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 NIH-NICHD-13-073 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 2005-69. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 employees. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences, Piscataway, NJ 08855, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)-Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the following: 1) 2 each of 29018224 AKTA Pure L; 2) 2 each of 29046918 UNICORN 6.3.2 Workstation pure BP; 3) 2 each of 29011362 Fraction Collector F9-R; 4) 2 each of 29011367 Column Valve Kit (v9-C, 5-columns); 5) 2 each of 29011356 Outlet Valve Kit (V9-os, 1-outlet); 6) 2 each of HP 8300 Elite SFF Win7-64bit; and 7) 1 each of 11003595 Column Screening Kit.

The AKTA pure L includes: system pumps (up to 25ml/min, 20MPa); gradient mixer; injection valve; 280nm UV detector, fixed; conductivity detector; digital copies of user manuals.

The Unicorn includes: e-license and DVD for AKTA pure, and AKTA pilot platform. One (1) licenses access code sticker on DVD case. Design of Experiment and Column Logbook functions require separate e-license to activate. Includes Microsoft SQL Express Edition (capable of supporting up to 3 client stations). Compatible with Windows 7 (64 bit, 32 bit) Professional and Windows XP Professional.

The Fraction Collector shall collect up to 175 fractions in tube sizes from 3 to 50 ml. Two racks for 12 and 18mm tubes included.

The Column Valve shall switch automatically between 5 columns. Automate cleaning and increase eluted concentration using column bypass and reverse flow. Safeguard columns through pre-and post-column pressure measurements.

Column Screening Kit includes: -two PV-908 motor valves. -tubing and connectors

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; 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 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of providing the required/actual equipment in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to [email protected]. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all of the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due five (5) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by September, 9, 2013 by 10:00am EST. via email or postal mail. The quotation must reference Solicitation number NIH-NICHD-13-073. Quotations sent by postal mail or other mailing services must be submitted to the following address: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 5Z00, Bethesda, MD 20852. Attention: Patricia Haun, by the date and time mentioned above. Any questions must be sent via email to [email protected] and must include solicitation # NIH-NICHD-13-073 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.
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