This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  This solicitation number is NICHD-21-163 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99.  The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1000 employees.  This solicitation is not set aside for small business.  This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.  Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) have a requirement for a vendor who can provide the following new products/service:

1. SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Detection Platform. System Includes: Spectral Absorbance, Fluorescence, and Luminescence detection, On-board Touchscreen for full acquisition, NFC Personalization, SoftMax Pro Software; Integrated Shaking and Temperature Control, Power Cable, LAN Cable, Compatible with 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, and 384 well plates. Compatible with SpectraDrop Micro-Volume Microplate. Comes with 1 year MDCare PhD Technical Support Plan and 1 year warranty covering parts and labor
2. SpectraMax ID3 GSA Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
3. Shipping and Handling to Bethesda, Maryland

The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with its offer.  The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items -Evaluation Procedures: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, based on lowest price/technically acceptable.  Only those offerors determined to be in compliance with the requirements as stated in this solicitation will be considered for award.  Non-conformance with this requirement may result in the offeror's quote being determined unacceptable.  FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items – Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition.  The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size.  The clauses are available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/.  Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the products/items specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation/offer to the following email  [email protected] by the due date and time below.  Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements.  Offeror must include the delivery date/timeframe with offer.  Quotations will be due five calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by July 13, 2021 before 11:00 am EST.   The quotation must reference “Solicitation number” NICHD-21-163.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.  Any questions must be sent via email [email protected] and must include solicitation# NICHD-21-163 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.

Note:  In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered as all awards and have valid certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) @ www.Sam.gov.   Lack of valid registration in SAM will make an offeror ineligible for award.