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-NIDDK-17-223 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 2005-95. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1,000. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intend to procure on a sole source basis with TOSOH BIOSCIENCE, INC of 6000 Shoreline Court, Suite 101, South San Francisco, CA 94080 for the purchase of the Tosoh AIA 900 STD lmmunoassay Analyzer, two startup kits, shipment, training and 1year warranty in addition to the delivery, installation, and validation of 2 assays.

The National lnstitutes of Health (NlH), National lnstitute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) Phoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch (PECRB) performs lmmunoassay testing in support of several studies and research projects. At present, this testing is performed on the Tosoh AIA 60011 lmmunoassay Analyzer. This analyzer will no longer be supported by Tosoh Bioscience after 31 Dec 2017 at which time, the NIDDK will lose its ability to perform the needed testing. The Tosoh AIA 900 STD lmmunoassay Analyzer is an upgrade to the NIDDK's present model. The purchase of this analyzer will enable the NIDDK to continue vital clinical testing while maintaining the present methodology as outlined in various supported studies and research protocols. TOSOH BIOSCIENCE, INC is the manufacturer and sole vendor for the Tosoh AIA STD lmmunoassay Analyzer. In the light of the NIDDK's ongoing studies, consistency and continuity of research goals requires the utilization of TOSOH BIOSCIENCE, INC for the requisite products and deliverables.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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 - Commercial Items; 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 furnishing the government with the services specified 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 on or before July 10, 2017 by 10 am, EST. via email or postal mail. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NIH-NIDDK-17-223. 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, 6710B Rockledge Drive, Room 1159A, Bethesda, MD 20817. Attention: Amber Harris, by the date and time mentioned above. Any questions must be sent via email to [email protected] and must include solicitation# NIH- NIH-NIDDK-17-223 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.

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