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-5-15002.

This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ).The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC05-78 NOVEMBER 25, 2014
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500 employees
This is not a total small business set aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories, is seeking to purchase a Gemini XPS Microplate Reader. All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following: This quote is for a Brand Name Only for a Molecular Devices GEMINI Microplate Reader XPS 90V with current version of Softmax Pro.

The government has a need for one Molecular Devices GEMINI Microplate Reader model # XPS 90V with the current version of Softmax Pro software. This is a Brand Name acquisition. Only quotes for this exact product will be considered. This equipment must be able to perform both fluorescence and luminescence functions, have tunable wavelength selections and may not require filters. The existing XPS Gemini Microplate Reader which is not functional must be accepted as trade in.

Please include the following in quotations:
Warranty
Manual and Dust Cover
Shipping
Anticipated delivery time

Place of Performance:
Rocky Mountain Laboratories
903 s 4TH Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
United States

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

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (April 2014)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (May 2014)
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
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2014)
FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Nov 2014)

The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

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).

Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for Gemini XPS Microplate Reader 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).)
Submission shall be received not later than 12/17/14 at 4pm MST.

Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Susie Miller; (Fax - 406-363-9288), (E-Mail/ [email protected]). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to [email protected].

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