GENOMATIX Genome Analyzer (GGA)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The government intends to issue a Purchase Order in accordance with FAR PART 13.106 for the requirement herein under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number is 1104591 This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-58, May 18, 2012. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is- 541711- Research and Development in Biotechnology. Small Business Size Standard is $0.75 in millions of dollars. This combined synopsis/solicitation has not been set-aside for Small Business and is available for full and open competition. Respondents are responsible for delivery in person, by e-mail, fax, mail or other delivery method their complete proposal and any additional documents before 9:00 am (Eastern Standard Time on July 17, 2012 to Cheryl.frazier@fda.hhs.gov, Fax (301) 827-1044, or mail to the U. S. FDA, OAGS, Attention of Cheryl Frazier, 5630 Fisher Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. The FDA, Center for Biological Evaluation and Research Requires a Genomatix Genome Analyzer with computer to provide next generation DNA Sequiencing (NSG) services. FOB Destination - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Division of Biotechnology Resources, 8800 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 Contract Type - Commercial Item - Firm fixed price. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. An official authorized to bind the Offeror must sign the terms and conditions of the offer. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable to this solicitation. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (1) of that provision are as follows: The Government will award the purchase order to the responsible offeror who offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government on price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) Technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government's requirement. (ii) Price. The government will award the purchase order to the lowest price technically acceptable quote. Technical capability will be determined by review of information submitted by the quoter, which must provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product/service quoted meets the Government's requirements. The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material necessary for the government to determine whether the service meets the technical requirements. Quotes shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, literature, brochures and other information corresponding to each minimum required item, which demonstrates the capabilities of the offeror. The Provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of the provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Mar 2012), applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-28, 52.223-18, 52.222-3(ii), 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference can be obtained at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.