PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up to date information about this acquisition. No partial quotes will be considered. No partial awards will be made.

The Request for Quote number is RFQ0744125633 and is being conducted as a 100% small business set aside. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the size standard is 750 employees. The resultant contract will be a firm-fixed price contract. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial item, fixed price purchase order under the procedures at FAR Parts 12 and 13. This RFQ is for Brand Name or Equal in accordance with FAR Provision 52.211-6 (Aug 1999). Substitute brands may be provided if they perform the same function. If an equal item is proposed specs must be included with the quote to show that it is an equal item. Quotation shall provide a point-by-point comparison to each item listed in the technical requirements. A general overview, general comparison, or statement such as "able to provide the requirements" or "meets or exceeds minimum requirements" is unacceptable and will not be evaluated for potential acceptance. All bidders that fail to comply with these instructions will be considered not responsive and not considered for award.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:

Line 001, Barocycler NEP3229, Pressure Biosciences, Inc., 1, EA;
Line 002, Connectors & Hoses for NEP3229, Pressure Biosciences, Inc., 1, EA;
Line 003, MicroTube Adapter Kit Workstation for NEP3229 (Fully Populated), Pressure Biosciences, Inc., 1, EA;
Line 004, Standard PULSE tube with disk (100ct), Pressure Biosciences, Inc., 1, EA;

Technical Specifications:

• The Hydrostatic pressure chamber must generate alternate cycles of ambient pressure and high pressure (ranging from 4-45 kpsi);
• The Instrument must be capable of cycling at least 100 times;
• The associated equipment (e.g. tubes) must be capable of withstanding pressurized environment;
• The Barocycler NEP 3229 must include the following items:
o 12 Cartridges (each holds 8 PCT MicroTubes);
o 1 Cartridge Holder and Tube Ejector;
o 10 Cartridge Connecting Screws;
o 4 Cartridge End Caps;
o 1 MicroCap Tool;
o 1 Magnetic Wand;
o 1 Spanner;
o 1 Pair of Pliers (Blue Serrated);
o 1 PCT MicroTube Rack;
o 1 MicroTube Ejector Plate;
o 96 PCT MicroTubes & Assorted PCT MicroCaps (32 of each volume);
o 1 Manual;
o Additional (3.96) PCT MicroTubes & (3x96) PCT MicroCaps (96 of each volume) at time of purchase;

FOB Destination: FBI Laboratory, 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, VA 22135. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage under a normal commercial warranty. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Governments rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of all items provided to the government by the Contractor. FAR Clauses and Provisions applicable to this acquisition can be obtained from the website, http://www.acqnet.gov.
The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999); FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008); 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) - The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Low Price Technically Acceptable. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011) (Please note: all offerors and prospective contractors must be registered with the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov or must provide a completed copy of 52.212-3 with their quotation); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2011), applicable clauses under 52.212-5 include: (a); (b); (1); (4); (6); (10); (12); (14) (20); (21); (22); (24); (25); (26); (27); (28); (33); (34); (37); (42). Addendum to 52.212-1, Modify (b) Submission of Offers to read as follows: Quotes shall be submitted by email to Mr. Jerry Varnell, Contract Specialist, [email protected] ; no later than Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes shall be clearly marked RFQ0744125633. Offerors are hereby notified that if their quotes are not received by the date, time and location specified in this announcement, it will not be considered by the agency. Telephone request will not be considered. The awardee shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration databases as required under FAR 52.204-7 (Apr 2008) prior to receiving an award. Information concerning CCR requirements may be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CC Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423

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