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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issues. The solicitation number for this requirement is NIH-OLAO-OD3-RFQ3766969 and this is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-80). This solicitation is not a small business set-aside and the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 811219, and the small business size standard is $20.5 million.

The National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is in need of a one year service agreement with four option years, FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services to provide service on the following: 1)Scanhead LSM 710 Confocal Microscope, Serial Number 2502000591.

The contractor shall provide the following coverage:

1)Scheduled and Emergency service performed between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays; 2)All travel charges within the continental U.S.A.; 3)One (1) preventative maintenance inspection per Service Agreement year; 4)All covered replacement parts; 5)Software updates when available and 6)Factory trained Field Service Representatives.

The evaluation will be based on the demonstrated capabilities of the prospective Contractors in relation to the needs of the service as set forth in the RFQ. The merits of each proposal will be evaluated carefully. Each proposal must document the feasibility of successful implementation of requirement of the RFQ. Offerors must submit information sufficient to evaluate their proposals based on the detailed evaluation criteria. Please see the Statement of Work, Evaluation Criteria, and clauses for further information.  The statement of work and evaluation criteria is in the attachment entitled "SOW".

In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at https://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in SAM at https://www.sam.gov/ prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation [Note: Lack of registration in the System for Award Management will make an offeror ineligible for award.] All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by the Agency. Offers must be submitted no later than 2:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Only emailed submissions are accepted. E-mail submissions to [email protected] by required response time. Fax submissions are not authorized. Requests for further information or questions concerning this requirement must be submitted in writing to [email protected].