Thermo Matrix 2D barcoded tubes HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-15-600 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 issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Subpart 13.5--Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, and FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-(SSSA)-PSOL-15-600 and the solicitation is issued as a PRE-SOLICITATION, NOTICE OF INTENT, to award a contract on a noncompetitive basis Nalge NUNC International, 75 Panorama Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14625. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.5--Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, and Subpart 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6--Competition Requirements. The non-competitive determination is based upon the market research conducted as prescribed in FAR Part 10--Market Research, specifically the results of market research concluded no other source of supply or service has access to the requirement in this acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82, dated August 3, 2015. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 326160, Plastics Bottle Manufacturing, size standard 500 employees. Project Background: The National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS), part to the National Institutes of Health, works to catalyze innovative methods and technologies that will accelerate bringing diagnostics and therapeutics to patients. The NCATS Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases (TRND) Section specially focuses on rare and neglected diseases. The NCATS Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC) is tasked with identifying and developing novel small molecule leads against a wide spectrum of human disease targets, which it accomplishes by screening thousands of small molecules in collaboration with both intra-and extramural researchers. A In pursuit of this goal, the Center has a strong internal transdisciplinary team of scientists who continually discover novel small molecules for application against a wide range of human diseases. Discovering probe molecules that could serve as starting points for therapeutics in rare cancers is of great interest within NCATS. NCATS has several projects that address many aspects of oncology mechanisms and approaches to discovering novel, effective small molecules. The services requested here are fee for service testing that will provide insight on efficacy across many cancers and will help progress and provide critical scientific guidance on projects that NCATS has been working on for many years. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to provide the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS with bulk barcoded tubes to be used by NCATS Compound Management that stores liquid compound stocks. The Thermo Matrix 2D barcoded tubes (part 3711) are used to store our liquid compound stocks. Each tube is individually barcoded with a unique identifier that can be read by a specialized scanner. Compound Management has developed a system in conjunction with our Analytical Chemistry system around the physical handling and data processing around these Thermo Matrix tubes. The caps (part 4465) are used to seal the tubes and prevent sample leakage and slow the ingress of water and air from entering the tubes. NCATS uses a device called the Tube Auditor to visually determine the volume of sample in each tube. The device takes a picture of the tubes and locates the meniscus. It then uses the predefined settings of that tube to report the volume based on the height of the meniscus. The Tube Auditor can visualize different tube types, but a mixed environment of tubes will prevent an accurate volume determination. Project Requirements: Specifically, the NCATS requires the following: Part no. 4465, CapMat Sepra Seal Preslit Qty 98 Cases Part no. 3711, Tube NS Latch 1.4ml Qty 98 Cases This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. Respondents that believe that they are manufacturers or authorized resellers of the brand-name product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. The following FAR provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors that will be used to evaluate the offer most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, include ability to meet the technical requirements stated in this pre-solicitation and on basis of best value to the government. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer. The Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All responses must be received by August 31, 2015 at 4:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-15-600. Responses may be submitted electronically to
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