated in any contract resulting from this solicitation. The successful vendor's quote may be incorporated by reference. Reference Solicitation ID: RFQ-NIAID- 2087807 on your quote. EVALUATION: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order 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. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: technical approach, past performance, and price. Quotes that do not meet the material terms of this solicitation will not be evaluated. The Government anticipates selecting the offer that represents the best value to the government without engaging in clarifications with quoters but reserves the right should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. Quoters are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical solutions and price in response to this RFQ. To facilitate the award process all quotes should 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 must list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).) QUESTIONS: If you have questions regarding this requirement, please submit inquires immediately, but no later than September 14, 2021 @ 6 PM EST, via email to the Contract Specialist, Christine Illanes at contact@example.gov. The Government will issue an amendment to the RFQ responding to questions, if needed. SPECIAL NOTICE TO VENDORS: Vendors are advised that the Government may share your information with non-government personnel who are assisting with the evaluation of quotes. The exclusive responsibility for source selection will reside with the Government. By submitting your quote, you will be consenting to disclosure of your quote to non-government personnel for purposes of evaluation. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as - brand name or equal, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that - equal products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of - equal products, including - equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate - equal products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an - equal product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/ 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) (End of provision) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998) 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/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/ 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) (End of clause) HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (HHSAR) The following additional Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) clauses are applicable to this requirement, copies are available from http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/: Provisions 352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) Clauses 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (December 18, 2015) The following additional provisions and clauses are applicable to this requirement and provided in full text as Attachments: FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jul 2021) (Tailored) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2021) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Sept 2021) *Please note that the representations at (d) of FAR 52.204-24 must be completed and returned with all offers. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Required Salient Characteristics Invoice Instructions FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jul 2021) (Tailored) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2021) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Sept 2021)