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USU has a requirement for a homogenizer to be used for cell lysis (including, E. coli, yeast, insect and mammalian cells) in order to accomplish high protein recovery rates.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-82 (June 8, 2015) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (June 2, 2015).
In order to be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov, with completed representations and certifications.
Offerors interested in responding to this requirement must provide a quote for a homogenizer , which at a minimum, meets the specifications listed below. A single firm fixed-priced (FFP) order will be awarded. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple quotes for homogenizers, which will be evaluated separately by the Government.
Desired Specifications:
DESIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical motor is required for power application
Stainless steel enclosure required
Efficient cooling is required. e.g Heat exchange for product cooling
Process a sample as small as ~15mL with flow rates up to 125 ml/min. Flow rate should be independent of pressure
The homogenizing pressure should be adjustable between 2068 - 3100 bar
(30,000 - 45,000 psi).
Inlet and outlet temperatures must be able to be controlled by an external heat exchanger. Product temperature limit should not exceed 73ºC (165ºF)
Homogenizer sample chamber should be susceptible to sterilization by autoclaving.
Suggestive footprint (not to exceed) W x D x H 150 cm x 70 cm x 80cm and weight 170 Kg.
Easy to use
The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed priced (FFP) purchase order to the offeror representing the best value to the Government based on the evaluation factors listed below. Evaluation factors are listed in order of importance, with most important listed first. The Government will conduct a trade-off between price and non-price factors. The Government is not required to award to the lowest priced offeror or the offeror quoting the highest technically rated item.
The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Evaluation Factors (Listed in order of importance):
1. Technical - Offerors must provide product literature, which demonstrates the capabilities of the quoted item(s). At a minimum the product literature must demonstrate how the quoted item meets the desired specifications outlined above. Information on warranty, and delivery lead-time must be included in the quote submission and will be evaluated. The government reserves the right to utilize technical (i.e, trade magazines) and customer reviews/references as part of the technical evaluation.
2. Price - Offerors must include all applicable costs (Example: Components, Shipping) in their quote. The total quoted pricewill be the evaluated price.
In addition to providing product literature, offerors must also submit the completed table below with their quote submission*:
DESIRED SPECIFICATIONS QUOTED SPECIFICATION - COMPLETED BY OFFEROR PAGE # SPECIFICATION ADDRESSED IN PRODUCT LITERATURE -
COMPLETED BY OFFEROR
Electrical motor is required for power application
Stainless steel enclosure required
Efficient cooling is required. e.g Heat exchange for product cooling
Process a sample as small as ~15mL with flow rates up to 125 ml/min. Flow rate should be independent of pressure
The homogenizing pressure should be adjustable between 2068 - 3100 bar
(30,000 - 45,000 psi).
Inlet and outlet temperatures must be able to be controlled by an external heat exchanger. Product temperature limit should not exceed 73ºC (165ºF) 170 Kg
Homogenizer sample chamber should be susceptible to sterilization by autoclaving.
Suggestive footprint (not to exceed) W x D x H 150 cm x 70 cm x 80cm and weight 170 Kg.
Easy to use
*Offerors who fail to provide the completed chart above, may be considered non-responsive.
Offerors must also submit the following with their quote:
• Completed copy of provision 252.209-7992
• Completed copy of provision 252.225-7036
See attached list for applicable provisions and clauses for this requirement.
Quoted items must be new. Quotes for refurbished equipment will not be considered.
Offerors must also indicate in quote where item is manufactured.
Items will be shipped to Bethesda, MD.
Deadlines:
Questions/clarifications regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to [email protected] by June 17, 2015. Any question received after June 9th will not be answered. Questions will not be answered over the phone or submitted by any other means. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation posted on or around June 18th.
Quote packages are due by 10:00 PM Eastern Local Time on June 22, 2015. Quotes must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Quotes will not be accepted by any other means. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages should include a cover sheet that provides the following information:
• Company Name
• Point of Contact, to include email and phone number
• DUNS Number
• Statement that includes acknowledgement of latest amendment number