Consumables for AMBR250 Bioreactor

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit offers on NIAID-RFQ-19-1965347. 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) 2019-03, dated July 12, 2019. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333999 with a small business size standard of # 500. This acquisition is being posted as a brand name, limited competition. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking to procure consumables: 1). ambr250 bioreactors, Mammalian - 0 liquid filter Pack contains 6 irradiated bioreactors with caps, individually wrapped Includes O2 sensor spot and disposable pH electrode Dual pitched blade impeller, without filters on liquid lines, Catalog # 001-5G25, Qty 24 ea., 2). 10 mL disposable tips (Irradiated)- pack contains 5 racks of 24 tips, 5/pack, Catalog # 001-2G78, Qty 45 ea., 3). ambr250 reagent bottle, 1 L- pack of 12 irradiated, 12/pack, Catalog # 001-2G51, Qty 2 ea., 4). ambr250 reagent bottle, 175 mL, pk of 12- pack of 12 Irradiated, 12/pack, Catalog # 001-2G50, Qty 4 ea., 5). ambr250 drip catcher pads- pack of 12 irradiated, 12/pack, Catalog # 001-2G94, Qty 3 ea., and 6). Waste bin insert allows bin to remain open, pack of 10, 10/pack, Catalog # 001-5G61, Qty 2 ea. Award will be based on the capability of the items offered to meet the stated salient characteristics, the best value to the government, delivery, and price. See attached Brand Name J&A. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES The following FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 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 (Oct 2018) FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (May 2019)) HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015) 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 Consumables as defined herein. 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. All quotes shall include: price, confirmation of required delivery timeframe; point of contact: name, phone number & email; DUNS #; and Cage Code. 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 shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).) Offers may be e-mailed to blandl@nih.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).