This is a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items.

The solicitation number is 2017-Q-66409 and the solicitation is issued a request for quotation (RFQ).

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE
The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 333318 with a size standards in number of employees: 1,000.

SET-ASIDE STATUS
This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses.

ACQUISITION AUTHORITY
This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquistion of Commercial Items, and is expected not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The solicitation document and incorporate provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, dated January 19, 2017. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date.
DESCRIPTION
The Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Newborn Screening and Molecular Biology Branch Laboratories has a need of maintenance support for the Government owned water system. This service includes regular scheduled equipment maintenance, services and repairs, calibration replacement of parts and consumable items, and technical support.

Additional information regarding this RFQ may be obtained from the attached documents to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.
90 days after the award effective date.

QUOTES MAY BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

CLOSING INFORMATION
All responses should be received by April 18, 2017, at 10AM, Eastern Standard Time (EST). All responses must be in writing and can be sent via email to [email protected] with the reference number 2017-Q-66409 in the subject line. No telephone calls will be accepted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333318, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

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