General Information
Document Type: Combined Solicitation
Solicitation Number: 00HCVHCB-2008-53002
Posted Date: April 24, 2008
Original Response Date: May 8, 2008
Current Response Date: May 8, 2008
Original Archive Date: May 8, 2008
Current Archive Date: May 8, 2008
Classification Code: B-Special studies and analysis
Set Aside: N/A
Naics Code: 541690 -- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Contracting Office Address
Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3618.01, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146
Description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced purchase order Columbia University, 722 W 168th St. Room 1507, New York, NY 10032. Columbia University has the unique expertise to develop assay systems using both human and prcine nerve tissue. Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. Naics code 541690 and size standard in number of employess of 500 is applicable to this order. Delivery date is on or before 5/8/2008. Shipment will only be accepted Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST with the exception of Federal Government holidays. The following items are needed by the Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases (DVRD/NCZVED/):

CCID Outbreak, Quantity of 1 each

The proposed contract action is for commercial items which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR subpart 6.3. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, 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. The following provisions apply to this acquisition; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercials Items (MAR 2000) applies to this acquisition; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999); the evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) technical capability of the proposed items to meet the requirements stated herein, and (2) price. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions - Commercial Items (MAY 1999) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses are hereby added to this clause: 52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination; The clause at 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition: (1), (3), (5), (7), (9), (11), (12), (14), (15), (17), (18), (20) and (24). OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH YOUR QUOTE. The best way to complete this certification is to download the FAR Clauses (Volume II) at: http://www.arnet.gov/far, print out the clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification, and fill in the appropriate blanks. Quotes will be due May 8, 2008 by 8:30 AM EST at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Acquisition and Assistance Branch B; Attn: Maria Shamburger; 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. An anticipated award date of May 8, 2008 is place. All responsible sources that can meet the above requirement may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Agency. All vendors need to be registered in the Central Contracting Registry (CCR) prior to award of a Federal contract. The preferred method for completing registration is via the World Wide Web at http://www.ccr.gov. A handbook and other information are available at the website, including information on how to obtain a DUNS number, which is required to begin the registration process.
Point of Contact
Maria Shamburger, Contract Specialist, Phone 770-488-2057, Fax 770-488-2044, Email [email protected]
Place of Performance
Address: 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, GA
Postal Code: 30341
Country: USA