Chemicals

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. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used, also. The resultant award will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-60. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis, NAICS code 325199, is to notify Contractors that the Government intends to issue an award for the following specifications. Prospective Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website for the release of any amendments to this solicitation. The Government will make an award to contractor whose quote is the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST's) has a requirement to procure Chemicals Brand Name Only Chemicals. The Contractor shall provide the following: DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFICATIONS: Pricing Schedule: CLIN: 0001 Chemicals for electron ionization and Tandem Mass Spectromety 1 Lot _________ CLIN: 0002 Chemicals for mass spectra and gas chromatography 1 Lot __________ CLIN: 0003 60 Ea. - Chemical - Acetanilide purified by sublimation (at or above 99.9% mass fraction) 1 Lot __________ CLIN: 0004 Shipping All Lots _________ *** Billing shall be in a single invoice, upon completion, delivery of the equipment and acceptance upon performance demonstration metrics being met at NIST. Delivery 30 DARO FOB: Destination 30 DARO National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 100 Bureau Drive BLDG 301 Shipping and Receiving Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Inspection and Acceptance Testing: Destination Visual-Physical check at NIST for adherence to brand and chemical type will occur after all work requirements/specifications are met. General Information: Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and also is shown to the armed Security Police when entering the campus. For security purposes, each contractor employee that visits NIST must provide their name, country of citizenship and other necessary information to NIST Polymers division at least one week in advance. Upon arrival, contractors must provide government issued photo identification at security to receive a visitor's badge. Identification Badges: Contractor employees shall comply with NIST identification and access requirements. Each Contractor employee shall wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office. Vehicle Registration: All Contractor employees must register their vehicles with the NIST Security Office to gain access to the campus. A valid driver's license, Government-furnished civilian ID, proof of insurance and current registration must be presented to the NIST Security Office, at which time a NIST vehicle pass will be issued. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following agenda has been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR, DOC, and NIST clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.217-5, FAR 52.232-33, DOC 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority, DOC 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws, and DOC 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. CCR: Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to: https://www.sam.gov. You will need your Dun & Bradstreet number and banking information. QUOTATIONS DUE: All quotations are due, electronically via FBO, no later than 2:00pm, EST on: September 23, 2012. NO EMAILED QUOTES WILL BE CONSIDERED. Questions to this notice shall be sent via email to: Lisa.Lovelace@nist.gov. No phone calls will be accepted.