This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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 being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. Submit offers on RFQ-RML-C-1893204. This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-97 dated 1/24/18. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This is not a total small business set aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories, is seeking to purchase twenty-three (23) Biological Safety Level 4 Positive Pressure Suits with Tygon hosing. All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Lab (RML) has been charged with performing integrated research requiring special positive protection suits for biological high containment laboratories. The contractor shall provide to RML the following: Twenty-three (23) positive protection suits suitable for use in Biological Safety Level 4 Laboratories (BSL-4). The BSL-4 positive pressure suits shall be made of a material that is resistant to quarternary virucidal chemical showers on a daily basis. Each suit shall include an in-line HEPA filtration system that connects to a facility provided breathing air system via standard Parker quick connections. The suits must use the air provided at 60 PSI and utilize an internal suit air distribution system to deliver 25 cfm that is HEPA filter exhausted. Air hose hook up shall be on the right side. All seams shall be air and water tight and the feet must be stocking type that will fit into a shoe or boot. Noise level inside the suit must be below the OSHA standard and allow clear communication over radio or phone by the user while in the suit. Please include shipping costs and state estimated delivery time. FOB Point shall be Destination; NIH Rocky Mountain Laboratories; 903 S 4th St; Hamilton, MT 59840. Place of Performance: NIH Rocky Mountain Laboratories 903 S 4th St Hamilton, MT 59840. United States Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the best value to the government, stated salient characteristics, past performance, delivery, warranty and price. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES The government intends to award a single firm, fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The following FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2017) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017 FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2018) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.225-1 -- Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) FAR 52.225-2 -- Buy American Certificate (May 2014) FAR 52.225-13 --Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015) Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm or, upon request, either by email or fax. 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 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, under an active status, 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). This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for twenty-three (23) positive protection suits suitable for use in Biological Safety Level 4 Laboratories (BSL-4) The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Submission shall be received not later than March 13, 2018, 9:00 am MST. Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Suzanne Miller, (Fax:
+1 (555) 000-0000), (
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 a capability statement that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Suzanne Miller:
contact@example.gov.
