BULK LIQUID NITROGEN DELIVERY AND TELEMETRY SERVICE

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-2056807 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) 2021-03, Effective 02/16/2021. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325120, Industrial Gas

Manufacturing, with a small business size standard size of 1,000 employees.This requirement is set-aside for small business.Background and description of requirement:The Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research (LMVR) studies disease-transmitting insects and broad areas of malaria biology and pathogenesis at locations on the National Institutes of Health campus and overseas. Basic discoveries support the development of new drug treatments, diagnostic tools, and vaccines. The LMVR environment is highly collaborative and is organized to foster research teamwork by experts in various disciplines of the biological, physical, and medical sciences.​​​​​The labs the building use freezers to store samples and other research items. The freezers use Liquid Nitrogen to keep the inventory frozen.The lab needs an electronic level monitor system that will report the tank levels to forecast the next delivery date and send alerts when needed and gas delivered.The requirement for the BASE year is for approximately:44,000 CCF Liquid Nitrogen, Grade 4.8Constant Telemetry MonitoringDelivery (bi-weekly)QTY 1 Tank, size 3000 GallonPlace of Delivery: 12735 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852Delivery Date/Period of Performance and approx. QTYBASE: 04/01/2021-03/31/2022 QTY 44,000 CCFOY1:  04/01/2022-03/31/2023 QTY 46,000 CCFOY2:  04/01/2023-03/31/2024 QTY 48,000 CCFOY3:  04/01/2024-03/31/2025 QTY 50,000 CCFOY4:  04/01/2025-03/31/2026 QTY 52,000 CCF*Please include your DUNS number on quote*Include response to FAR 52.204-26 attachment and return with quote*Include response to FAR 52.204-24 if applicableSubmission shall be received not later than 10:00 a.m. EST, March 17, 2021.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; price, capability to meet the requirements, delivery and the best value to the government.The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 2020)FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2021)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 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)The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018)FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2021)*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Jan 2017)FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015)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 & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.Offers may be e-mailed to Ms. Skye Duffner, (E-Mail/ skye.duffner@nih.gov 406-802-6092). 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 Ms. Skye Duffner at skye.duffner@nih.gov.