This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. Submit offers on RFQ-RML-C-2082897 This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-05 Effective March 10, 2021 The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This acquisition is being posted as a Brand Name or Equal with No small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), The Vaccine Research Center seeking to purchase the following brand name consumables. The proposed purchase is for Brand Name or Equal products. The brand name, model/part number, and quantity are listed below: Manufacturer – DMT and Carl Zeiss • Minimum requirements for system 1) Pressure Myograph System 114P CATALOG # 101001 QTY: 1 2) Inverted Microscope - Zeiss Axio Vert.A1 CAT # 400410 QTY: 1 3) MyoVIEW 5 Acquisition software CATALOG # 300598 QTY: 1 4) Training & Installation CAT # 101041 QTY:1 5) Camera - Monochrome CATALOG # 400416 QTY: 1 6) Stage Micrometer CATALOG # 400449 QTY: 1 7) Vacuum Valve CATALOG # 300157 QTY: 1 8) shipping The Pressure Myograph System - 114P is needed to measure small arteries, veins, and other vessels physiological function and properties. This system must allow for studying the pharmacological effects of drugs and other vasoactive compounds on small isolated vessels under near-physiological conditions. The required instrument needs to able to perform the following; capable of small, intact segment of an artery or vein can be mounted onto two small glass cannulas and pressurized to a suitable transmural pressure. The near-physiological condition permits the investigation of myogenic responses, flow-mediated dilation, and pharmacological agent testing, either to the superfusate or luminal solution. A built-in heating system maintains the chamber temperature, eliminating the need for continuous and often costly superfusion. The chamber cover must include ports for superfusion, rapid draining and filling, cumulative addition of drugs, and oxygenation. For cleaning purposes, the chamber must be made of acid-resistant stainless steel. The Pressure Myograph software MyoVIEW will collect data such as vessel wall thickness, changes in vessel and lumen diameter, intravascular pressure, and a host of other calculated parameters, such as shear stress and vascular resistance, setting pressure or perfusion myography apart from standard organ bath techniques. More features required in the Pressure Myograph System – 114P instrument, include: • The chamber must be composed by acid resistant stainless steel with a capacity minimal of 3.1 mL • The chamber must be designed to cannulate vessels with size > 40 µm and has a micrometer resolution of 0.01 mm • Required temperature ranges should be from 15.0°C to 50.0 ° C, with a resolution of 0.1 °C and stability of ±0.2 °C • Tranducer force should have an output reading in mN, a range of ± 200 mN and resolution of 0.01 mN. The force calibration must be present in this instrument • The unit must contain in-line pressure transducers with a tranducer pressure having an output in mmHg, a range of 0-250 mmHg, stability of ±0.5 mmHg and resolution of 0.1 mmHg. • The MyoVIEW software must allow for live detection, real time calculation of diameter, wall thickness, cross sectional area, flow, vascular resistance and shear stress PLEASE INCLUDE: MANUFACTURER COUNTRY OF ORIGIN (Where products are manufactured) ESTIMATED TIME OF DELIVERY APPLICABLE SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES TO HAMILTON, MT 59840 FOB - DESTINATION To be considered for award, vendors of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand-name manufacturer, must meet the following criteria for the salient characteristics of the line items listed above. • Place of Performance: NIH NIAID ROCKY MOUNTAIN LABORATORIES 903 S 4TH ST HAMILTON, MT 59840 I. INSTRUCTIONS: NIAID requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the requirements as outlined above. If providing an equal product(s), please supply descriptive data for evaluation purposes to determine the validity of how it is an EQUAL. The following FAR provision apply to this solicitation and is incorporated by reference: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation if identified as “brand name or equal”, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must – (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in the solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by – (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on-the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product(s), the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision). Quote Instructions: All quotes shall include: • price(s) (unit price, extended price, total price); documentation demonstrating vendor is either the manufacturer or authorized distributor/reseller of the product(s) • Include the country of origin of the manufacturer of the required products. • Confirmation of required delivery timeframe (FBO – Destination); point of contact: name, phone number & email • DUNS # • Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and requirements. • The Government may evaluate only those quotes that fully meet the requirements as outlined above and respond to the solicitation instructions and requirements. Failure to furnish a full and complete quote as instructed may result in the Vendor’s response being considered non-responsive and will therefore be eliminated from further consideration and award. II. EVALUATION: NIAID will evaluate all quotes to determine the most advantageous to the government. NIAID will make that determination based on the capability of each vendor’s quote to provide all requested products/services, meet the brand name or equal salient characteristics, provide the proposed products/service in a timely manner, warranty, and reasonable price. The Government’s objective is to obtain the highest technical solution considered necessary to achieve the project objectives with a reasonable price. In the event quotes are evaluated as equal in non-price factors, price will become a major consideration in selecting the successful Vendor. Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the stated salient characteristics, delivery, and price. III. SPECIAL NOTICE TO VENDORS Vendors are advised that the Government may share your information with non-government personnel who are assisting with the evaluation of quotes. The exclusive responsibility for source selection will reside with the Government. By submitting your quote, you will be consenting to disclosure of your quote to non-government personnel for purposes of evaluation. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES The government intends to award a single firm, fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The following FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and full text versions may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2020) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2021) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204–24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-24 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2018) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2021) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database 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 (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than July 17, 2021 @ 8:00 am EST Offers may be e-mailed to Diana Rohlman,
[email protected]. Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-RM-C-2082897) and include the appropriate DUNS number to use and manufacturer’s country of origin. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to
[email protected].