This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 00HCVHCC-2007-45730 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 05-18. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside 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 2007-08-13 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Foothills Cam Fort Collins, CO 80521

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, Item: RL-2 Pipet Plus LTS Pipet 0.1-2UL, 3, EA;
LI 002, Item: RL-20 Pipet-Plus LTS Pipet 2-20UL, 2, EA;
LI 003, Item: RL-200 Pipet-Plus LTS Pipet 20-200UL, 3, EA;
LI 004, Item: RL-1000 Pipet-Plus LTS Pipet 100-1000UL, 3, EA;
LI 005, Item: RT-L10F Liftoffcvr LTS 20UL Filter Tip 960/10, 30, EA;
LI 006, Item: RT-L200F Liftoffcvr LTS 200UL FIlter Tip 960/10, 30, EA;
LI 007, Item: PR-2 Rainin Classic Pipet 0.1-2UL, 3, EA;
LI 008, Item: PR-10 Rainin Classic Pipet 0.5-10UL, 3, EA;
LI 009, Item: PR-20 Rainin Classic Pipet 2-20UL, 3, EA;
LI 010, Item: PR-100 Rainin Classic Pipet 10-100UL, 3, EA;
LI 011, Item: PR-200 Rainin Classic Pipet 20-200UL, 3, EA;
LI 012, Item: PR-1000 Rainin Classic Pipet, 100-1000UL, 3, EA;

For this solicitation, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 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. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, 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, contact Cherie Katin at [email protected] or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected].

Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance.

Failure to comply with the below instructions may result in bid being determined as non-responsive.

Desired delivery date: 30 days ARO. Upon delivery, all shipping documents and equipment containers will include CDC order number.

Contact [email protected] or call 877-933-3234 to address any questions or comments

Company must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Bid must include confirmation of current CCR registration

New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products, and NO "gray market". All must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission

Bid is to include all fees, including shipping or freight costs. Provide on bid the estimated ETA, number of days, delivery can be expected after receipt of purchase order.

Bid per specifications requested. If an item has been discontinued or is end of life, annotate bid referencing as such then bid an equal or better replacement for the item.

NO partial shipments (if shipment is applicable) unless specifically authorized at time of award.

All services and products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronics and Information Technical (EIT) Accessibility Standard (36 CFR part 1194). Bid must include statement addressing compliance or noncompliance with Section 508.

Invoicing must be submitted in accordance with the resulting purchase order instructions A separate line item for a FedBid.com fee is unacceptable and will be rejected.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, via the ORCA website (http://orca.bpn.gov) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

This requirement will be awarded based upon lowest price technically acceptable.

Bid Protests Not Available