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 NIHLM2012397 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 2005-58. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Digestive, Diabetes & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to procure Brand Name or Equal to Bruker Biospin TCI Cryoprobe with the following specifications:

CryoProbe^TM ultra-high sensitivity NMR probe including:

Triple Resonance Inverse Detection TCI CryoProbe^TM for 1H observation with 15N and 13C decoupling and 13C observation with 1H and 15N decoupling (5mm sample diameter), 2H lock channel, Z-gradient coil for use with GRASP^TM II/A, GRASP^TM III accessory and standard CryoCoupler^TM. Sample temperature range 0 to 80°C.

Automatic Tuning and Matching (ATM) Accessory for computer control of Tuning and matching from sample to sample.

Sample Positioning Unit (SPU), Permits use of shaped tubes for minimized sample heating with glossy samples.

Sample Projection system provides sample protection for the CryoProbe Accessory to reduce the risk of sample freeze in an emergency situation. Installation not included.

 Mandatory Requirements:

This is to replace our nine-year old cryoprobe on the 500 MHz NMR. These probes are essential for NIDDK research on small molecules, proteins, and protein ligand interactions. The instruments and probe are in use 24/7. Because of the age of this probe, it is beginning to fail on a regular basis, and we are no longer able to cool it down/service it ourselves. Currently, this is creating significant work stoppages and loss of productivity.

The offeror must include a completed copy of the following provisions: 1) FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial items; 2) FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. As stated in FAR Clause 52.212-2 (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used equally to evaluate offers: Technical Evaluation, Price, and Past Performance. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price. The select will be made on a Best Value basis with Technical Approach being the most important factor.

Note: Past Performance Information: Vendors must submit a listing of the most recent contracts/awards (minimum of 3) which demonstrate similar work in nature to this Solicitation. Contracts/awards may include those entered with the Federal Government, state and local governments and commercial concerns. Include the following information for each contract or subcontract:

1. Name of Contracting Organization
2. Contract Number (for subcontracts provide the prime contract number and the subcontract number)
3. Contract Type
4. Total Contract Value
5. Description of Requirement
6. Contracting Officer's Name and Telephone Number
7. Program Manager's Name and Telephone Number

3) FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 4) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 5) FAR Clause 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions. The Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and the certification of business size shall be included. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov

Interested vendors capable of providing the Government with the items specified in this synopsis should submit their quotation to the below address. Quotations will be due seven (7) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis September 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Offersors shall provide an original and two copies of your quotation. The quotation must reference Solicitation number MIHLM2012397. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 700W, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, Attention: V. Lynn Griffin.

Faxed copies will not be accepted.
Confidentiality - No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s)."

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