This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, and 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 issued. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 493120 and the Small Business Size Standard is $25.5 million.
 

This solicitation number is RFQ2564262 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58.

THIS IS A WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to issue a purchase order for repository services.

The Contractor shall to provide Storage, maintenance and transportation of Government-owned sera/specimens and freezers/equipment for the National Institute on Aging, 251Bayview Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21224. (See Attached Statement of Work):

Quotations will be evaluated on the following criteria:

(1) Technical: Ability to meet technical qualifications.

(2) Past Performance: Experience with two similar services in the past five years.

(3) Proposed personnel shall have experience in the field of biological specimen storage.

(4) Price/Cost: Price will be evaluated to determine price reasonableness. Price reasonableness will be established by competition and determined primarily by comparison with other offers submitted. The proposed cost/prices will also be compared to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).

Quotations are to be sent electronically to [email protected]. The Period of Performance is 12 months with 4 additional 1-year option period(s).

The following FAR provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

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