Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Acquisition Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD, 20877

Description

The Food and Drug Administration is soliciting for InsituPro Hybridization Unit. One (1) Complete unit.

(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. This action is full and open competition.

(ii) The solicitation number is, 11-223-SOL-00138 . 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) 2005-52, May 31, 2011.

(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 423490.

Deliverables:
-InsituPro Vsi base unit
-Work area kit for 60 medium specimans
-Medium incubation baskets (pkg of 100)
-Reagent bottle set
-Laptop Computer, Vsi
-InsituPro slide upgrade

Salient Characteristics:
-Sample size: 0.05mm for whole mounts and vibratome sections
-Standard slides: 75 x 25 x 1mm or 76 x 26 x 1mm
-Temperature range: 6 degrees C to 75 degrees C for the basket modules, Ambient to 75 degrees for the slide module
-Buffer positions: 18 plus up to 60 individual probes
-Cooled/heated positions: 2 x 250ml heated / 2 x 50ml cooled
-Size of buffer vials: 2 x 1000ml, 3 x 250ml, 6 x 125ml, 7 x 50ml, 125ml bottles can be replaced with 50ml falcon tubes using included adapters
-Buffer volume / sample: 100 - 1600 ul
-Power: 220/240 V, 50Hz or 110/115 V, 60Hz, 250 W
-Dimensions: 57 x 50 x 69cm (width x depth x height) [22.4 x 19.7 x 27.2 inch]
-Weight: 62kg

Sample rack configurations: Four different configurations for samples varying in shape and size are available. Each configuration is delivered as a complete kit and includes a set of consumables. Small basket kit: holds 60 incubation baskets (5mm diameter) Medium basket kit holds 60 incubation baskets (9mm in diameter) Large basket kit holds 32 incubation baskets (13mm in diameter) Slide kit holds 60 standard microscope slides.

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 90 days after receipt of order (ARO). FOB Point of Delivery for Services and Supplies provided will be the Food and Drug Administration, 8800 Rockville Pike, Bethesda MD, 20892.

(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 and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation notice.

(xiv) Applicable Numbered Note(s) None.

(xv) Offers are due in person, by mail, e-mail or fax on or before July 8, 2011 by 15:00 hours (Eastern Standard Time), at Food and Drug Administration OC/OSS/OFFAS, Attn: Julia Savage, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD, 20877. ph (301)827-7227, fax (301) , email: [email protected].

(xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Julia Savage @ (301)827-7227, FAX (301), email [email protected].
Point of Contact
Julia Savage, Admin Spec, Phone (301)827-7227, Fax (301), Email [email protected] - Lisa O'Neill, (301) 827-7184, fax (301) 827-, e-mail: [email protected].

Place of Performance
Food & Drug Administration
8800 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD, 20892