Ion Chef System acquisition

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION WORKFORM (1) Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (2) Date: 4/21/2020 (3) Year: 2020 (4) Contracting Office Zip Code: 20892 (5) Project Service Code: 6640 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6) Contracting Office Address: 6710B Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 (7) Subject/Title: Ion Chef System acquisition (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: NICHD-20-086 (9) Closing Response Date: 4/28/2020 (10) Contact Point: Amber Harris (11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD (12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD (13) Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD (14) Contractor Award Date: TBD (15) Contractor Name: TBD (16) Description: (Background) (i) “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.” (ii) The solicitation number is NICHD-20-086 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05 effective 03-30-2020. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1,000. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. (v) The Contractor Requirements are listed below: 1.0 PURCHASE ORDER TITLE Ion Chef System acquisition 2.0 BACKGROUND The NIDDK has a requirement for library preparation instrumentation that is compatible with the Ion GeneStudio S5. The NIDDK is currently using the Ion OneTouch 2 System for sample preparation on the Ion GeneStudio S5 Series. (Next generation Sequencer). This enables automated template preparation workflows into a single system. It provides scalable template preparation for all Ion semiconductor sequencing chips, can accommodate parallel processing of multiple samples per day through modular design, and supports multiplex samples. This system supports up to 400 bases on the Ion GeneStudio S5 instrument. The current system is a way to manually perform library preparations, template preparations and chip loading for the Ion GeneStudio S5. 3.0 OBJECTIVE We would like to purchase the The Ion Chef System offers simple, automated library prep, template prep, and chip loading for Ion Torrent sequencers, GeneStudioS5. 4.0 SALIENT / REQUIRED FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Minimized sources of user-introduced variability • Helps to save time and labor • Supports sequencing preparation for the Ion S5, Ion PGM, Ion Proton systems • Simplified Workflow • Features Automated Ion Ampliseq library preparation, template preparation, and chip loading • Has Cartridge-based reagent system • Possesses Sample and reagent-tracking capability • Intuitive user interface • On-board diagnostics 5.0 TASKS AREAS Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor shall perform all of the detailed Task Areas listed below: (The Task areas include all testing requirements, purity protocols, sample shipping, inside delivery, removal of shipping debris, installation, training, special consideration for International Shipments that may require additional broker fees & customs documents, need-by delivery dates, warranty information, number of staff required to complete your project, technical support, software updates, etc. 5.1 Task Area 1 – Delivery of Ion Chef System 5.2 Task Area 2 – Training 6.0 PURCHASE ORDER TYPE This Purchase Order is to be a firm fixed price. 7.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the place of installation - National Institutes of Health, NIDDK, PECRB, GENOMICS BUILDING, 445 N. 5TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85004. 8.0 BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION Thermo Fisher Scientific ION CHEF SYSTEM The NIDDK is currently using the Ion OneTouch 2 System for sample preparation on the Ion GeneStudio S5 Series. (Next generation Sequencer). This enables automated template preparation workflows into a single system. It provides scalable template preparation for all Ion semiconductor sequencing chips, can accommodate parallel processing of multiple samples per day through modular design, and supports multiplex samples. This system supports up to 400 bases on the Ion GeneStudio S5 instrument. The current system is a way to manually perform library preparations, template preparations and chip loading for the Ion GeneStudio S5. For continuity of research, the new equipment must coordinate, connect, and interface with the existing Ion OneTouch 2 System for sample preparation on the Ion GeneStudio S5 Series. Therefore, the Ion Chef System acquisition is essential to the NIDDK’s requirement and a “brand name or equal” description cannot be used. The Ion Torrent Ion Chef System simplifies the workflow for Ion GeneStudio S5 Series, Ion PGM, and Ion Proton systems, providing an automated, walk-away workflow solution for Ion AmpliSeq library preparation and reproducible template preparation and chip loading. Specifically, the NIDDK requires the following features: • Intuitive instrument set-up for all automated workflows • Increased lab productivity—just 15 minutes of set-up time • Flexible Ion 550 Chef Workflow—1 or 2 loaded chips per run, with no loss of reagents  Reduced user intervention enables reproducible chip loading for users of any experience level  Sample and reagent tracking with onboard tracking system • Expanded Ion Chef System capabilities enable automation of Ion AmpliSeq library generation • Accommodates one- or two-pool Ion AmpliSeq research panels for DNA analysis (vi) Period of Performance: Within 60 Days After Date of Award (viii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is applicable. Award will be made to the contractor providing the most advantageous quote to the Government. Technical factors and price considered. The contractor will be technically evaluated on providing the Ion Chef System to brand name specifications. (x) FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, is applicable. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision. (xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Including the following clauses and Prohibitions: i. 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)) ii. 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)) iii. 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O. 13126). iv. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities v. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity vi. 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities vii. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons viii. 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83) ix. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases x. 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (xiii) Additional Contract Requirements: None (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable. (xv) Offers shall be submitted via email to [email protected] (17) Place of Contract Performance: National Institute of Health, NIDDK 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 (18) Set-aside Status: This requirement is set aside for small business.