Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 3, service agreements for 3 pieces of equipment, base + 4 Option Years (AMBIS 2158022)

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made 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 (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-2158022 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01, December 30, 2022. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34.0 million. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, un-restricted and without a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for: The Molecular Genetics Section's (MGS) of Dr. Thomas Kristie, main focus is the identification and investigation of components and mechanisms that control the transcription of herpes simplex virus IE genes at the initiation of viral lytic infection in primary fibroblast cells and during the initiation of reactivation from latency in sensory neurons. A number of parameters govern the initiation of lytic infection and reactivation from latency. However, the transcription of the viral Immediate Early (IE) genes represents a critical stage/junction in both processes. The MGS's current requirement is for an annual service agreement for repairs and maintenance of equipment in Dr. Thomas Kristie's lab. It is important for the equipment to be functional as they are used on a daily basis and disruption of service would be detrimental to the lab's research. The equipment will be used by MGS scientists for gene expression, microRNAs and noncoding RNAs, copy number variation, drug metabolism enzymes, protein expression; SNP genotyping; and mutation detection. This requirement is for a base year plus 4 option years to cover the machines against breakdown for the following equipment: 1. QuantStudio 3, 0.1ML BLOCK, AB Assurance 1 PM, S/N #272311833 2. QuantStudio 3, 0.1ML BLOCK, AB Assurance 1 PM, S/N #272310203 3. QuantStudio 3, 0.1ML BLOCK, AB Assurance 1 PM, S/N #272310209 Please quote all three units for a base year and 4 options each. AB Assurance Plan requirements to include: 1. Parts, labor, and travel for remedial repair. 2. No charge for (one) planned maintenance visit. One (1) planned maintenance (PM) visit per year is required. The annual planned maintenance (PM) visit is automatically opened and will be performed within the contract period. 3. Guaranteed priority response time of 2 business days. If LT certified technician fails to arrive at the instrument location within 2 business days for reasons other than customer's failure to provide access if LT certified technician or causes beyond the reasonable control of if LT certified technician, if LT certified technician will provide customer a service plan renewal credit in an amount equivalent to one day's pro-rated charge for each day LT certified technician's response is late. 4. Priority telephone and email access to instrument technical support. 5. Telephone and email access to application technical support. 6. Remote Monitoring and Dx Service, which provides for notification to customer of instrument failures or errors that are reported by AB's Remote Monitoring software. 7. All Maintenance Services must be performed in accordance with OEM published standards and guidelines. Parts must be from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Service must be provided by OEM certified engineers to ensure technical expertise on instrumentation and software, and specialized tools required for specific instruments. 8. Reporting Requirements - The Contractor shall submit a full inspection report of findings, after inspecting/servicing the equipment.: Period of Performance: A Request for Quotes for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) subsequent 12-month option years is being requested for this service. The multi-year renewal periods of performance for the base and options are: 04/01/2023-03/31/2024 Base Year 04/01/2024-03/31/2025 Option Year 1 04/01/2025-03/31/2026 Option Year 2 04/01/2026-03/31/2027 Option Year 3 04/01/2027-03/31/2028 Option Year 4 **NOTE: If you are not holding the current agreement, please include any pre-inspection or recertification field service costs as required for a prerequisite. On the quote, include: *Billing to be quarterly in arrears of service *Provide annual payment cost per year *Please include your UEI number on quote through your SAM.gov registration *Include response to FAR 52.204-26 attachment and return with quote *Include response to FAR 52.204-24 if applicable Place of Performance: NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, BLDG 33, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States. FOB: Destination The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements and price. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEC 2022) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (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 FAR 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (JAN 2017) 52.204'26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (DEC 2022) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (DEC 2022) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (March 2000) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015) FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) 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 this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm 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/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than March 24, 2023 @ 12:00 PM EST Offers may be e-mailed to Rita Davis (E-Mail/ rita.davisr@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-2158022). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Rita Davis @ rita.davisr@nih.gov.