This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NICHD-21-197 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 511216 with a size standard of $41.5m. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to contract on a sole source basis with Bitplane Inc of Concord, MA to procure the following software: Product# BPI-IM97-FL Imaris 9.7 for Neuroscientists (FL) – Quantity (1) EA Bitplane Inc is the direct provider and sole provider of (standalone) Imaris software. The Imaris Neuroscientist Analysis Software provides a greatly improved analysis technology. The Imaris provides high-quality product support services and customer service reliability. They also provide free on-site training for the Imaris software use and applications at the NIH in the form of multi-day workshops. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items – Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. Note: The contractor/offeror must provide a completed copy of FAR 52.204-24, "Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment" with their quote in response to this solicitation. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. Interested vendors with the capability of providing the government the needed items and services (if applicable) specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to
[email protected]. Offers must also be accompanied by, delivery timeframe, descriptive literature, warranties and other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. All respondents (outside of Bitplane) must be an authorized reseller and must provide documentation confirming authorization and certified capability from the manufacturer to resell/distribute/provide all items/components etc. and services (if applicable) identified in this notice. Responses to this notice without this confirmation from the manufacturer will be considered as an invalid response/submission. Quotations will be due within ten calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis by NLT July 24, 2021, by 2:00 p.m. EST. via email. The quotation must reference “Solicitation number” NICHD-21-197 and Solicitation number NICHD-21-197 must be on the subject line of the email. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be sent via email to
[email protected]. Attention: Tina Robinson, by the date and time mentioned above. Any questions must be sent via email to
[email protected] and must include solicitation# NICHD-21-197 in the subject line of email. Note: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certifications for all awards in the SAM database @WWW.SAM.GOV.