Subject: Request For Quote (CF 4601746) Title: "Cellometer Auto 2000 Automatic Cell Viability Counter System" - Brand Name or Equal The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Office of Acquisitions (OA), respectfully request a quote (RFQ) for a "Cellometer Auto 2000 Automatic Cell Viability Counter System" or equivalent product in accordance with the following chart: LINE ITEM CATALOG # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 0001 Cellometer Auto 2000 Automatic Cell Viability Counter System Cellometer K2 SK-150 Cellometer Auto 2000 Automatic Cell Viability Counter System Contains the following salient characteristics: automated cell counter for primary samples quickly and accurately identify and count individual cells automatically count cells, concentration, diameter, and % viability and report independent, self-contained system that does not require the purchase of an additional computer or software to operate the system or perform data analysis operates with a small sample size (20?l) able to perform live cell imaging to monitor cell morphology can differentiate cells based on size and provide a visual indication of counted cells and user-adjustable cell size range to ensure that debris is not included in analyses able to measure GFP transfection rate. 1 *Please include any available discounts and shipping/delivery charges with your quote. Purchase Order Type: Firm-Fixed Price F.O.B. Destination Total Small Business Set-Aside Prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement in accordance with the (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 4.1102(a)). This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88 and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR), (12/18/2015). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The following provisions and clauses shown below can be accessed in full text at: www.farsite.hill.af.mil/ and at http://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html# Please submit your quote electronically no later than September 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST to
contact@example.gov Invoice Submission a. Invoice Instructions for NIH Fixed-Price Type Contracts, NIH (RC)-2, are attached and made part of this contract. The Contractor shall follow the attached instructions and submission procedures specified below to meet the requirements of a "proper invoice" pursuant to FAR Subpart 32.9, Prompt Payment. 1. Payment requests shall be submitted to the offices identified below. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your payment request unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer. a. The original invoice shall be submitted to the following designated billing office: National Institutes of Health Office of Financial Management Commercial Accounts 2115 East Jefferson Street, Room 4B-432, MSC 8500 Bethesda, MD 20892-8500 b. One copy of the invoice shall be submitted to the following approving official: Contracting Officer OM/Office of Acquisitions National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences PO Box 12874 MD K1-05 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 E-Mail:
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contact@example.gov. c. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). If the Contractor does not have a valid TIN, it shall identify the Vendor Identification Number (VIN) on the payment request. The VIN is the number that appears after the Contractor's name on the face page of the contract. [Note: A VIN is assigned to new contracts awarded on or after June 4, 2007, and any existing contract modified to include the VIN number.] If the Contractor has neither a TIN, DUNS, or VIN, contact the Contracting Officer. d. DUNS or DUNS+4 Number. The DUNS number must identify the Contractor's name and address exactly as stated in the contract and as registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. If the Contractor does not have a valid DUNS number, it shall identify the Vendor Identification Number (VIN) on the payment request. The VIN is the number that appears after the Contractor's name on the face page of the contract. [Note: A VIN is assigned to new contracts awarded on or after June 4, 2007, and any existing contract modified to include the VIN number.] If the Contractor has neither a TIN, DUNS, or VIN, contact the Contracting Officer. e. Invoice Matching Option. This contract requires a three-way match. f. Unique Invoice Number. Each payment request must be identified by a unique invoice number, which can only be used one time regardless of the number of contracts or orders held by an organization. g. Inquiries regarding payment of invoices shall be directed to the designated billing office,
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