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This competition is open to all businesses (full and open competition). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
This solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect in Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05 dated 13 August 2019 and Defense Publication Notice 20190820 dated 20 August 2019.
Requirement Description
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' (USU) Biomedical Instrumentation Center (BIC) department has a requirement for one QX200 Droplet Generator (or equal), four years of additional service, and one package of 25, clear 96-well, shell semi-skirted plates.
Salient Characteristics
The salient characteristics for the product(s) proposed are provided in the Product Comparison Table (See Attachment 1).
General Information
Basis of Award - Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to the responsible, responsive vendor whose quote meets all of the solicitation and product requirements. To be eligible for award, the vendor must quote on all of the items identified in the Price Quote Table. Failure to quote on all items will result in rejection of the quote (non-responsive).
Questions
Vendors must submit all questions about this solicitation in writing to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer by the date and time stated above. All responses to the questions will be in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation.
Quote Submission
Vendors must submit their quotations via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer no later than the date and time specified above. FAX quotations will not be accepted. Quotes received after the response date and time will not be considered. Please reference the RFQ name and number in the subject line of email communications.
System for Award Management (SAM)
In order to be eligible for award, vendors must be registered in SAM (www.SAM.gov).
Instructions to Vendors
Brand Name or Equal
The vendor may propose the brand name item requested or an equivalent item. The equivalent item proposed must meet or exceed the salient characteristics of the brand name item. The salient characteristics are provided in the Product Comparison Table. See Attachment 1.
Equivalent Product Proposals
The vendor is required to demonstrate that the product proposed meets or exceeds each salient characteristic identified in in the Product Comparison Table (See Attachment 1). Failure to demonstrate that the equivalent product meets or exceeds the features, functions, performance, etc. of the brand name product will result in rejection of the quote (non-responsive).
Refurbished Items
Unless specifically requested in the solicitation, refurbished items will not be accepted.
Technical Quote
1. Vendors are encouraged to provide product literature to augment their quote.
2. Quote submissions must include the following information.
a. Company's full name and address
b. CAGE, DUNS, and Tax Identification Number
c. Name, title, phone number, and email of the person authorized to sign contracts for the company
3. Vendors shall provide warranty information with the quote.
Price Quote
1. The quote should mirror (identify) the product lines in the Price Quote Table (See Attachment 1). The Vendor may add lines to their quote if needed to account for additional items or for items that are separately priced.
2. The Vendor must provide a price for each item listed in the table and provide a total delivered price.
3. If the product is part of a system, the Vendor should identify that the product is a system (component parts are not separately priced). The Vendor should only identify the individual components in the system if the itemization of the internal components are in accordance with customary commercial practices.
4. If an item is not separately priced, vendors may enter NSP (not separately priced) or $0.00 in the price column. For example, if shipping is included in the price, enter NSP or $0.00 in the price column.
5. Quote prices shall be held for a minimum of 60 days.
Delivery
1. Delivery is FOB Destination to Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland.
2. Delivery Address - The delivery address and contact information for deliveries is provided in Box 15 of the contract. The email address for the POC is provided in the WAWF instructions. The intended recipient within the University will be identified separately. The Vendor is required to identify the intended recipient and their location on the shipping label and/or the packing slip. The name and contact information (phone and email address) for the intended recipient will be provided at the time of contract award (available from the Contract Specialist).
3. Estimated Delivery Date - With their quote, the Vendor shall provide the date the item will be delivered or provide the estimated number of days, weeks, etc. that delivery will occur after receipt of the contract. See Attachment 1.