Ultrasonic Welder for Polyester Film Encapsulation System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information contained in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through August 13, 2019 Federal Acquisition Regulation revision, which includes the consolidation of all Federal Acquisition Circulars through 2019-05. This NAICS code for this acquisition is 322220- Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing. This announcement constitutes the formal Request for Quotes (RFQ) and NO additional written solicitation will be issued. NLM requires the manufacture of an ultrasonic welder for polyester film encapsulation system. The system must have an open throat design with a weld length of 39.5 inches that is capable of encapsulating a document of any size. The system must be able to do straight-line welds, spot welds, and free-form welds within the 40-inch area. The machine must be installed at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland and an initial training on how to use the system must also be included in the quotation. Total quoted price must include all of these items. It is anticipated that ONE (1) firm-fixed price type award will be made from this solicitation and that the award will be made on or about September 10th, 2019. The attached Contract Terms and Conditions shall be made a part of any contract awarded as a result of this RFQ [Attachment A]. The attached Addendum to Terms and Conditions of Purchase Order, and Invoice and Payment Instructions shall be made a part of any purchase order awarded as a result of this RFQ [Attachments B and C]. The NLM will award the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. The NLM reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards, or no award at all as a result of this RFQ. In addition, the RFQ may be amended or cancelled as necessary to meet NLM's requirement. You can find every attachment in the attachments section of this solicitation. You can find a list of the attachments at the end of this solicitation. All proposals received via eCPS by September 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. E.T. will be considered by NLM. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) requires proposals to be submitted via eCPS.: 1) Electronic copy via the NLM electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website at https://ecps.nih.gov/ . Vendors must submit questions via email to maryann.meza@nih.gov. The deadline for vendors to submit questions is 10:00 a.m. E.T., Friday, September 2, 2019. Inquiries regarding this procurement may be made via email to Maryann Meza, Contracting Officer, maryann.meza@nih.gov. Potential offerors must include the solicitation number "75N97019Q00080MM Ultrasonic Welder" in the subject line. For directions on using eCPS, go to https://ecps.nih.gov/home/howto and click on "How to Submit." Firms interested in responding to this notice must be able to provide the complete requirement to NLM. All timely responses received via eCPS from responsible sources will be considered. Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference [FAR 52.252-1, February 1998] 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 Contract 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 proposal. In lieu of submitting the full text provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its proposal. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acquisition.gov. Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this order. Full text of clauses and provisions are available at Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The following clauses and provisions shall apply to this acquisition and maybe obtained from the web site: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (April 2014), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (October 2014). Offerors are advised to provide with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (March 2015)-With DUNS Number Addendum [52.204-6 (July 2013)]. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.214-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (October 2018)-With Addenda [Stop Work Order, FAR 52.242-15 (August 1989)]; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (August 2019), as well as the following clauses cited therein: FAR 52.222-41, Availability of Funds (April 1984); FAR 52.242-15, Stop Work Order (August 1989) with Alternate I (April 1984); FAR 52.242-17, Government Delay of Work (April 1984); and FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (July 2013). List of Attachments for Solicitation 75N97019Q00080MM A. Attachment A - Terms and Conditions B. Attachment B - Addendum to Terms and Conditions C. Attachment C - Invoice and Payment Instructions