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 NICHD-17-111 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 Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 1000. 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. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases intend to procure Taq Man Open Array Genotyping Plate.
NIDDK/PECRB/DMGS intends to acquire multiplex genotyping Open Array assay consisting of 60 SNPs with the goal of genotypings custom SNPs on the 8000 DNA samples. These novel Pima SNPs will be accessible to interested scientists as a shared resource using a designed custom array template. The QuantStudio Open Array genotyping system is a specific capable instrument used for high throughput DNA dependent genotyping applications. This study will use a custom designed Array in -7000 human Pima DNA samples.

REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS:
5ea 4470172 QS TQMN QA G GT KIT, CSTM A 64 EACH
2 EA 4406947 OPENARRAY 384WELL SAMPL PLATES EACH
2 EA 4458107 TIPS, 1 OPK ACCUFILL LOADR OASIS EACH
6 EA 4404846 TQMN OPNARAY GENOTYPNG MSTR MX EACH

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 product specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address in this solicitation. 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 August 16, 2017, before 10:00am EST via email or postal mail. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NICHD-17-111. Quotations must be 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 1155A, MSC 7000 Bethesda, MD 20892. Note: Fed Ex/Ups/other courier use 20817. Attention: Verne Griffin, by the date and time mentioned above.

Questions must be sent via email to [email protected] and must include solicitation# NICHD17-111 in the subject line of email.

Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.  Email solicitation not accepted.

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