STEREO MICROSCOPE

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. Submit offers on RFQ-RML-C-1798592 This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ).The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC05-88 MAY 16, 2016 The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333314 with a small business size standard of 500 employees This is not a total small business set aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories, is seeking to purchase: STEREOMICROSCOPE - Qty: 1 Parallel-optics type - Nikon SMZ800N Qty 1 PARTS INCLUDE: MNA51000 SMZ800N ZOOM BODY MNB53540 SMZ1270/800N- P-TERG50 TILT TRINOC TB-NC MMK30102 (qty. 2), C10X WIDEFIELD EYEPIECE MNH54100 SMZ1270/800N P-PLAN APO 1X/WF MND51030 P-PS32 PLAIN STAND, 32MM COLUMN, 180MM OPAL / BLACK STGE PLATE, 300MM X 337MM X 35MM MND54000 SMZ1270/800N C-FMCN FOCUS MOUNT Must be equipped with, or compatible with, 1.6X Planapo 24mm objective lens Microscope head must include a tilting nose piece. Microscope must have a camera mount compatible with an Olympus DP72 digital camera Item must meet the following specifications: Total Magnification 5 - 480x Zoom range must equal 1 - 8x (1/2/3/4/6/8x stops) Zoom ratio must equal 8 : 1 Must be able to achieve chromatic aberration correction throughout the viewfield. Plan Apo 0.5x/WF, Plan Apo 0.75x/WF, Plan Apo 1x/WF, ED Plan 1.5x/WF, ED Plan 2x/WF, Plan 1x, ED Plan 0.75x, Achro 0.5x Eyepiece with diopter at least C10X widefield - C-W10xB (F.N. 22), C-W15x (F.N. 16), C-W20x (F.N. 12.5), C-W30x (F.N. 7) Binocular tube /tilting ergo LED Diascopic Illumination stand and Fiber Diascopic Illumination stand with front dial to maintain focus control while observing - 32mm column, 180mm opal/black plate, 300mm x 337mm x 35mm Must note any warranties associated with product Must quote shipping cost / FOB Destination Must provide delivery date Place of Performance: Rocky Mountain Laboratory Hamilton, MT United States Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, and the best value to the government. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct. 2015) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (APRIL 2016) 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 The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2015) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (March 2016) 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015) 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015) 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this 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://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for a stereomicroscope as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order 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:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).) Submission shall be received not later than June 29, 2016 9:00 a.m. MST. Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Diana Rohlman (Fax - +1 (555) 000-0000), (E-Mail/ contact@example.gov). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Diana Rohlman, (contact@example.gov)