SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Centrifugal Hematology Analyzer
- Notice Date
- 3/21/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- N62645 Naval Medical Logistics Command 693 Neiman Street Ft. Detrick, MD
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N6264512T0096
- Response Due
- 4/10/2012
- Archive Date
- 5/10/2012
- Point of Contact
- Jason Winings 301-619-4523
- E-Mail Address
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jason.winings.ctr@med.navy.mil
(jason.winings.ctr@med.navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals [or quotes] are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N62645-12-T-0096. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-57 are incorporated. It is the contractor ™s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. The NAICS code is 334516, with a small business size of 500 employees. This is a Full and Open Competition requirement; all qualified vendors are encouraged to submit a proposal. THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUIVALENT PROCUREMENT. The Naval Medical Logistics Command request responses from qualified sources capable of providing : (1) QBC STAR Centrifugal Hematology Analyzer (includes a users & operators manual) (6640015102492) (1) QBC STAR Tubes (Box of 100) (6640015879896) (1) Pelican Case w/custom foam (1) Shipping and Handling (1)Patient ID Upgrade Kit (1)STAR Extended Service Warranty (1)Users and Ops. Manual SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: The USS Naval Fleet has a requirement for a Hematology Analyzer that operates using dry reagents. The hematology analyzer shall be automated capable of measuring the following parameters: WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Plt, Neutrophil%, Lymph%, mixed%, Neutrophil#, Lymph#, RDW-SD(red cell distribution of width-standard deviation), RDW-CV (Red Cell Volume Distribution Width), MPV. The unit shall be a 3 part differential unit with the capability of processing and analyzing reticulocytes. The unit shall be able to operate within the following electrical parameters: 120V/60Hz Other considerations: 1. All equipment and accessories shall be new from the manufacturer. Used or refurbished equipment, or equipment obtained from a third party shall not be accepted. 2. Voltage required “ If overseas, voltage requirements may vary. 3. Cost of shipping equipment overseas, if applicable, needs to be considered. 4. Is item stand-alone or does it attach to the room or something else (see Installation below). Delivery and Installation: On-site delivery and standard equipment to the following address: HUNTINGTON INGALLS COSAL WAREHOUSE 1420 SAMS AVE HARAHAN LA 70123-5566 De-Install “ N/A Regulatory Requirements: The hematology analyzer and all of the components, shall be compliant with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements to market and deliver medical products for use in the United States of America, even should delivery be requested outside of the United States. The claims made for the product shall comply with the regulations of the FDA with respect to products for marketing and delivery of a medical product for use in the United States of America, even should delivery be requested outside of the United States. INSPECTION: Unless otherwise specified in the order, the offeror is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable offer, which shall represent best value to the Government. Award shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors (ie. technical conformance to the requirements of the solicitation). Evaluation of price will be based on the offeror ™s total price for all line items as delivered to the specified destination. Past Performance is not an evaluation factor for this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technically acceptable in conformance to the requirements of the solicitation (proposal will have to meet or exceed the acceptability standards for non-cost factors) 2. Price (all CLINs shall be priced) The offeror ™s initial proposal shall contain the offeror ™s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government reserves the right to make no award as a result of this solicitation. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Offerers shall provide sufficient technical documentation (including but not limited to: product literature, specifications) to allow for a thorough evaluation of the proposal. Additionally, the vendor shall fully explain their ability to meet the requirements above. Shipping shall be FOB Destination. Quote shall specify the Total Price. Quotes will be evaluated for Completeness (all CLINS are priced). Adequate competition is anticipated for this acquisition. The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offerors shall submit firm-fixed pricing for all above requirements. Include commercial price lists and if applicable, any FSS schedule numbers and pricing. Include any applicable discounts to the Government. Other Administrative Instructions: Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov; provide DUNS number; Cage Code and TIN. FAR Provisions & Clauses: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors---Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the exception of (d), (h), and (i) of the clause, which are RESERVED; FAR 52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions---Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In compliance with said clause, the following FAR clauses apply: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers with disabilities; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ”Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 ALT I with RFP response. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order.] Additional contract terms and conditions that may be applicable are: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders---Commercial Items, In compliance with said clause, following additional DFARS clauses apply: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements; 252.227-7015, Technical Data ”Commercial Items; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Quotes/Proposals shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment. Proposals are due by 10am Eastern Time on 10 April 2012. No phone calls accepted.
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