J066--FY20: Pipette Calibration Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation is attached. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. Period of performance is 04/01/2020 03/31/2021. The is a base year with four (4) one-year options requirement. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380 with a small business size of $16.5 Million. This solicitation starts 02/13/2020 and will end 03/02/2020 at 4:30 PM EST. Questions are due not later than 02/21/2020 at 4:30 PM EST. The Network Contracting Office 8-RPO East intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for Pipette Calibration Services, as identified within the Statement of Work (SOW) for Gainesville VAMC, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. This procurement is a 100% set aside for Women Own Small Businesses (WOSB). All offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record shall be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. Contractors interested in providing these services should submit their quotes via email to [email protected]. Quotes shall be received 03/02/2020 at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time Zone and reference the solicitation number. Please direct all questions regarding this procurement to Shirley. Courtney, Contracting Specialist by email: [email protected] and/or phone at 351-381-5705. The deadline for questions is 02/21/2020 at 11AM EST.

PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO CLARIFY THE CLOSING DATE: 03/02/2020 AT 4:30 PM EST. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation is attached. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. Period of performance is 04/01/2020 03/31/2021. The is a base year with four (4) one-year options requirement. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380 with a small business size of $16.5 Million. This solicitation starts 02/13/2020 and will end 03/02/2020 at 4:30 PM EST. Questions are due not later than 02/21/2020 at 4:30 PM EST. The Network Contracting Office 8-RPO East intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for Pipette Calibration Services, as identified within the Statement of Work (SOW) for Gainesville VAMC, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. This procurement is a 100% set aside for Women Own Small Businesses (WOSB). All offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record shall be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. Contractors interested in providing these services should submit their quotes via email to [email protected]. Quotes shall be received 03/02/2020 at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time Zone and reference the solicitation number. Please direct all questions regarding this procurement to Shirley. Courtney, Contracting Specialist by email: [email protected] and/or phone at 351-381-5705. The deadline for questions is 02/21/2020 at 11AM EST.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES: Where are any questions/answers posted in regard to this Solicitation? No, questions/answers will be posted 02/27/2020. All information in references to this requirement can be found on Beta.sam.gov. In the bid, how do account for an Allowance for repairs/replacement parts needed? Allowance for repairs /replacement parts can be included in the quoted price or billed after acceptance. Also, see information in the SOW under Contractor Task, item 4. The contractor shall guarantee the pipette calibration for 6 months and recalibrate or, if feasible, repair pipettes that fail within 6 months of calibration date at no additional charge when they are sent to the contractor. What is the public website where I can find the information posted from the previous bidder? beta.sam.gov/ can be utilized to reference the previous award. The previous award contract number is VA248-15-P-1567. The award notice provides limited information, the awardee and dollar value. Do you want all 52 pages of the solicitation emailed back to you? No, there is not requirement to return the solicitation package back. However, please ensure to read the instructions to the offerors and submit the required documents. Can we let you know in a summary using the guidelines on page 28 of 52 Instructions to Offerors for submission of this RFQ? All documents will be emailed to [email protected] per FBO description. Can we get a copy of the last cert for a variable and fixed pipette so we can see how many reads you require for each pipette and how many volumes you need per pipette? No copy of the last cert will be provided. Necessary number of reads to calculate statistics required by CAP. For adjustable pipettes, each volume the pipette is able to measure shall be tested. Can you confirm there are no multi-channel pipettes and you only need AS Left Data Reports? There are no multi-channel pipettes. Scope: Page 5, indicates that all pipettes have to be done within an 8-hour workday. Is this correct or can one technician be there 2-3 days during the 8-hour period? Contractor Responsibilities: Page 6, section C. What type of documentation on the report do you need that states we meet the CAP requirements? Is our ISO Accreditation logo on the report meet this requirement? See required information in the first paragraph of the Scope, items 2 and 3 under Contractor s Responsibility and item 3 under Contractor s Tasks. Accreditation logo without required information is not sufficient. The attachment: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice: page 2 of 2 indicates: This procurement is a 100% set aside for Women Owned Small Business (WOSB). Does this mean only Women owned companies can bid on this solicitation? Yes