Combined Synopsis/Solicitation- FDA-SOL-1124499 

Subject: Request for Quote 

Ventilated Cage Rack. 

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, (STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ), using the Simplified Acquisitions Procedures of FAR 13. The solicitation document/incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular: FAC 2005-64.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

1.)    DESCRIPTION: Rack of individually ventilated cages, HEPA filtration unit, and water bottles. 

2) PRICING CHART: All charges must be included in the quote. Any charges presented after contract award shall be unacceptable.

3.) 1. Salient Characteristics of the Individually Ventilated Cages (IVC).

a.) Cage is fully HEPA filtered at 0.2 micron

b.) Noise level below 50 decibels (dBA)

c.) No ultrasonic noise

d.) Air speed of less than 0.2 meters/second (at animal level)

e.) Total of 70-80 air changes per hour

f.) Cages made of Polyphenilsulfone (preferred) or Polysulfone

g.) External water bottle

h.) HEPA filtration unit operates at 0.2 micron

i.) Must be double sided

j.) Must contain a minimum of 140 cages to a maximum of 160 cages (70-80 per side)

2.) HEPA Filtration Unit

            a.) Must be compatible with the IVC offered above.

            b.) Not ducted to the room and provide air changes to IVC.

3.) Water Bottles

            a.) Shall be compatible with the IVC offered above.

            b.) Quantity offered should match the number of cages

4) Packing, Marking, Delivery and Shipping:

Equipment will be delivered to a loading dock which does not have fork lift or any other moving equipment. The contractor shall bring equipment and personnel required to unload and assemble equipment at the time of delivery.

Delivery and Installation of the Rack of Individually Ventilated Cages (IVC) will be made to:

White Oak Animal Facility

Building 10 Loading Dock

10903 New Hampshire Avenue

Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

5) RFQ Instructions:

The vendor must complete the Pricing Chart provided in this RFQ. Responses shall have the following information:

- Identified with the RFQ number.

- The vendor must complete the Pricing Chart above.

- Responses shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist’s email below, please include FDA-SOL-1124499 in the subject line.

-All questions shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist’s email, below.

- Quotes must be for all the items requested or none.

- Quotes must remain valid for 90 days.

      - Response Due Date shall be no later than: August, 31th at 12:00 pm EST.

EVALUATION AWARD CRITERIA

The Government shall award this contract to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Quote.

GENERAL INFORMATION   

CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT: 

 Christopher R. McGucken

 5630 Fishers Lane, Room

 Rockville MD 20857

 Voice: 301.827.7161   

 Email:  Christ[email protected]