Wire bar mouse cage lids/feeder

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-E-1911899 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) 2005-99 as of 06/22/2018 The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332618 with a small business size standard of 500. This is a total small business set aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to purchase: WIRE BAR LID, MOUSE, 24 GAUGE 304 STAINLESS STEEL, RIM ROD DESIGN WITH 14 GAUGE & 11 GAUGE 304 STAINLESS STEEL ROD, HALF SIZE, STOPPER GUARD, VERTICALLY SWINGING DIVIDER, WITH FRONT AND REAR OF FEEDER ANGLED, ELECTROPOLISHED - Quantity 25000 The required product must fit on a Lab Products 750 cage. The dimensions of the feeder are approximately 7 - deep by 5 - wide by 3 - height (feeder to cage bottom). Delivery on or before 120 days ARO. Quote must include any shipping charges and ETA. FOB point shall be destination; Bethesda MD 20814 To 3 locations: 14B South, NIH campus, Bethesda MD 50, NIH Campus Bethesda MD Twinbrook 3, 12735 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville MD 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; capability to meet the requirements, delivery time, warranty, and price and the best value to the government. Submission shall be received not later than August 17th, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time Offers may be mailed to Janna Weber Rocky Mountain Lab, 903 S 4th St, Hamilton, MT 59840 or e-mailed to janna.weber@nih.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2014) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2017) 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 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Dec 2014) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (July 2013) FAR 52.203-19 - Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2017) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Nov 2014) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (July 2013) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (January 2010) 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar & https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Janna Weber; (E-Mail/ janna.weber@nih.gov).