Solicitation Number:

RFQ8243

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this acquisition is RFQ8243 and the solicitation is being issued as a request for quotations. This solicitation document and its incorporated provisions are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-26). This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is not a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334510 and the Small Busines Size Standard is 500 employees. Small and disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit a quotation on this requirement. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) has a requirement to procure a Gel Imaging Unit. The gel imaging unit shall have the following listed components. 1) Chemical Imaging Unit 2) Darkroom 3) TRUE 16bit, 1.4 megapixel cooled camera 4) 1.4 megapixel/5.5 megapixel using effective pixel technology (EPT) 5) Motorized zoom lens with lens feedback (Total Recall) 6) Seven position filter holder with one UV filter - motor driven 7) UV Transilluminator 20x20 cm 8) Neutral Density Filter 9) Epi white 10) White light pad (fold down) 11) Epi RGB/UV (LED Lighting unit) 12) Digital Thermal Printer Kit 13) Laptop with built-in 14" monitor and camera power supply 14) Imaging Analysis Software 15) Acquisition software. The Government intends to make a Best Value Buy from the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantages to the government. The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate offers: a) Price: b) Delivery and Installation c) Manufacturers warranty.

The FOB Point shall be Destination, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892. The government will award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor. All responses will be considered by the agency. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items: Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the Provision FAR 52.212.3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions of Commercial Items; FAR52.212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders- Commercial Items; FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act, also applies. To be considered for an award, offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201 (a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR at: www.ccr.gov/ 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.

Copies of the aforementioned clauses are available upon request by telephone to Mrs. Karen Kirin Armstrong on (301) 594-5344. All responsible sources may submit offer that will be considered by this Agency. Offers must be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. Daylight Saving Time September 22, 2008. For delivery through the Postal Service, the address is NIH/NIAID/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive Room 2NE70A, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-4812. Electronic transmission will not be accepted. Request for information concerning this requirement are to be addressed to Mrs. Karen Kirin Armstrong on (301) 594-5344. Collect calls will not be accepted.

Contracting Office Address:

10401 Fernwood Drive, Suite 2NE70, MSC 4811
Bethesda, Maryland 20817

Place of Performance:

The National Institutes of Health NIAID
10401 Fernwood Rd. Rm 2NE70
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
United States

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