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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) 2019-01, dated December 20, 2018. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325414 with a small business size standard of 1250.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking a brand name Perkin Elmer product. See attached Bill of Materials (BOM) for specifics.
Firm Fixed Price award is contemplated.
Period of Performance (POP). Delivery schedule on an as-needed basis. Anticipated period of performance is August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020.
The award will be based on best value to the government on the following; price, capability to meet the requirements, delivery.
The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
FAR provisions and clauses are attached.
The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.
Quoter must include the following provision in their quote and check the appropriate response.
52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015)
(a) Definitions. "Inverted domestic corporation" and "subsidiary" have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).
(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.
(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that- (check one)
____(1) It is not an inverted domestic corporation: and
____(2) It is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation
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 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 brand name Perkin Elmer product as defined herein. 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. To facilitate the award process all quotes should include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" (Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).)
Offers may be e-mailed to [email protected]. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).
SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS
Offerors are advised that the Government may share your information with non-government personnel who are assisting with the evaluation of quotes. The exclusive responsibility for source selection will reside with the Government. By submitting your offer, you will be consenting to disclosure of your offer to non-government personnel for purposes of evaluation.