INTRODUCTION
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.

The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-15-468 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE
The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard of 500 Employees.

SET-ASIDE STATUS
This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses and is available for full and open competition.

ACQUISITION AUTHORITY
This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and IS expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82, dated June 8, 2015. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Purpose
The purpose of this procurement is to provide the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Intramural Research Program (IRP) Histology Core with one (1) Olympus BX53 TurboScan research microscope and image acquisition system on a brand name only. Only an Olympus BX53 TurboScan Research Mircoscope is acceptable to ensure continuity of science in on-going NIDA research studies.

Project Requirements
The contractor shall provide one BRAND NAME ONLY (1) Olympus BX53 TurboScan research microscope and image acquisition system with the following features:

1. One (1) BX53F; MICROSCOPE FRAME,W/12V100W HAL TRANS LIGHT [Part. No. BX53TF]

2. One (1) U-LH100-3-7; 12V/100W HALOGEN L AMPHOUSE, WEEE/ROHS COMPLIANT [Part. No. 5-UL1227]

3. One (1) JC12V100WHAL-L; 12V, 100W HALOGEN BULB, BHS, AH2/3,U-LH,AX-LH [Part. No. 8-C406]

4. Two (2) UYCP-11;US STYLE 3-PRONG POWER CORD [Part. No. UYCP-11]

5. One (1) U-TR30-2-2; TRINOC,OBSERV.TUBE 100:0,80:20,0:100% POSITIONS [Part.
No. 3-U234]

6. Two (2) WHN10X-1-7; 10X EYEPIECE FOR BX,IX HI EYEPNT,RETSHELF,FN:22 [Part. No. 2-U1007]

7. One (1) U-D6RE; 6 POSITION NOSEPIECE,REVERSE,ANALYZER SLOT,RMS THREAD [Part. No. U-R156]

8. One (1) UPLSAPO10X2;U PLANS S-APO 10X OBJECTIVE; NA 0.4, WD 3.1MM [Part. No. 1-U2B824]

9. One (1) UPLSAPO40X2;U PLAN S-APO 40X OBJECTIVE; NA 0.95, WD 0.18MM [Part. No. 1-U2B828]

10. One (1) U-SC3-7; SWING CONDENSER, NA 0.9/0.17, 1.25X-100X COVERAGE [Part. No. 6-U1212]

11. One (1) MT-010;LOGO CLOTH DUSTCOVER 11X25X26", ANTI-STATIC BX, IX [Part. No. OMT-010]

12. One (1) U-TV1XC;C-MOUNT CAMERA ADAPTER, CENTERABLE [Part. No. U-V111C]

13. One (1) 01-OLY-QICLICK-F-CLR-12-C; QICLICK, COLOR, 12 BIT, COOLED [Part. No. OQICLICKFCLR12C]

14. One (1) BX3-RFAS;FL ILLUMINTR BX3 ADVNCD CODED 8-POS TURRET [Part. No. 5-UR740]

15. One (1) U-HGLGPS; ILLUM BODY,7 LEVELS, 130W BULB, NO LG OR ADAPTER [Part. No. 5-UL170]

16. One (1) U-LLG300; LIQUID LIGHT GUIDE FOR U-HGLGPS, 3.0M [Part. No. 5-S400-30]

17. One (1) U-LLGAD; LIGHT GUIDE ADAPTER FOR U-HGLGPS [Part. No. 5-UL604]

18. Four (4) SHI-130OL; DC130W LIGHT BULB FOR U-HGLGPS [Part. No. 8-B400]

19. One (1) DAPI-1160B-OFF-ZERO;EX387/11,E M447/60,DM409 Z MOUNTED HI CON [Part. No. OSF3-DAPI-1160B-Z]

20. One (1) FITC-2024B-OFF-ZERO; EX485/20, E M522/24,DM506,Z,HI CONTR,CUBE [Part. No. OSF3-FITC-2024B-Z]

21. One (1) TXRED-4040C-OFF-ZERO; EX562/40, EM624/40,DM593 Z INC CUBE [Part. No. OSF3-TXRED-4040C-Z]

22. One (1) CY5-4040B-OFF-ZERO; EX628/40,E M692/40,DM660 Z INC CUBE [Part. No. OSF3-CY5-4040B-Z]

23. One (1) U-FUW; FL-CUBE, UV WIDE EX, 340-390/410/420LP, BX3/IX3 [Part. No. U-M720]

24. One (1) 33001;FL-CUBE IGS STANDARD EX GG420+POL+KG5 BS50/50 EM POL [Part. No. U-N33001]

25. One (1) U-FF; FL-CUBE, EMPTY UNIT, 25MM, BX3/IX3 [Part. No. U-M710]

26. One (1) GLIDE-TURBODC; Glide kit w/Glide-S2 and OASIS-USBi ctrl [Part. No. OI-GTURBODC]

27. One (1) GLIDE-MINIJOY3; Three axis ctrl for Glide-S2 stage and focus [Part. No. OI-GMINIJOY3]

28. One (1) Mountng kit for BX microscope [Part. No. GS2-MK-02]

29. One (1) GS2-SH-01; 1"x3" glass slide holder [Part. No. OI-GS2-SH-01]

30. One (1) GS2-SH-03; 2, 1"x3" glass slides holder [Part. No. OI-GS2-SH-03]

31. One (1) OGC-801-K-TQ-EP; Cable, Glide-S2 to Prior Proscan 3 focus [Part. No. OI-OGC-801]

32. One (1) P-PS3H122EBX3:FOCUS COUPLR KIT & SLEEVE W/DRIV&ENCODER PROBE [Part No. P-PS3H122EBX3]

33. One (1) VIP3200-Y-003A:BENCH VIBR.SYS.FOR BX41/51/61 (40-50LBS)[Part. No. OVP-Y-003A]

Delivery Requirements
The required equipment shall be delivered within 60 days after contractor receipt of order.

Contract Type
The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement.

Contract Terms
The purchase order shall be invoiced on a NET30 basis after delivery.

APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, is required with any offer submitted. This requirement may be met by completion of the provision in the System for Award Management.

FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial items apply to this acquisition.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows:

The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation on the basis of best value, technical factors and price considered. Technical factors together shall be considered more important than price. The technical evaluation factors are as follows, in order of importance:

Factor 1: Technical Approach
The Offeror shall detail in its technical proposal how its equipment meets each of the project requirements. This shall include the specifications of the offered equipment and verification of brand name only equipment.

Factor 2: Delivery, Installation, Calibration, and Training
The Offer shall detail in its technical proposal how it shall meet the delivery requirements and must include a delivery lead time in its response. The Government shall evaluate for timeliness and efficiency.

RESPONSE FORMAT
Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The offeror must submit a technical response and a separate price quotation.

The technical response should be prepared in reference to the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation and shall not exceed 10 single sided pages.

The price quotation must include pricing for the required equipment. Any delivery and fees must also be included.

Contractors must provide their Company Name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Business Size, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information in their responses. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov."

Note
Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision.

CLOSING STATEMENT
All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA- CSS-15-468. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Lauren Phelps, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].

 

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