HOSHIZAKI MODEL F-801MAJ ICE FLAKER FREEZER- AIR- COOLED W/DELIVERY, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATION

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made 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 (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-2118832 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-03 February 19, 2021. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333415, AIR CONDITIONING AND WARM AIR HEATING EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. The requirement is being competed as a brand name, full and open competition, with a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for three (3) ice machines. The NIAID DIR utilizes multiple ice machines in Building 33. As more staff return to the office, the usage increased to the existing machines. Due to the age and multiple repairs requested within the last several months, it was determined new machines could be purchased to replace the older units. The ice machines are located in Building 33/Rooms 1S06/2S06/3S06. The replacement model will be: Hoshizaki Model F-801MAH. The new units will meet the increased demand as users continue to return to the office. The following items are required, delivery, removal, and installation within 30 days: 1. Catalog# F-801MAJ, Manufacture: Hoshizaki, Hoshizaki Model F-801MAJ Ice Flaker - Air-Cooled, Qty. 3 Specifications: Dimensions: 22" W x 27-3/8" D x 26" H Up to 751 lbs. of ice produced per 24 hours Mount 2 units side-by-side for 2x the ice production Produces flaked ice Durable stainless-steel exterior 2 second rinse every hour to remove sediment for cleaner ice Advanced CleanCycle24 design Infrared bin control for easy cleaning and reliability R-404A refrigerant (1 lbs. 12 oz. / 790 g) Heat Rejection: BTU/hr. Ambient temperature range: 45 - 100'F Water temperature range: 45 - 90'F Water pressure: 10 - 113psig Voltage range: 104 - 127V 11.8 amps (15 Amp Max fuse) 4.5 kwh/100 lbs.@ 90/70 Single phase, 115v/60/1, 3 wire, including ground. Must be hardwired at site, no cord/plug included ENERGY STAR qualified Three Years: Parts & Labor warranty on entire machine. Five Years: Parts warranty on Compressor, air-cooled condenser coil. 2. Catalog# B-500SF, Manufacture: Hoshizaki, Ice Storage Bin - Stainless Steel, Qty. 3 Specifications: Capacity of 360 lbs. storage 30"W x 32 1/2"D x 46"H Warranty: 3-Year parts & labor for bin 3. Catalog# HS-2033, Manufacture: Hoshizaki, Top Kit, 8", Qty. 3 4. Catalog# H9320-51, Manufacture: Hoshizaki, Water Filtration Single Configuration, Qty. 3 5. Freight, Dock to dock freight only to Maryland, Qty. 1 6. Inside Delivery, Inside Delivery, Uncrate, Set-In Place, Debris Removal, Qty. 3 7. Installation, Qty. 3 8. Miscellaneous fittings for Installation, Qty. 3 9. Removal of existing ice makers, Qty. 3 Place of Performance: NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States. FOB: Destination The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements and price. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2020) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (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 (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204'24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-24 The following FAR 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 (JAN 2022) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm 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 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). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than May 13, 2022 @ 12:00 PM EST Offers may be e-mailed to Maliaka Pinkney (E-Mail/maliaka.pinkney@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-2118832). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Maliaka Pinkney @ maliaka.pinkney@nih.gov.