Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Field Finance and Acquisition Services, 6th Avenue & Kipling, Denver, CO 80225 Description The Food and Drug Administration intends to award Purchase Order on a sole source basis to BioMerieux, 100 Rodolphe St, Durham NC, 27712, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This is not a request for quote; however, sources may submit descriptive literature, which fully demonstrates their capabilities, which will be considered by the agency. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is FDA-SOL-08-00659. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-25, April 22, 2008. (iv) This is a firm fixed price requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 325413. v. #93233, VIDAS PC Data Station. New graphical software for use with VIDAS instrument. Includes PC, inkjet printer, LCD Monitor, mouse, software, user manual, installation and training. #93554, VIDAS, heat and go Delivery multiple locations An official authorized to bind the Offeror must sign the terms and conditions of the offer. Offerors that fail to finish required representations, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. FOB Point Destination, with services on-site. Contract type: Commercial Item-Firm Fixed Price. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. (vi) The period of performance: Delivery is required 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). FOB Point of Delivery for Services and Supplies provided will be the Food and Drug Administration, Bldg 20, DFC, Denver CO 80225, and other locations: FDA-Jefferson AR, FDA-Jamaica NY, FDA-Bothell WA, FDA-Irvine CA, FDA-Alameda CA, FDA-Atlanta GA. (vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None. (viii) The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the submission. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustration, drawings, or other information) necessary for the government to determine whether the product meets their requirements. (ix) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items with its offer. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to the clause: None. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Clauses and provisions can be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov. CCR Requirement-Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. (xii) A standard commercial warranty on parts and workmanship is required. (xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation notice. (xiv) Applicable Numbered Note(s) 1. (xv) Offers are due in person, by mail or fax on or before May 27, 2008, by 13:00 hours (Mountain Standard Time-Local Prevailing Time in Denver, CO), at Food and Drug Administration OC/OSS/OFFAS, Attn: Julia Savage, Blg 20, Denver Federal Center, POB 25087, Denver, CO 80225. ph (303) 236-3037, fax (303) 236-3100, email: [email protected]. (xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Julia Savage @ (303) 236-3037, FAX (303) 236-3100, email [email protected]. Point of Contact Julia Savage, Admin Spec, Phone (303) 236-3037, Fax (303) 236-3100, Email [email protected] – Priscella Sullivan, Contracting Officer, Phone (214) 253-5274, Email [email protected]

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