Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. (i) This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 (iii) For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This action is being solicited as a total small business set aside. (iv) Line-Item Structure: The following is a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable) and should be reflected in the Offeror’s quote/proposal: Line Item 0001: Automated Library Prep Assistant - Pipetting Robot Line Item 0002: Shipping (v) Specifications/Requirement: See attached statement of work (SOW) (vi) Delivery: within 60 days from date of award. DHHS/FDA/CVM/OAS/ 8401 Muirkirk Rd, Bldg MOD2 Laurel, MD 20708 Acceptance shall be performed at the delivery locations. The FOB point is DESTINATION. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. (viii) Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (ix) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause. (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (FEB 2024) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020) 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018) (xii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 15) 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FEB 2022) 352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (Dec 15) 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (Dec 2015) (xiii) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A (xiv) Date, Time, and Place offers are due: Offers due via email to
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[email protected] no later than (NLT) 11:59 PM EDT on 8/27/2024 (xv) Name and Telephone Number of the Individual to Contact for Information Regarding the Solicitation: For additional information contact Shannon Robinson at 301-796-5069 and James O’Keefe at 301-796-7371