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-C-2026385

 This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular  FAC 2020-07 Effective July 2, 2020        

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.  This is not a total small business set aside. This acquisition is being competed as a brand name, limited competition. 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratory is seeking to purchase:

QIAcube HT/QIAxtractor, system CATALOG # 9001793 QTY: 1
QIAamp 96 Virus QIAcube HT Kit (5) CATALOG # 57731 QTY: 1
QIAcube HT Plasticware CATALOG # 950067 QTY: 1
Reagent Trough (with Lid), 70 mL (10) CATALOG # 990554 QTY: 1
Reagent Trough (with Lid), 170 mL (20) CATALOG # 990556  QTY: 1
Tip Disposal Box (10) CATALOG # 990550 QTY: 1

•    Please include shipping costs FOB Destination..

FOB Point shall be Destination; 
NIH/NIAID   Rocky Mountain Laboratory,  903 S 4th Street    Hamilton, MT 59840

Place of Performance:
NIH NIAID RML
Rocky Mountain Lab
903 4th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840-2932
United States

Award will be based on the capability of the items offered to meet the stated salient characteristics,  the best value to the government, delivery, warranty, past performance, and price.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
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; price, capability to meet the requirements and delivery lead times.
The following FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 
The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(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. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record)

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (Jan 2017)

52.204–24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment (August 2019) *** Must complete representation - see attachment 52.204-24

The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (August 2019)

FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Oct 2019)
*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (January 2015)

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:  www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html.  
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

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, under an active status, 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).

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for the above mentioned items.  The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Submission shall be received not later than July 24, 2020 9:00 am MST.

 Offers may be e-mailed to [email protected]  Please include the solicitation number RFQ-RML-C-2026385 in the email subject line and also include the correct DUNS number to be associated with the award.

 Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) 

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Diana Rohlman  [email protected]