This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation number W913E521Q0034 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This requirement is a total set-aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811219 – Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Manufacturing, which has a size standard of $22M. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) requires repair service for two (2) of their existing sliding microtomes used to prepare ice specimens for analysis in extreme cold conditions (at 0 deg F). Specifications: The microtome must be disassembled, polished and all mechanical connections (stage lift and lever mount, sliding mechanism and blade position) realigned to a precision of +/- 0.1 mm. The system must be treated with an anti-corrosive finish. All labels and stickers must be preserved –removed before servicing and reattached after completion. The services necessary include but are not limited to the following: 1) Repair, refurbish, and recondition two (2) sliding microtomes to include all actions needed to realign all sliding, stage, and adjust components to within 0.1 mm precision. 2) Following completion of services and repairs, recondition the surface of both microtomes with a corrosion resistant coating. 3) Replace all stickers and labels to the surface of the refinished microtomes. Please reference the attached RFQ for quote submittal instructions and applicable provisions and clauses. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: ability to meet the required technical specifications and price. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote represents the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) offer. The vendor is requested to provide clear quotes showing that their products meet all the listed requirements in order to ensure the technical experts see that an offered product will meet all the required standards. Quotes that are ambiguous or are missing required information may be disqualified. FOB Destination: Hanover, NH 03755-1290. The equipment will be shipped to the vendor and must be returned to CRREL. Payment Terms: Net 30 Please provide responses to this notice, no later than Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 12:00 PM, Central Daylight Time (CDT) to:
[email protected] Telephone responses will not be accepted. *Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete representations and certifications. For more information, review the SAM website at https://sam.gov/.