This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being issued as a request for quotation. Submit offers to RML-RFQ-5-13015. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66 dated 04/01/2013. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541711 and the small business size is 500. SCHEDULE: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML), Virus Ecology Lab (VE) is performing research on disease transmission from the environment to a vector or host organism. The lab has a research need for transgenic "knock-in" mice to establish a small animal model for a specific virus through integration of the human DPP4 gene into the mouse genome. The project must include all services required (cloning and construction of the target vector, electroporation into ES cells, screening of ES, microinjection of blastocysts, animal husbandry of chimeras to F1 mice) in the quoted price. Anticipated delivery date of successful F1 germline mice must be stated in quote. Must use BALB/c ES cells for germline transmission. Must use the Rosa26 locus for gene insertion, featuring use of the R26 or the pCAGGS promoter with a LoxP flanked stop cassette. Regular progress reports will be required. All quotes must contain shipping, warranty/guarantee information, timeline for each milestone, and information demonstrating past successful completion of similar projects. Quotes must include PHS Approved Animal Welfare Assurance number. FOB Point shall be Destination, Hamilton, MT 59840. Delivery location is Rocky Mountain Laboratories, 903 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: In accordance with FAR52.207-7(B)(1) Central Contractor Registration, 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 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); FAR52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall have posted their FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items at website http://www.sam.gov.. Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, guarantee, past performance, delivery, and the best value to the government. Offers may be mailed to Barbara Horrell at Rocky Mountain Laboratories, 903 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, Mt 59840, faxed to the POC indicated above fax - 406-363-9288, or e-mailed at [email protected]. Offers must be submitted not later than 4:30 PM (MST) 07/05/2013. Copies of the above-referenced clauses are available from https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or upon request, either by telephone or fax. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency

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