Multidrop Combi 100-240 (Brand Name Specific)

Multidrop Combi 100-240 (Brand Name Specific) Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-17-343 INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the 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. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-17-343 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334519 with a Size Standard of 500 Employees. SET-ASIDE STATUS This acquisition is restricted as a 100% small business set-aside. ACQUISITION AUTHORITY This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and IS NOT expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, dated January 19, 2017. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background Tox21 is an effort to use the quantitative high-throughput screening (qHTS) approach to profile a collection of 10,000 compounds composed of environmental chemicals and drugs approved for human and animal use against a battery of cellular and biochemical assays for their potential to perturb biological pathways that may result in toxicity. Such a data set could be used to create a systematic view of the biological network and the interactions therein via its response to chemical perturbations. To achieve this goal, a set of assays needs to be selected or designed to measure targets that encompass all pathways that are relevant to toxicity. Purpose This request is to procure four (4) Brand Name multidrop-combi dispensers for Tox21 scientific group. Multidrop Combi is a liquid dispenser offering unrivalled level of performance, flexibility and simplicity for biology laboratories. Project Requirements Purchase Description Generic Name of Product MultidropTM Combi Reagent Dispenser Type of Purchase Description - Brand-name or Equal X Brand-name Specific (Item peculiar to one manufacturer) (requires a sole-single source justification) Physical, Functional, and Performance Specifications 1) Brand name: Mutidrop Combi Reagent Dispenser 2) Manufacturer's name: Thermo Fisher Scientific-Molecular Biology 3) Model, type, catalog number: Multidrop Combi, Catalog Number 5840300 4) Physical/functional/performance features of the product: 14"W x 8.6"H x 12.9"D dimension, 20.1 lb weight, 100-240V Operating Voltage, 1uL in 5 sec dispensing speed for 1536 well plates 5) Features of the product that are essential to the government's needs: - Dead Volume (Metric) <1mL volume range 0.5-50uL - USB Interface, Serial RS-232 - Small tube metal tip dispensing cassette; For volumes 0.5-50'L - Autoclavable 10 times at 121'C, 1 bar, 20 min - Compatibility Multidrop Combi, Multidrop Micro Diameter Tubing: 0.4mm; Tip 0.22mm - Dispensing Range 0.5 to 50'L - Small tube metal tip Tip material: Stainless steel, ruby Quantity 4 each Delivery Date 2 Weeks ARO Delivery Location NCATS c/o Sam Michael 9800 MEDICAL CENTER DR, 1022, BLDG B ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 Contract Type The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price commercial items purchase order for this requirement. Invoicing shall be on a NET30 basis and payment shall be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Response Format Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The offeror must submit 1) a technical response and 2) a separate price quotation. The technical response should be prepared in reference to the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation and may be up to twenty (20) single-sided pages. The price quotation must include the requirements listed above as well as associated pricing. Contractors must provide their Company Name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Business Size, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information in their responses. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. IMPORTANT NOTE TO OFFERORS: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESPONSE MEETS THE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES EACH OF THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERION AND THE EVALUATION FOCUS THAT IS INDICATED FOR EACH CRITERION. RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE BOTH A TECNNICAL DOCUMENT AND A SEPARATE PRICE QUOTATION. CONTRACTORS NOT SUBMITTING BOTH A TECHNICAL RESPONSE ADDRESSING THE EVALUATION CRITERIA AND A SEPARATE PRICE QUOTATION SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED. EVALUATION CRITERIA The Government will award a purchase order resulting from the solicitation on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technically acceptability shall be based on the following: 1. Contractor must meet or exceed each of the project requirements detailed in this solicitation. 2. Contractor proposal must include a one (1) year warranty, inclusive of an OEM service technician to perform repairs. 3. Contractor must affirm the ability to meet or exceed the delivery date which is within two (2) weeks after Contractor receipt of order. APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS The following FAR clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation. 1. All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov 2. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition. 3. FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (OCT 2014) applies to this acquisition. 4. A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEC 2016), is required with any offer submitted. This requirement may be met by completion of the provision in the System for Award Management. 5. FAR clauses 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JAN 2017) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JAN 2017) apply to this acquisition. 6. FAR clause 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) applies to this acquisition. 7. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) shall be assigned to the awarded contract. The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract; or (6) sign written licensing agreements. Any signed agreement shall be incorporated by reference in Section K of the contract. The Government may unilaterally change the COR designation for this contract. CLOSING INFORMATION Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-17-343. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Jermaine Duncan, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov.