This notice is a Notice of Intent. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Triple F Farms
for the procurement of Influenza free Ferrets for Influenza Vaccine Research. This acquisition will be made 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 not being requested and a
written solicitation will not be issued. Submit offers on NOIRMLD18664444.
This acquisition is a Notice of Intent (NOI). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses
are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 200595
01/13/2017. The associated North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 112990 with a small business
size standard of $750K. This requirement is not set aside for small business.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking to purchase the following:
Influenza free Ferrets for Influenza Vaccine Research:
Ferrets 1623
weeks of age 70
each
Serum samples from ferrets, to be provided a week in advance of the ferrets 140
samples Packaging., shipping, shipping crate and delivery charge
Spaying and Descenting
Multiple delivery order, delivery dates are to be determined and will fall in the period of performance of
09/30/2017 to 09/29/2018 First
delivery date of the serum is 10/01/2017.
FOB Point shall be Destination; Bethesda, MD 20892.
Place of Performance:
NIH/NIAID
Bldg 33
33 North Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
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.
PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
The government intends to award a single firm, fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation that will
include the terms and conditions set forth herein.
The following FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017)
FAR 52.212-3
Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial
Items (Jan 2017)
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online
at http://www.sam.gov in accordance
with FAR 52.212-3
Offerors Representations and CertificationsCommercial
Items
FAR 52.203-98
Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Representation
(DEVIATION 201502)
FAR 52.203-99
Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Representation
(DEVIATION 201502)
52.232-40
Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 522124
Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017)
FAR 52212.5
Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial
Items (Jan 2017)
*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5
are included in the attachment to this posting.
HHSAR 352.222-70
Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Jan 2010)
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, under an active status for All Awards, 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 abovereferenced
provisions and clauses are available from http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm or,
upon request, either by telephone or fax.
Submission shall be received not later than 8/22/2017 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
Offers may be mailed, emailed
or faxed to Michael Barrett; (EMail/
[email protected]). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at
FAR 52.212-1(
f)
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by
the agency.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via email
to
([email protected]).

Bid Protests Not Available