AKTA Avant 25

MODIFICATION #2: This modification is to answer questions received to date in response to this notice. Please see attachment #3. These product codes replace those listed in attachment #2. This is a notice of intent for the National Library of Medicine (NLM), to negotiate a sole source procurement with Global Life Sciences Solutions USA, LLC at 100 Results Way, Marlborough, MS 01752. This procurement is to provide AKTA Avant 25, including all accessories. The Government believes that only one source can satisfy the agency’s requirement and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) - Soliciting from a single source. The Government research depends on use of a high-throughput chromatography system that keeps the samples cool both while loading and during fractionation. The following considerations have been made: The Äkta Avant is currently the ONLY chromatography system on the market with built-in sample refrigeration. The only competitor (BioRad NGC Discover 100 Pro) does not offer a built-in system. The Äkta Avant is currently the ONLY chromatography system that can simultaneously hold up to 576 fractions. The only competitor (BioRad NGC Discover 100 Pro) holds only 384. The Äkta Avant is currently the ONLY chromatography system with 7 sample inlets, which allows for easy loading of cooled large-volume samples. The only competitor (BioRad NGC Discover 100 Pro) has only one sample inlet. Responses to this posting must be submitted via NLM's Electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) system at https://ecps.nih.gov/ , no later than 12:00 p.m., (Eastern-Daylight Savings Time), March 4, 2020. NOTE: For directions on using eCPS, go to https://ecps.nih.gov/ and click on "How to Submit." To submit your electronic proposal using eCPS, all offerors must have a valid NIH External Directory Account, which provides authentication and serves as a vehicle for secure transmission of documents and communication with the NLM. The NIH External Directory Account registration process may take up to 24 hours to become active. Submission of proposals by facsimile or e-mail is not accepted. All proposals received within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by NLM. Firms interested in responding to this notice must be able to provide the products and services required by NLM. The offeror shall include all information necessary to document and/or supports the qualification criteria in one clearly marked section of its proposal. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Inquiries regarding this procurement may be made to the National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 105, MSC 5488, Bethesda, Maryland 20894, Attention: Keturah Busey, Contracting Officer, on (301) 496-6546. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this order. Full text of clauses and provisions are available at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The FAR provisions and clauses sited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision of FAR 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Oct 2018). Offerors are advised to provide with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (Oct 2018).