Sterile cell culture tubing biowelder and biosealer

(i) 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. (ii) The solicitation number is 75N95021Q00212 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). 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. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2021-05, with effective date March 10, 2021. (iv) The associated NAICS code 423450 and the small business size standard is 500 Employees. This requirement is full and open (including Brand-Name) with no set-aside restrictions. (v) This requirement is for the following: BioWelder Total Containment - Cat number: 16389 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Accessories Tube Holder 3/8"ID x 5/8"OD - Cat number: 16389-001 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Accessories Tube Holder 1/2"ID x 3/4"OD - Cat number: 16389-002 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Accessories Tube Holder 5/8"ID x 7/8"OD - Cat number: 16389-003 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Accessories Tube Holder 3/4"ID x 1"OD - Cat number: 16389-004 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Tube Holder 1/8"ID x 1/4"OD - Cat number: 16389-009 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Tube Holder 1/4"ID x 3/8"OD - Cat number: 16389-010 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Tube Holder 1/4"ID x 7/16"O - Cat number: 16389-011 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Disposable Blades 50/Box - Cat number: 16389-012 - Quantity: 1 BioWelder TC Blade Remover Tool - Cat number: 16389-013 - Quantity: 1 Carrying case for tube holder - Cat number: 16389-008 - Quantity: 1 Pelican Storm Case, Black w/Casters - Cat number: BU-HWMS200012 - Quantity: 1 BioSealer TC sealing device for qualified TPE tubing from 1/8x1/4 up to 3/4x1 - Cat number: 16391-000 - Quantity: 1 Extension cable 3m - Cat number: 16391-010 - Quantity: 1 Temperature validation kit - Cat number: 16391-011 - Quantity: 1 Pelican Storm Case, Black, Biosealer - Cat number: BU-HWMS200021 - Quantity: 1 (vi) System shall contain these required features: Biowelding system shall provide a housing material of stainless steel and plastic. Biowelding system shall have an inner diameter of Biowelding system shall provide welding for these material tubings: C-Flex 374, Pharmed BPT, Advantaflex, and Sanipure BDF Biowelding system shall provide welding for these meter dimensions: 1/8 x , x 3/8, x 7/16, 3/8 x 5/8, x , 5/8 x 7/8, x 1 Biowelding system shall have an outer diameter of 1 Biowelding system shall be able to full integrate with proprietary Satorius CompacT robot. (vii) The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated delivery date is within one (1) week after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery will be f.o.b. destination. The place of delivery and acceptance will be Bethesda, MD 20892. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html (End of provision) The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2020) HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html (End of clause) The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2018). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached. HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015) HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (December 2015) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text. Offerors MUST complete the provisions at 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-26 and submit electronic copies by email as separate documents with their quote: FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Aug 2020) NIH Invoice and Payment Provisions/Instructions for Submitting Electronic invoices (ix) (a) The Government will evaluate quotations or offers in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 and award a purchase order from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: a. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; b. Price; and c. Past performance [see FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)]. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x) The Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (xiii) 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. Such factors may include: past performance, special features required for effective program performance, trade-in considerations, probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item, warranty considerations, maintenance availability, and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. Respondents proposing on an equal product of the brand-name product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. The Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. All quotations sent in response to this solicitation must be submitted to Fred Ettehadieh, Contracting Officer, electronically by email at contact@example.gov by the closing date and time of this solicitation, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95021Q00212. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. Fax responses will not be accepted.