Miscellaneous

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and Solicitation number NIAIDRFQA141698286 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation Supplement (HHSAR) can be accessed via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm (FAR) and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vthhsara.htm (HHSAR). This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this agency. The North American Industrial Classification System Code is 541711 and business employees are 500. This acquisition is not set-aside for small businesses The National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIHINIAID), has a requirement for the following: Indexed library preps from PCR amplicons (10 samples)+ Ion PGM 318 chip with 10 libraries multiplexed in one chip-QTY OF 5. This will establish a standing order and lock in the price for 12 months. Deep sequencing allows novel analysis of genomes, and will facilitate the discovery of norovirus mutations and understanding epidemiological factors such as evolution of the virus. (SEE SOW ON FEDBIZOPS POSTING) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1. Technical2. Past Performance 3. Price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price in accordance with 52.212-2 - Evaluation-- Commercial Items. The following FAR Clauses/Provisions apply: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (incorporating 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. 52.222-3, Convict Labor. 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products. 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act. 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases). 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of the expiration date of the period of performance. 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of the expiration date ofthe performance period; The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years. 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. Quoters responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their quote. 52.233-2 --Service of Protest; (a) Protests, as defmed in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from 10401 Fernwood Rd ste 2NE70, Bethesda MD 20892. (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the electronic Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). The quoter should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management to submit quotes and be eligible for award (NO EXCEPTIONS). For information on registering with SAM, visit www.sam.gov. Any questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted to the contracting office via email to Lorena Waller, no later than 8/28/2014. Contracting officer shall gather all questions from prospective vendors. Contracting officer will reply via email with answers by solicitation closing date. Solicitation shall be extended if additional time is needed for submission of quotes by interested parties. Although not required, interested parties may submit a sample of their product for evaluation by the government. A FedEx account number is required for vendors requesting return of sample product. The government will not be held responsible for the return of any sample not submitted with a FedEx account. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those quoters that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for award. A quotation for this request shall be submitted via regular mail or hand carried to NIH/NIAID/ AMOB Attn: Lorena Waller, 10401 Fernwood Rd Ste 2NE70, Bethesda MD 20817, emailed to Wallerlor@niaid.nih.gov, faxed to 301-480-3695. Written, facsimile, or emailed quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before September 11, 2014 at 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Collect calls will not be accepted.