Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION SB1341-17-RQ-0647Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-94 effective 1/19/2017.The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees. This procurement

is being issued under Full and Open Competition.NIST requires a Digital Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Instrument for use in certifying the concentration of Standard Reference Materials (SRM) that are produced in the Biosystems and Biomaterials Division in accordance with the attached SOW.This is a brand name or equal requirement. Quoters must provide the brand name or its technical equivalent identified within the Statement of Work (SOW). All part numbers listed herein are for the QX00 Droplet Digital PCR.Responsible quoters shall provide pricing for the following line item. All equipment must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award.Line Item 0001: Quantity one (1), Digital PCR, meeting all specifications in accordance with the SOW inclusive of F.O.B Destination Shipping, Installation, Operations and maintenance manual, Training for up to two NIST employees, and Warranty.DeliveryThe system must be delivered within 90 days of the date of award. The items shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination to:The National Institute of Standards and TechnologyATTN: Dr. Kenneth Cole100 Bureau DriveBuilding 301Gaithersburg, MD 20899FOB DESTINATION MEANS: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery.EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARDThe Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation.Technically acceptable means that the Contractor provides a system that meets the requirements contained in the SOW, and the requirements of the solicitation.Price will be evaluated to determine that total price is consistent with the technical portion of the quotation and is a fair and reasonable overall price to the Government.REQUIRED SUBMISSIONSAll Contractors shall submit the following:1. For the purpose of evaluation of Technical Acceptability: Documentation that confirms the contractor is capable of providing the brand name or equivalent equipment specified in the SOW. Quoters shall include a copy of the quoted system's manufacturer's specifications which confirms that the quoted system meets all of the salient characteristics of the SOW2. A firm-fixed-price quotation for the Line Item as specified in the Contract Line Item.3. A completed version of all required solicitation provisions (see attached provisions/clauses document - required submissions highlighted in blue).4. If the contractor objects to any of the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation, the contractor shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" [Contractor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)].It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to identify in their quote any exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. If the contractor does not include such a statement, the submission of a quotation in response to this solicitation will be regarded as the Contractor's acceptance of the Government's terms and conditions for inclusion into the resultant purchase order.5. Quoters shall provide an active DUNS # for the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Quoters must have an active registration at www.SAM.Gov to be considered for award.Please note that this procurement IS NOT being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If a contractor submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the contractor's FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation;DUE DATE FOR QUOTATIONSE-mail quotations are required. All quotations must be submitted via e-mail to Tish Walker, Contract Specialist at latish.walker@nist.gov Submission must be received not later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. A quotation shall be considered received when it is received in the electronic inbox of Tish Walker not later than the date and time identified herein.All questions regarding this notice must be submitted via e-mail to latish.walker@nist.gov by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Questions submitted after this date may not be addressed by the Government prior to the quotation submission deadline.PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:The clauses and provisions applicable to this solicitation can be found under Applicable Clauses & Provisions. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at https://farsite.hill.af.mil or www.acquisition.gov/far. The full text of a CAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at https://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/.ATTACHMENTS:The following attachments apply to this solicitation:1. The SOW2. Applicable Clauses & Provisions Contact Information: Latish Walker, Phone 3019750474, Email latish.walker@nist.gov Office Address :100 Bureau Drive, Building 301Room B130 Gaithersburg MD 20899-1410 Location: Acquisition Management Division Set Aside: N/A