This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 75D301-24-Q-78265 being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Description: The Government desires to purchase trypsin-immobilized liquid chromatography columns for the Clinical Chemistry Branch (CCB) within NCEH/CDC. The Perfinity trypsin columns (product #100-1008) are specifically designed to work online and provide a fast trypsin digestion and a continuous sample analysis on the Perfinity Workstations. The line items required are included as Attachment 1 to this RFQ. Delivery is required on or before 9/20/2024. Delivery will be made to: CDC Distribution Center (Warehouse) 3719 North Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341-2221 Attachments: Attachment 1 – Line Items The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services does not apply. Offerors should submit a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically). An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All Offerors shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Oct 2018) Due Date: All quotes shall be submitted by 5:00PM EDT 8/22/2024 via e-mail to Jillian Martinez at
[email protected] Questions: Submit technical questions via e-mail to Jillian Martinez at
[email protected] on or before 5:00 PM EDT 8/20/2024. Telephonic (verbal) questions will not be addressed. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the RFQ. Quote Submission: Quotes shall be sent electronically via e-mail to Jillian Martinez at
[email protected] All quotes shall include one (1) separate copy of each of the items listed below. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration of award. Offerors must submit each item of quote in a separate electronic attachment clearly identified as described below. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote. Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a single, firm fixed price purchase order to a responsible vendor submitting a firm fixed price quotation for all the brand-name specified products in compliance with the products herein and Attachment 1 – Line Items. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quotation. Technical – Offeror shall provide all the required brand-name products specified in the solicitation - Perfinity Trypsin Columns product #100-1008. Offeror shall be authorized to sell Perfinity Trypsin Columns. The Perfinity trypsin columns (product #100-1008) are specifically designed to work online and provide a fast trypsin digestion and a continuous sample analysis on the Perfinity Workstations. The proprietary item requested is needed to operate the Perfinity instruments and perform protein analysis for the laboratory and other DLS projects. This is important to meet CLIA requirements of the protein detection method in our labolatory. Other trypsin-immobilized liquid chromatography columns that were tested did not provide the desired temperature stability and long-term rugged performance. Price – Quotations shall be firm fixed price. Volume 1: Pricing for each of the line items detailed in Attachment 1 – Line Items, to include a total price. Volume 1 shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length, minimum 12-point font. Page limitation includes any drawings, charts, pictures, etc., and excludes section dividers, table of contents, figures/tables, glossary of terms and cross-referencing indices and resumes - all of which are not considered content pages. Volume 2: Offerors Representations and Certifications - a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically). An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All Offerors shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Provisions and Clauses: 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) 352.239-78 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (Feb 2024) (Deviation) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.232-39 Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations. (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors. (Mar 2023) 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations. (Dec 2015) 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Feb 2022) 352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (Feb 2024) (Deviation) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989) The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of clause) CDCP_G009 Contracting Officer (Jul 1999) a. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds. No person other than the Contracting Officer can make any changes to the terms, conditions, general provisions, or other stipulations of this contract. b. No information, other than that which may be contained in an authorized modification to this contract, duly issued by the Contracting Officer, which may be received from any person employed by the United States Government, or otherwise, shall be considered grounds for deviation from any stipulation of this contract. (End of clause) CDC0_G018 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Feb 2018) (a) The Government shall use electronic funds transfer to the maximum extent possible when making payments under this contract. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer –System for Award Management, in Section I, requires the contractor to designate in writing a financial institution for receipt of electronic funds transfer payments. (b) In the case that EFT information is not within the System of Award Management, FAR 52.232-34 requires mandatory submission of Contractor’s EFT information directly to the office designated in this contract to receive that information (hereafter: “designated office”); see below. The contractor shall submit the EFT information within the form titled “ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form” to the address indicated below. Note: The form is either attached to this contract (see Section J, List of Attachments) or may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer or the CDC Office of Financial Resources at 678-475-4510. (c) In cases where the contractor has previously provided such information, i.e., pursuant to a prior contract/order, and been enrolled in the program, the form is not required unless the designated financial institution has changed. (d) The completed form shall be mailed after award, but no later than 14 calendar days before an invoice is submitted, to the following address: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources (OFR) P.O. Box 15580 Atlanta, GA 30333 Or – Fax copy to: 404-638-5342 (End of clause)