(i) This is a 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-19-011445-CSS and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

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

(iii) This solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-06, effective September 10, 2019.

(iv) The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 334516-Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

(v) CryoStat^TM Cryopreservation Accessories

(vi) Background / Purpose / Objective: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is establishing a collaboration with two labs to share use of Cryopreservation Accessories, which will enable both labs to use the device to maintain low cryogenic temperatures of samples or devises mounted within the Cryopreservation Instrument, while sectioning is performed.

The NINDS seeks cryopreservation accessories, that are brand-name or equal to the CryoStar^TM Model NX50 OPH Cryostat High Profile Blade Holder and Peltier Sample Cooling accessories, manufactured Fisher Scientific Company, A Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, 4500 Turnberry Drive, Hanover Par, Illinois 60133-5491. Vendor Catalog number: 957260H. Original Catalog number 957260H.

(vii) Government's Anticipated Delivery: Within 90-Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Delivery Point: FOB Destination. Delivery Location: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), 35 Convent Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. The successful offeror shall coordinate delivery arrangements with the customer prior to shipment. The Loading Dock hours are as follows: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday except on Federal holidays. All products delivered must contain a Packing Slip (with serial numbers as applicable).

(viii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
Addenda to FAR Clause at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
1. Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the evaluation criteria.

2. The offeror must submit a price proposal specifying a fixed unit price for each line item. A lump sum price proposal will not be accepted.

3. The Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

4. The government anticipates awarding a firm fixed-price contract for the product or services specified herein. An award is anticipated not later than September 29, 2019.

(ix) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The factors used to evaluate offers are the unique technical and performance capabilities of product and cost. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its offer or certify that its Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, are current and accurate in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
Addenda, to FAR Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The addenda incorporate the following clauses by reference with the same full force and affect if provided in full text: (a) FAR Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2019); and (b) FAR Clause 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (AUG 2019).

(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, is not applicable to this solicitation.

(xv) All quotations or offers are due 9:00 AM, Eastern Time, on September 26, 2019, and must reference the solicitation number noted herein. Quotations or offers must be submitted electronically to the contact person identified herein at [email protected]. Fax responses will not be accepted.

(xvi) For information regarding this solicitation contact: Debra C. Hawkins Contractor, Acquisition Policy Analyst II, at 301-827-7751.