AMENDMENT NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is N6175-2227-1007-1008 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-60. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-09-14 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be NORFOLK, VA 23512

The FLC - Norfolk requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:
LI 001, The West Nile IgM ELISA test consists of one enzymatically amplified two-step sandwich-type immunoassay. The test kit employs a recombinant antigen called WNRA, which can be used as a rapid serological marker for WNV infection. The test contains sufficient reagents for one plate of 96 wells (12 x 8 strips) each. Notable features of the West Nile ELISA test are its easy-to-follow instructions, sufficient materials for specimen collection, and user-friendly test preparation procedures. REFRIGERATION REQUIRED FOR SHIPPING, 5, EA;
LI 002, The West Nile IgG ELISA test consists of one enzymatically amplified two-step sandwich-type immunoassay. The test kit employs a recombinant antigen called WNRA, which can be used as a rapid serological marker for WNV infection. The test contains sufficient reagents for one plate of 96 wells (12 x 8 strips) each. Notable features of the West Nile ELISA test are its easy-to-follow instructions, sufficient materials for specimen collection, and user-friendly test preparation procedures. REFRIGERATION REQUIRED FOR SHIPPING, 5, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, FLC - Norfolk intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. FLC - Norfolk is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-60 and DFARS Change Notice 20120724. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

The NAICS code is 325412 and the Small Business Standard is 750E.

FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination applies

New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items.

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

52.222-3 Convict Labor

52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (SEPT 2010)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.

252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. (MAR 2011)

252.247-7023 (iv) Alt III - ALTERNATE III (MAY 2002) 252.247-7023.

252.225-7001: Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.232-7010: Levies on Contract Payments 5252.NS-046P: Prospective Contractor Responsibility 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.252-1:Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.237-2: Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Representation (May 2012)

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012)

Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992)

Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation Under and Federal or State Law (Mar 2012)

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011)

Buy American Act & Balance of Payments (Oct 2011)

Fast Payment Procedure (May 2006)

Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009)

System for Award Management (SAM). Sellers must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/

Bid Protests Not Available