Combined Synopsis/Solicitation- FDA SOL 1116051

Subject: Request for Quote

OCT Spectrometers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, (STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ), using the Simplified Acquisitions Procedures of FAR 13. The solicitation document/incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular: FAC 2005-64.

The associated NAICS Code is: 423490 Scientific Laboratory Equipment Wholesalers

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

1.) DESCRIPTION Two (2) OCT spectrometers, one designed with a center wavelength of 1050 nm and one designed with a center wavelength of 1310 nm.

2) PRICING CHART: All charges must be included in the quote. Any charges presented after contract award shall be unacceptable.

3.) Salient Characteristics of the Service Plan

1. Center wavelength of 1050 nm for one spectrometer and 1310 nm for the second.
2. Bandwidth supported for both spectrometers should be greater than 100nm.
3. Spectral resolution for both spectrometers should be 0.05 nm or better.
4. Depth attenuation for both spectrometers should be 3dB/mm or less.
5. Linear array camera in each spectrometer should have:

A.) Resolution of 10 micrometers or less

B.) 2048 pixels

C.) Speed of 76kHz or faster

D.) CameraLink Interface

1. Powered by 120 VAC.

5) Packing, Marking, Delivery and Shipping:

-All deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. 

-At a minimum, all deliverables shall be marked with the contract number and contractor’s name.

-The Contractor shall guarantee that all required materials shall be delivered in immediate usable and acceptable condition, packages of both spectrometers should be sealed and of robust construction.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

CDRH/OSEL/Division of Physics

10903 New Hampshire Avenue

Building 62, Room 1106

Silver Spring, MD 20993

6) RFQ Instructions:

The vendor must complete the Pricing Chart provided in this RFQ. Responses shall have the following information:

- Identified with the RFQ number.

- The vendor must complete the Pricing Chart above.

- Responses shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist’s email below.

- Quotes must be for all the items requested or none.

- Quotes must remain valid for 90 days.

Interested SMALL BUSINESS ONLY should submit quotes to Christopher R. McGucken, Contract Specialist, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grant Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20851 or [email protected], no later than 12pm (noon) EST , May 13th, 2013 .

EVALUATION AWARD CRITERIA

The Government shall award this contract to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Quote.

GENERAL INFORMATION

 Christopher R. McGucken

 5630 Fishers Lane, Room

 Rockville MD 20857

 Voice: 301.827.7161   

 Email:  Christ[email protected]