INVERTED FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPE W DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. Submit offers on RFQ-RML-C-1967329. 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 2019-02, 5-16-2019 The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333314 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This is not a total small business set aside. This acquisition is being posted as Full and Open competition. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center in Bethesda, MD is seeking to purchase an INVERTED FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPE W DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM: - integrated (phase contrast and fluorescence) inverted microscope with digital camera system - maximum dimensions for entire system required to be within 56 cm (depth) and 24 cm (width) - an integrated LED fluorescence excitation source with no warm-up procedures nor burn periods - ability to visualize an entire 96 wells surface area with even illumination at the border of the well using both conventional and fluorescent light - vibration resistant to provide stable observations - Include shipping costs and state estimated delivery time - Include country of origin - There is a Nikon trade-in option for the following 4 objectives: - CFI Plan Fluor 10x / 0.30 / 16.00 - CFI Achro ADL 10x / 0.25 / 6.20 Phase 1 - CFI LWD Achro ADL 20x / 0.40 / 3.10 Phase 1 - CFI LWD Achro ADL 40x / 0.55 / 2.10 Phase 1 FOB Point shall be Destination: NIH/NIAID Vaccine Research Center, 40 Convent Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 Place of Performance: NIH NIAID Vaccine Research Center 40 Convent Drive, room 2611B Bethesda, MD 20892 United States Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the stated salient characteristics, the best value to the government, delivery, warranty, past performance, and price. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES The government intends to award a single firm, fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. 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 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017 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) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.225-1 -- Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) FAR 52.225-2 -- Buy American Certificate (May 2014) FAR 52.225-13 --Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015) Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm or, upon request, either by email or fax. 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 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 an INVERTED FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPE W DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM. 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. Submission shall be received not later than June 18, 2019, 9:00 am MST. Offers may be e-mailed to contact@example.gov, or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000, Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit a capability statement that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Kim Selig: contact@example.gov.