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1 YEAR AGREEMENT FOR 27 COLD STORAGE UNITS WITH PRE-INSPECTION COSTS

Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
Opps ID: NBD00159019196557660
Posted Date: Mar 29, 2023
Due Date: Apr 2, 2023
Solicitation No: RFQ-NIAID-2167497
Source: https://sam.gov/opp/a4eb70f550...
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1 YEAR AGREEMENT FOR 27 COLD STORAGE UNITS WITH PRE-INSPECTION COSTS
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
RFQ-NIAID-2167497
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Department/Ind. Agency
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
  • Updated Published Date: Mar 29, 2023 11:13 am EDT
  • Original Published Date: Mar 25, 2023 03:37 pm EDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Apr 02, 2023 08:00 am EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Apr 01, 2023 08:00 am EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: Apr 17, 2023
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 16, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: J066 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Place of Performance:
    Gaithersburg , MD 20878
    USA
Description View Changes

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made 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 (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-2167497 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).



This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-02 Effective March 16, 2022



The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34,000,000.00. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, un-restricted and without a small business set-aside.



The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for:

1 Year service contract for 27 Cold Storage Units – see attached RFQ Equipment listing.



POP 04/15/2023 to 04/14/2024



The minimum service requirements:

INCUBATORS:



• Priority scheduling and onsite response for all repairs during the period of performance. Priority is defined as giving priority scheduling equal to a direct contract and guaranteeing the equivalent manufacturer’s priority onsite response.

• Trained Certified Technician must be available twenty-four hours daily; weekends and holidays included.

• Coverage includes all fees associated with repairs (labor and replacement parts) for any service or repairs performed.

• Two (2) Preventive Maintenance Inspections with Calibration will be performed over the term of the contract

• Inspection and/or Calibration labels will be affixed to each unit upon

completion of each inspection.

• After each Preventative Maintenance visit, a Certificate of Preventive Maintenance, Certificate of Calibration and Detailed Equipment status report shall be provided listing all inspection findings.

• Unlimited phone and e-mail technical support

• Loaner units shall be covered and available during in shop repairs





The minimum service requirements:

FREEZERS OR REFRIGERATORS:



• Priority scheduling and onsite response for all repairs during the period of performance. Priority is defined as giving priority scheduling equal to a direct contract and guaranteeing the equivalent manufacturer’s priority onsite response.

• Trained Certified Technician must be available twenty-four hours daily; weekends and holidays included.

• Coverage includes all fees associated with repairs (labor and replacement parts) for any service or repairs performed.

• TWO (2) Preventive Maintenance Inspection which shall include these services: With ONE Point Temperature Calibration performed

• Inspection and/or Calibration labels will be affixed to each unit upon

completion of each inspection.

• After each Preventative Maintenance visit, a Certificate of Preventive Maintenance, Certificate of Calibration and Detailed Equipment status report shall be provided listing all inspection findings.

• Unlimited phone and e-mail technical support

• Loaner units shall be covered and available during in-shop repairs

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Invoicing Information:

• All invoicing will be billed quarterly in arrears

Quote Instructions:

All offers shall include:

• All service terms, conditions and exclusions as a part of the quoted service, shall be included as an attachment to the quotation. Referenced or linked terms and conditions will not be considered nor considered for award.

• Must list and address all service requirements

• All equipment must be quoted separately and in the same order as the equipment list attached. If not quoted in same order as the equipment listing, your quote will not be considered.

• All instruments MUST be listed on quote, in other words, “NO” partial quotes will be accepted..

• Period of Performance must be included on quote



Place of Performance: NIH, 9 West Watkins Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, United States. FOB: Destination



The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: Technical capability to meet the service requirements and price.



By providing an offer to this RFQ, confirms your facilities acceptance, that the following Government Terms and conditions shall prevail over this award:



The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (NOV 2021)



FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEC 2022)



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 FAR 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)



52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

(OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26



The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:



FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (DEC 2022)



FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (DEC 2022)

*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 (NOV 2021)



FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)



FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)



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 April 02, 2023 @ 8:00 EST



Offers may be e-mailed to Diana Rohlman (E-Mail/ diana.rohlman@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-2167497). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)



All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Diana Rohlman at diana.rohlman@nih.gov.


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Contracting Office Address
  • 5601 FISHERS LANE, SUITE 3D11
  • BETHESDA , MD 20892
  • USA
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