Rheometer

Solicitation: NB731030-13-03539 Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Location: Acquisition Management Division Title: Rheometer Description(s): This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-67. Offerors will be responsible for obtaining related amendments to this solicitation, if any, from www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of each potential offeror to monitor www.fbo.gov for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation. Any communications regarding this acquisition must be made in writing and forwarded via email to Jarreau A. Vieira Jarreau.Vieira@nist.gov and shall identify the solicitation number, company name, company address, as well as point of contact email address and phone number. This requirement is being competed UNRESTRICTED for Full and Open Competition The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the offeror that offers the best value to the Government using the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable method. The Government intends to make a single award for this requirement but reserves the right to make multiple awards. A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Rheometer Several projects will utilize a rheometer system to characterize concrete flow properties: 731-3004, CR'ME CRADA. This instrument is essential for the fulfillment of the using group's mission. This instrument is composed of main body and tools: -Rheometer system complete to be fully operational at delivery and installation per the attached Statement of Work (SOW) -Software needed to operate device -Installation & Training -Delivery & Warranty Specifications *See Attached Statement of Work (SOW) for requirement content* Technical Evaluation Criteria - All specifications are met - Technical support services provided - Warranty provided - Software to control the instrument and to export data. - Relevant and current references comparable in scope and within three (3) of the last four (4) years ***All interested vendors shall provide a firm-fixed-price quotation for the following: LINE ITEM 0001: Rheometer System for concrete Quantity: One (1) Lot LINE ITEM 0002: Optional Accessories Per Statement of Work (SOW) Quantity: One (1) Each LINE ITEM 0003: Training for use of Rheometer system for 2-3 NIST personnel Quantity: One (1) Each LINE ITEM 0004: Shipping Costs Quantity: One (1) Each LINE ITEM 0005: Warranty Quantity: One (1) Each ***INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS *** Interested offerors shall provide firm-fixed-pricing for the above. The offeror shall hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. ***Please note that this procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an Offeror submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the Offeror's FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation. ***The due date and time for receipt of quotations is 06 September, 2013 no later than 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time ***Offerors shall e-mail their quotation to Jarreau.vieira@nist.gov so that it is received by the response date/time for this solicitation. It is the responsibility of the offeror to confirm NIST's receipt of its quotation. Each quotation shall include sufficient data to allow the Government to determine the amount, realism and consistency of the quoted fixed price. NIST reserves the right to award a purchase order without discussions, based solely on the submission of the Contractor. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: The award will be made to the responsible authorized offeror whose technically acceptable quotation is deemed to represent the lowest price. Offers that meet all of the above requirements will be deemed technically acceptable. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FOR THIS SOLICITATION: The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1; FAR 52.212-3; FAR 52.212-4; FAR 52.212-5, including 52.222-50, 52.233-3, and 52.233-4 in paragraph (a)(1), and the following fill-ins in paragraph (b): 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.225-13; 52.232-33. All provisions and clauses viewed at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. All interested offerors must be actively registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) at the CCR website www.ccr.gov and must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. Addendum to Provision 52.212-1- Quotation Preparation and Submission Instructions All quotations shall be submitted electronically so that they are received at Jarreau.vieira@nist.gov no later than September 06, 2013 no later than 12:00PM Eastern. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted electronically to Jarreau.vieira@nist.gov , referencing Solicitation number NB731030-13-03539 Paragraph (b) below replaces paragraph (b) in provision 52.212-1. (b) Submission of quotations. Submit dated quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted on company letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must include- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (3) Technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with requirements in the solicitation. Item MUST meet exact specifications as laid out in the description attached. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (4) Terms of any expressed warranty; (5) Firm-fixed price for each CLIN and discount terms; (6) Any applicable shipping costs (7) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendment(s); (8) Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.