Covaris S220 AFA Ultrasonicator

Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Boulevard, EPS Suite 600, Room 6072, Rockville, MD 20852, UNITED STATES. Description The National Cancer Institute requires the following items. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation: No. RFQ-NCI-30019-MW includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 2005-62 (Dec 2012) simplified procedures for commercial items. The North American Industry Classification Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This Request For Quotation (RFQ) is a total small business set-aside. HHSAR 352.223-71 Instruction to Offerors - Sustainable Acquisition Offerors must include a Sustainable Acquisition Plan in their technical response that describes their approach and the quality assurance mechanisms in place for applying FAR 23.1 - Sustainable Acquisition Policy (and other Federal laws, regulations and Executive orders governing green purchasing) to this acquisition. The Offeror's response must demonstrate compliance with FAR 23.1, "Sustainable Acquisition Policy" and the interim rule entitled "Sustainable Acquisition" at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-05-31/pdf/2011-12851.pdf (FAR case 2010-001, FAC 2005-52). The Government is seeking to determine whether the Offeror has demonstrated a commitment to advance sustainable products and services. See Attachment 1 for additional technical response instructions. Award will be made in the aggregate for all items. I. Requirement: The contractor shall provide and install: 1. Quantity 1 Covaris S220 AFA Ultrasonicator, part number 500217: High performance, Ultrasonicator for samples of mass <1000mg and/or volume <10ml. Single, sample preparation system (serial Process); 2. Quantity 1 Covaris S-Series DNA Shearing microTUBE Kit, part number 500117: 500114 holder, 500142 Prep Station, 520045 microTUBE AFA Fiber Pre-Slit Snap=CAP 6x16mm (4); 3. Quantity 1 Covaris Holder 12x12mm Tube, part number 500274; 4. Quantity 1 Covaris Tube & Cap 12x12mm (100), part number 520080; 5. Quantity 1 Covaris Chiller CH01, part number 510001; 6. Installation & Training 7. Shipping & Handling II. Delivery and Installation: The Covaris S220 AFA Ultrasonicator shall be delivered and installed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at the following location: NIH/NCI/CRC 37 Convent Drive, Building 37, Room 1108, Bethesda, MD 20892. Delivery, installation and training shall be completed within 2-8 weeks from date of contract award. III. Warranty: The contractor shall provide a one year full warranty on all parts and labor. If the unit fails, the contractor shall provide a replacement. IV. Payment: The contractor shall receive payment after installation and acceptance of the equipment. Payment authorization requires submission and approval of invoice to the NCI Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and to NIH Commercial Accounts per the attached Invoice & Payment Provisions. V. Contract Type: This will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price type contract. Brand Name Justification: Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1(c) - Brand name One of the critical steps for DNA Sequencing is high quality DNA fragments in which the high performance Ultrasonicator is a necessary powerful tool. Covaris, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the S220 High Performance Ultrasonicator. The Covaris technological foundation is based on its proprietary and patented AFA technology. The AFA technology enables a vast array of non-contact, isothermal processes to be developed, for use in a broad range of applications in Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology, and Drug Discovery research. In many cases, the ability to impart both thermal and non-contact control of application processes could not be obtained prior to the development of the AFA technology which gives the Covaris System truly sustainable competitive advantages. Covaris is the only known manufacturer of this type of instrument. Basis for Award: Award will be made based upon lowest price, technically acceptable. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE: January 18, 2013 at 1:00pm EST. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR Clause 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Feb 2012); FAR Clause 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS- (Dec 2012) FAR Clause 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Feb 2012); FAR Clause 52.212-5: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Nov 2012). The following FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable to this acquisition; FAR Clause 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Feb 2012) FAR Clause 52.209-6 Protecting Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) FAR Clause 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) FAR Clause 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) FAR Clause 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2012) FAR Clause 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) FAR Clause 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Athorities and Remedies ( Mar 2012) FAR Clause 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR Clause 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) FAR Clause 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) FAR Clause 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) FAR Clause 52.225-3 Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreements- Israeli Trade Act (June 2009) (ii) Alternate 1 (Nov 2012) FAR Clause 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) Far Clause 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) Full text copies of the representations and certifications for other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained on line at the NCI website at http://amb.nci.nih.gov or from Melissa Ward, Contract Specialist at wardmr@mail.nih.gov . OFFERORS: Offers must be submitted on an SF-1449 with a completed 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items-with DUNS Number Addendum, signed by an authorized representative of the offeror OR provide a copy of the valid certification registrations of the offeror's Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) from www.sam.gov. PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered in and have valid certifications inthe System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Quotations must be received by 1:00 p.m. EST on January 18, 2013. Please refer to solicitation number RFQ-NCI-1130019-MW on all correspondence. No collect calls will be accepted. Quotations may either be mailed as hard copies to Melissa Ward at the contracting office address noted above or e-mailed to Melissa Ward at wardmr@mail.nih.gov.