Nikon TS2R FL Inverted Fluorescence Microscope with Existing Camera System and Optics

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. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-1922889 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99 -1 dated 16 JULY 2018. This requirement is set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 423490 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking to purchase the items listed below. The acquisition is being competed as Brand Name requirement for items to be incorporated with existing systems. No other products or systems will be accepted. Nikon TS2R FL Inverted Fluorescence Microscope with Existing Camera System and Optics shall be supplied in the Quantities, Catalog numbers, and Descriptions as follows: Nikon TS2R FL Inverted Fluorescence Microscope QTY Part# Description 1 MFA51010 Nikon Eclipse Ts2R-FL Inverted Fluorescence Microscope - High Luminescent LED Illuminator (60K+hrs) w/ Fly-Eye Lens 100v-240v - Six Place DIC Nosepiece, and 45mm ND32 1 MEB52340 - Binocular Tube (TCTTS) 2 MAK10110 - Widefield Eyepiece CFI 10x / 22mm 1 MFB56200 - Camera Port 100/100 (TS2RPCF) (Sub-ISO) 1 MQD42055 * 0.55x Digital Adapter: C-Mount (Sub-ISO) 1 MEC51200 Ts2R Mechanical Stage (TCSSR) 1 MEC57110 - Middle handle (TCSHM) 1 MXA22142 - 96 Well Plate Clamp (CSWC) 1 MEC55014 - Slide Glass / Hemacytometer Holder (CSHS) 1 MEC55017 - 35mm Petri Dish Holder (CSHP35) 1 MEL51005 ELWD Turret Condenser (TCCTC) 1 MEL37400 * - Condenser Lens (na O.3) W.D.75mm (MCTMD2) 1 MEH51400 * - Phase Ring Ph1 (TCCME) Epi Fluorescence LED and Filter Sets Qty Part# Description 1 96240 - AT Sputter Ex390/38, Dm420, Em475/90 (DAPI) 1 MBF84715 - 385nm Internal LED Module 1 96226 * - AT Sputter Ex480/30, Dm505, Em535/40 FITC (Alex488) 1 MBF84735 - 470nm Internal LED Module 1 96231 * - AT Sputter Ex560/40, Dm600, Em635/60 (TxRd, mCherry, Alex594) 1 MBF84785 - 560nm Internal LED Module Nikon Qi1 Camera System Parts for existing system Qty Part# Description 1 MQS32000 * NIS-Elements Research Imaging Software [BR] - Acquisition and Auto Analysis including Nikon Microscope drivers Imaging Workstation Qty Part# Description 1 CS3600KT Small Form Factor Imaging Workstation - Memory: 16 GByte ECC Registered RAM - Hard Drives: 128Gb SSD, 1Tb HDD - HD LED Digital Flat Panel Monitor - Platinum Grade Power Supply - 3Gb Video Card, DVD-RW Drive - MicroSoft Windows10 Professional - Wireless Keyboard, Mouse - Installation and Testing of Digital Boards and Software - 1 Yr on Site Service + Lifetime Phone Support 1 B003P2UMNK - Enhanced Surge Suppresser with Switch FireWire Control Unit for Qi1 Camera System Qty Part# Description 1 MQA25020 - Camera Controller (Firewire 800) (DSU3) 1 MQF11010 - Camera Cable (DS-U3) 1 MQF52055 - AC Adapter 1 79035 - A.C. Power Cord BU [100-120v] 1 77012903 - FireWire Card BD800 E v.2 1394B PCI Express Card 1 77012601 - FireWire 800 Cable 1394B [End of products and descripitions] Applicable shipping charges must be represented on the quotation. Applicable GSS scheduled items must be noted. Offeror's DUNS number must be present on the quotation. FOB Point shall be Destination; Bethesda, MD 20892. Place of Performance: National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD 20892 United States Award will be based on the capability of the item(s) offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics. Price, performance, delivery schedule, and warranty will be considered. Award will be made based the best value to the Government. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2017) 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) The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2018) FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015) The applicable subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. 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. The government intends to award a purchase order on or before September 15, 2018 as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process all quotes should include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The Terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" (Quotes shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).) All responsible small business sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. Submission shall be received not later than 12:00pm Eastern Time on August 20, 2018. Offers should be e-mailed to LaDonna Stewart at lstewart@niaid.nih.gov by the response due date and time. Please reference the solication number in the email subject line. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to LaDonna Stewart at lstewart@niaid.nih.gov no later than 5:00 pm Eastern time on August 16, 2018. Questions submitted after this time may not receive a response by the solicitation closing date and time.