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Details: U.s. Fda Sources Sought Notice (ssn) tissue Specimen Cassette Labeler System ssn #: 75f40124r121764 posted Date: March 4, 2024 response Date: March 14, 2024, 2:00 Pm Cdt classification: 6640 – Laboratory Equipment And Supplies naics Code: 339113 – Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing, Small Business Size 750 Employees market Research Purposes Only - Not A Request For Proposal Or Solicitation this Is A Sources Sought Notice To Determine The Availability Of Sam.gov-registered Small Businesses Capable Of Supplying The Tissue Cassette Labeler System Described Herein. This Notice Is For Planning Purposes Only, And Does Not Constitute An Invitation For Bids, Request For Proposal, Request For Quotation, Or An Indication The Government Intends To Award A Contract, Nor Does The Government Intend To Pay For Any Information Submitted As A Result Of This Notice. Your Response To The Information Requested Will Assist The Government In Determining The Appropriate Acquisition Method, Including Whether A Small Business Set-aside Is Possible. the Appropriate Naics Code For The Acquisition Is 339113 – Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing, Small Business Size 750 Employees. background And Requirement the U.s. Food And Drug Administration (fda) Office Of Acquisitions And Grants Services (oags) Presents This Sources Sought Notice (ssn) On Behalf Of The National Center For Toxicological Research (nctr) To Identify Existing Small Businesses Capable Of Providing Scientific Laboratory Tissue Cassette Labeler Systems Meeting The Technical Requirements Set Forth Below. nctr Requires A Tissue Cassette Labeler For Its Necropsy Lab To Easily Identify Cassettes Containing Organ And Tissue Samples In Accordance With Scientific Protocol Processing. This Labeling System Will Support All Studies Which Require Histopathology And Will Replace An Existing Labeler Which Is No Longer Functional. Since Labeler Malfunctions Over Time Can Cause Delays In Tissue Processing And Therefore Potentially Compromise The Quality Of Tissues And The Data Obtained From Them, Three (3) Option Years Of Preventive Maintenance For The Labeler System Are Also Required. minimum Technical Requirements For A Tissue Cassette Labeler System Are As Follows: *shall Be A “bench-top” Tissue Specimen Labeler System With A Footprint No Larger Than 30”x30”; *capable Of Printing Single Cassette On Demand And In Batches, And 1d And 2d Barcodes; *shall Be Windows 10 Compatible And Upgradable To Later Versions Of Windows, I.e., W11 Or Later; *shall Be Compatible With Document Management System “nice Label” And Preclinical Software Platform “pristima”; *shall Be Capable Of Printing On Any Brand Of Cassette, With Or Without Lids; *shall Have A Per-label Print Speed Of 3 Seconds Or Less; *shall Include Customizable Templates; *shall Perform As Described/advertised After 14 Days Of Non-use; *shall Include A Collection Tray System That Holds A Minimum Of 50 Printed Cassettes; *shall Include Cassette Printing Pc Software Disk For Text And Barcodes And Be Capable Of Interfacing With A Pc And/or Lis (laboratory Information Systems); Software Shall Be Provided With System For Initial Loading Of Software And For Reloading After A Pc “crash;” *shall Include Minimum Cassette Capacity Of 400 Cassettes Utilizing A Minimum Of 6 Cassette Hoppers To Allow For Multiple Cassette Colors; *shall Be Configured For Ac Power Requirement Of 220-240v; *shall Include Installation And On-site Training Of Fda Personnel; *shall Include A Minimum Two-year (24 Months) Full Manufacturer’s Warranty. minimum Technical Requirements For Each Of Three (3) Option Years Of Preventive Maintenance And Repair Service Are As Follows: *shall Include One (1) Planned On-site Preventive Maintenance For The Labeler System To Maintain Optimal Functionality; *on-site Response Time Of 3 Business Days From Receipt Of Fda Service Request (repairs Only); *shall Include Unlimited On-site Repair Services By Factory-trained Technicians And/or Certified Engineers Within 3-5 Days Of Reported Problem; *access By The Fda Technical Representative (tr) And System Operator Personnel To The Manufacturer’s Call Center For Remote Technical Assistance, *priority Access To Technical Support (e-mail And Telephone) Mondays - Fridays (excluding Federal Holidays) Between The Hours Of 8:00 Am - 5:00 Pm Eastern (prevailing) Time; *all Maintenance And Repair Service Activities Shall Be Performed By Factory-trained And Certified Technicians And/or Engineers, Following Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Specifications, Manuals, And Service Bulletins, Using Oem Replacement Parts, Components, Subassemblies, Etc.; *software, Firmware, And Hardware Upgrades And Updates As Required By The Oem; *all Preventive Maintenance And Repair Service Pricing Shall Be Inclusive Of Labor, Travel, Replacement Parts, Components, Subassemblies, Etc. service Records And Reports *the Contractor Shall, Commensurate With The Completion Of Each Preventive Maintenance Or Repair Service Visit (inclusive Of Warranty Service), Provide The End-user Of The Equipment With A Copy Of A Field Service Report/ticket Identifying The Equipment Name, Manufacturer, Model Number, And Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Serviced, A Detailed Description Of The Work Performed, The Test Instruments Or Other Equipment Used To Perform The Service, The Name(s) And Contact Information Of The Technician Who Performed The Service, And For Information Purposes, The On-site Hours Expended, And Parts/components Replaced. In Addition, The Contractor Shall Provide A Written Report To The Fda Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) And Contract Specialist, Summarizing All Maintenance Activities (including Warranty Work) Each Time Service Is Performed. preventive Maintenance And/or Repair Service Shall Not Be Scheduled During Federal Holidays Or Federal Closures As Determined By Executive Orders Or Opm.gov. Federal Holidays Are As Follows: new Year’s Day martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday washington’s Birthday memorial Day juneteenth Day independence Day labor Day columbus Day veterans Day thanksgiving Day christmas Day if Your Firm Is Considered A Small Business Source Under North American Industry Classification System (naics) 339113 – Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing, Small Business Size 750 Employees, And Believe That Your Firm Is Capable Of Providing These Services, Please Submit A Capability Statement By E-mail To Timothy.walbert@fda.hhs.gov. By The Date And Time Specified Above, Providing All Information As Required Below. contract Type: Commercial Item-firm Fixed Price period(s) Of Performance (estimated Based On Agency Acceptance Of Labeler System): warranty: 24 Months From Date Of Delivery And Acceptance Of Labeler System option Year 1: 12 Consecutive Months Commencing Upon Expiration Of Warranty Period option Year 2: 12 Consecutive Months Commencing Upon Expiration Of Option Year 1 option Year 3: 12 Consecutive Months Commencing Upon Expiration Of Option Year 2 delivery Address: u.s. Food And Drug Administration nctr-pathology bldg. 5b, Room 5b-158 3900 Nctr Road jefferson, Ar 72079-9501 responses To This Sources Sought Notice Shall Unequivocally Demonstrate The Respondent Is Currently Engaged In Providing Scientific Cassette Labeler Systems And Onsite Preventive Maintenance And Repair Services Described Herein And Meeting All Technical Requirements Set Forth Above. Although The Target Audience For This Notice Are Small Businesses Or Small Businesses Capable Of Providing These Labeler Systems From Another Small Business, All Interested Parties May Respond. At A Minimum, Responses In The Form Of A Capability Statement Shall Include The Following: business Name And Bio, Sam Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Business Address, Business Website, Business Size Status (i.e., Sb, Vosb, Sdvosb, Hubzone Sb, Sdb, Wosb, Lb), Point Of Contact Name, Mailing Address (if Different From Business Address), Phone Number And Email Address; descriptive Literature, Brochures, Marketing Material, Etc., Detailing The Scientific Cassette Labeler Systems And Preventive Maintenance-repair Services Which The Responding Firm Is Regularly Engaged In Providing; Capability Statements Must Provide Sufficient Information That Unequivocally Demonstrates That The Technical Requirements And Delivery Time Identified Above Can Be Met; provide Recent (within The Last Three (3) Years) And Relevant Past Performance Information For The Manufacture And/or Sale In Which The Offeror Has Provided Same Or Substantially Similar Preventive Maintenance And Repair Services For These Types Of Cassette Labeling Systems. For Each Past Performance Reference Include The Date Of Sale, Description, Dollar Value, Client Name, Client Address, Client Point Of Contact Name, Client Point Of Contact Mailing Address (if Different From That Provided For Client), Client Point Of Contact Phone Number, Client Point Of Contact Email Address, And Name Of The Manufacturer (to Include Sam Unique Entity Identifier (uei) And Size Status) If Not The Respondent. Note: In Accordance With Far Provision 52.204-7, Offerors Are Reminded That A Firm Shall Be Actively Registered In The U.s. Government’s System For Award Management (sam) When Submitting An Offer Or Quote, And Shall Continue To Be Registered Until Time Of Award, During Performance And Through Final Payment Of Any Contract, Basic Agreement, Basic Ordering Agreement, Or Blanket Purchasing Agreement Resulting From A Solicitation; if Applicable, Standard Commercial Warranty And Payment Terms; if Applicable, Identification Of The Firm's Gsa Schedule Contract(s) By Schedule Number And Sin’s That Are Applicable To This Potential Requirement Are Also Requested; if A Large Business, Provide Documentation Of Any Subcontracting Opportunities Which Exist For Small Business Concerns; though This Is Not A Request For Quote, Informational Pricing Is Encouraged; the Government Is Not Responsible For Locating Or Securing Any Information, Not Identified In The Response; respondent Shall Advise If The Products And/or Services Required Is Currently Available On A “best In Class” Or Other Government-wide Or Hhs-wide Contract. respondent Shall Provide Country (or Countries) Of Origin For The Products And/or Services Offered In Response To This Solicitation, And Shall Include Any Other Applicable Information To Enable Review And Analysis Pursuant To The Requirements Under The Buy American Act And Requirements Relating To Executive Order 14005 - Ensuring The Future Is Made In All Of America By All Of America’s Workers, In The Event That A Nonavailability Waiver Request (submitted Through The Made In America Office (miao) Digital Waiver Portal) Is Required. interested Parties Shall Respond With Capability Statements As Described Above By E-mail Only, Before 2:00 Pm (central Daylight Time - Local Prevailing Time In Jefferson, Arkansas) On March 14, 2024, To Tim Walbert, Contract Specialist, At The Following Address: Timothy.walbert@fda.hhs.gov. notice Of Intent responses To This Sources Sought Announcement Will Assist The Government In Determining Whether Or Not Any Future Requirement Similar To This One Should Be Set Aside For Small Business, Made Available To Full And Open Competition Or Procure Through Sole-source Acquisition Procedures. disclaimer And Important Notes this Notice Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract Or Otherwise Pay For The Information Provided In Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Information Provided By Respondents For Any Purpose Deemed Necessary And Legally Appropriate. Any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Is Complete And Sufficiently Detailed To Allow The Government To Determine The Organization's Qualifications To Perform The Work. Respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Information Received Or Provide Feedback To Respondents With Respect To Any Information Submitted. After A Review Of The Responses Received, A Pre‐solicitation Synopsis And/or Combined Synopsis-solicitation May Be Published On Sam/federal Contract Opportunities (formerly Fbo) At Https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. However, Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Considered Adequate Responses To A Solicitation. confidentiality And Proprietary Information no Proprietary, Classified, Confidential, Or Sensitive Information Should Be Included In Your Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Any Non‐proprietary Technical Information In Any Resultant Solicitation(s).

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Announcement Only. This Notice Does Not Constitute A Commitment By The Government. All Information Submitted In Response To This Announcement Is Voluntary. The Government Will Not Pay For Information Requested Nor Will It Compensate Any Respondent For Any Cost Incurred In Developing Information Provided To The Government. (1) Action Code. Z2 – Repair Or Alteration Of Structures And Facilities (2) Subject. Jc Pine Ridge Building 511- Dorm Siding (3) Description. The Usda Is Searching For Firms Who Can Provide Siding/sheathing/flashing Installation, Roof Modifications, Removal And Reinstallation Of Windows, Doors, And Gutters/downspouts, Deck Removal And Removal Of Other Exterior Components, And Minor Exterior Site Work On The Existing Dormitory. this Sources Sought Is Part Of Market Research, Intended To Assist The Agency In Determining If An Adequate Number Of Qualified Interested Contractors Capable Of Fulfilling The Needs Of The Government For This Anticipated Requirement Exists. The Government May Use The Responses To This Sources Sought For Information And Planning Purposes. (4) Place Of Contract Performance. This Project Is Located At The Pine Ridge Job Corps Center Campus Located Approximately 13 Miles South Of Chadron, Nebraska. The Address Is 15710 South Highway 385, Chadron, Nebraska 69337. Driving Directions Can Be Obtained By Calling The Center At 308.432.3316. (5) Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (ffp). (6) Product Or Service Code. Z2fz, Repair Or Alteration Of Other Residential Buildings (7) Naics Code. 236220, Commercial And Institutional Building Construction (8) Sources Sought Period. April 24, 2024-may 7, 2024 (9) Contracting Office Address. 2150 Centre Avenue, Bldg. E Fort Collins, Co 80526 (10) Iaw Far 36.204, The Estimated Magnitude Of The Project Is: Between $500,000 And $1,000,000. (11) Additional Information. (i) Responses To This Sources Sought Are Not Quotes/proposals/offers On Which The Usda Can Award A Contract Of Any Type. This Sources Sought Is Issued For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Itself Constitute An Rfq/rfp. The Government Does Not Intend To Award A Contract Based Only On Responses To This Sources Sought. (ii) Responses To The Sources Sought Will Not Be Returned. Responders Are Solely Responsible For All Expenses Associated With Responding To This Sources Sought. The Usda Will Not Pay For Information Received In Response To This Sources Sought. (12) Responses. To Respond To This Source Request, Please Respond Via Email With The Subject Heading “reply – Sources Sought: Jc Pine Ridge Building 511- Dorm Siding” To Shawn Atkinson, Shawn.atkinson@usda.gov. Include The Following Submittal Information: (i) Submittal Contents: Interested (small And Large) Businesses Should Submit The Following Information: (1) Company Name, Duns Number, Address, Point Of Contact, Telephone Number, And Email Address. (2) Business Type: Classification As A Large Or Small Business Under The Above Listed Naics, Small Business Administration (sba) Certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (hubzone), Veteran-owned Small Businesses (vosb), Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (sdvosb), Sba Certified Woman Owned Small Business (wosb), Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (edwosb). The Size Of A Small Business Firm Includes All Parents, Subsidiaries, Affiliates, Etc.—see 13 Cfr 121.108.) Misrepresentation Of Size Status Can Result In Penalties. (3) Statement Regarding Your Company’s Bonding Capacity. Letters From Bonding Companies Are Not Required At This Time. (4) Information Demonstrating Experience And Capability Onprojects Of Same Or Similar Size, Scope And Magnitude, And Constructed Under Similar Conditions. (5) In Addition, Businesses May Submit Existing Marketing Materials Such As Capability Statements And Brochures.

Details: ***amendment 0002 Description Updates Were Posted On 07 October 2024.*** *** Amendment 0001 Due Date Extension Was Posted On 03 October 2024. Response Due Date Has Been Updated To 15 October 2024 @ 2:00 Pm Est From 07 October 2024 @ 2:00 Pm Est.*** 1.) Synopsis: This Announcement Is Limited To Businesses That Are Classified Under The Following Classification By The Small Business Administration (sba); Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And Veteran Owned Small Business. The Proposed Services, Which Will Be Obtained By Negotiated Firm Fixed Price Contracts, Are For A Variety Of Architect/engineer Services Primarily For Roofing And Building Envelope Repair And Replacement For The Army Reserve Projects Nationwide (including U.s. Territories). Projects Outside The Primary Mission Area May Be Added At The Government's Discretion Upon Agreement Of The A/e Firm. Projects Will Be Awarded By Individual Task Orders. The Maximum Cumulative Contract Value For The Total Contract Is $15,000,000. This Is A Five-year Contract, With No Option Years. The Estimated Construction Cost Per Project Is Between Approximately $150,000 And $6,000,000. only The Firm Considered Most Highly Qualified Will Be Selected For Negotiation Of Labor Rates. Prior To Award, The Government Will Negotiate The Labor Rates To Be Included In The Contract. Work Under This Contract Will Be Subject To Satisfactory Negotiation Of Individual Task Orders. Each Task Order Issued Shall Be Firm-fixed Price. Once Selected, The Following Factors Will Be Used In Deciding Which Selected Offeror Will Be Utilized For Task Orders: Past Performance, Quality Of Deliverables, Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time, And Uniquely Specialized Experience. Estimated Start Date Is December 2024. as A Contract Specifically Procured By The Louisville District, The Selected Firms And Relevant Sub-consultants Will Be Required To Attend One Two-day Partnering Workshop Within 12 Months Of The Award Of The Idiq Contract. This Workshop Will Require The Attendance Of Representative From Project Management, Registered Roof Consultant, And Architecture Disciplines To Define The Government's Expectations Of The Offeror, Create A Positive Working Atmosphere, Encourage Open Communication, And To Identify Common Goals. Cost For These Sessions Will Be Borne By The Selected Offeror. in Accordance With Far 36.604 And The Supplements Thereto, And Upon Final Acceptance Or Termination, All Task Orders Above $35,000 Will Receive A Performance Evaluation. A Performance Evaluation May Be Prepared For Lesser Task Orders And Interim Performance Evaluations May Be Prepared At Any Time. Performance Evaluations Will Be Maintained For Use In Future Source Selections For Architect-engineer Services. 2.) Project Information: The Selected Offeror Will Be Solely Responsible For The Designs That They Produce And Will Become The Designer Of Record For Each Individual Project On Their Contract. Design For Projects Under This Contract Will Consist Primarily Of Roofing And Building Envelope Repair And Replacement For Projects Both Domestic And Located In Us Territories, For The Us Army, Us Army Reserve, Us Army National Roofing Program, Us Air Force, Us Air Force Reserve, And Other Louisville District Customers. Project Task Orders Under This Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity Contract May Include Some Or All Of The Following Types Of Roofing: Built-up Roofing, Single Ply Low Slope, Mod Bit Low Slope, Shingle Steep Slope, Hydrokinetic Metal, Hydrostatic Metal, Coating Systems, Sprayed-in-place Polyurethane, And Other Roofs Located On Army Reserve Facilities And Military Installations. a/e Services May Consist Of The Following Activities: Preparation Of Construction Solicitations For Design-bid-build (complete Design) Roof Replacement Projects; Site Investigation/assessment Of Existing Conditions; Database Data Entry And Database Management For Builder Or Other Military Inventory Management Systems, Value Engineering Services; Registered Roof Observer And Engineering Services During Construction (shop Drawing Review, Site Inspection, Etc); Design Of Demolition Or Deconstruction; Hazardous Materials Survey, Analysis, And Abatement Methodology; Construction Cost Estimates And Schedules; Technical Studies/analysis In Support Of Design For New Construction And Renovation; And Comprehensive Planning That Is Related To Future Nrp Projects. Additional A/e Support Services May Include: Hvac Renovation Design; Building Envelope Design, Design For The Renovation Of Existing Facilities; Asbestos, Lead And Pcb Surveys And/or Abatement. Other A/e Services Beyond Traditional Design May Include: Using Gps Technology To Locate Specific Coordinates At Each Facility; Facility Assessments; Updating The Army Reserve Design Criteria; Development Of Standard Designs And Value Engineering Workshops. Construction Cost Estimating Will Be Accomplished For All Design Projects Using The Current Generation And Version Of Micro-computer Aided Cost Estimating System (mii) Software (software And Database Is Available From The Government For A Nominal Fee). unless Otherwise Specified, Designs Shall Be Performed Using Computer Aided Design (cad) Technology. The A/e Firm Is Responsible For The Training And Associated Training Costs For Both Primary And Back-up Team Members. Deliverables Will Be Provided Using Autocad (.dwg) Files. 3.) Selection Criteria: Selection Criteria In Descending Order Of Importance Are Listed Below. "a" Through "d" Are Primary Factors. Criterion (e) Is A Secondary Factor And Will Only Be Used As A “tie-breaker” Among Firms That Are Essentially Technically Equal. a. Professional Qualifications: the Government's Evaluation Of Professional Qualifications Will Consider Education, Training, Certifications, Registrations, Overall Experience, Roofing And Building Envelope Design Experience, And Longevity With The Firm. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Individual Team Members Who Possess A Current Iibec Credential, Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors With More Than Five Registered Roof Consultants On Staff, And Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Individuals Who Have Performed Design Work On Military Installations To Include Army Reserve Centers. b. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: the Government's Evaluation Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competency Will Consider Example Projects In Sf330 Section F Which Include The Specialized Experience And Technical Competencies Below. The Government Also Will Consider The Same Specialized Experience And Technical Competencies Of Individual Team Members In Sf330 Section E. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. design Of Roof Replacement Projects. forensic Investigation To Determine Causes Of Roof Leaks. the Government Will Also Consider Prior Experience Between Design Team Members Working On The Same Project Included In Sf330 Section G. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide A Design Quality Management Plan In Sf330 Section H That Demonstrates A Clear Understanding Of Usace Quality Management Policies And That Details Quality Management Activities That Will Be Used In Addition To Those Required By Usace Policy. Additional Consideration Will Also Be Given For Military/usace Roof Replacement Projects. Additional Consideration Will Also Be Given For Demonstrated Experience In Performing Roof Inspections And Data Entry To Roofpro, Builder, Or Other Equivalent Roofing Database Systems. amendment 0002***************************************************************** c. Capacity: the Government's Evaluation Of The Offeror's Capacity Narrative Included In The Design Quality Management Plan In Sf330 Section H Will Consider The Offeror's Ability To Complete The Work In The Required Time With The Understanding That This Contract May Require Multiple Design Teams To Work Multiple Task Orders At Various Locations Simultaneously. Roof Inspections Must Have Been Conducted Within The Past 10 Years. Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Showing The Ability To Conduct Roof Inspections And Designs At Eight Sites Simultaneously. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. *******************************************************************amendment 0002 d. Past Performance: the Government's Evaluation Of Past Performance Will Consider The Offeror's Ability To Design Projects Within Funding Limitations, Comply With Performance Schedules, Provide High Quality Design Products, And Minimize Cost And Time Growth Of The Project During Construction. Assessment Against This Criterion Will Be Determined Primarily By Evaluating Ratings Performed In Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars), The Government-wide Evaluation Reporting Tool For All Past Performance Reports On Contracts, Or Via Those Provided In Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs). In Reviewing Past Performance Information, The Evaluation Board Will Consider The Relevancy Of The Past Performed Work In Addition To How Well The Firm Performed. Positive References From Customers And Other Verifiable Information As To Exemplary Performance May Also Be Considered As Provided In Part I, Section H Of The Sf330. See Table 2, Attachment A, For Relevancy Ratings. within Their Sf330, The Firm Shall Provide The Cpars Report Or Ppq For Each Project Identified In Section F Of The Sf330. if The Project/s Is/are Not A Federal Project Or A Cpars Report Is Not Available, The Firm Shall Complete Part I Of The Ppq, Send It To The Customers As Applicable, Request That They Complete Part Ii Of The Ppq And Return To The Firm, And Submit It With The Sf330 Submission. No Sealed Envelope Is Required. A Blank Ppq Can Be Found Attached To This Synopsis/solicitation (attachment B). The Firm Shall Provide The Full Contract Number And Task Order Number (if Applicable) For Any Federal Contract Listed In Section F Of The Sf330. the Evaluation Board May Seek And Consider Past Performance Information From Other Sources But Is Not Required To If None Is Available From Cpars Or If No Ppq Is Provided. If Little To No Relevant Past Performance Data (cpars Reports, Ppqs, Or Information In Section H) Is Available For Relevant Projects, The Firm May Be Given A Neutral Evaluation Regarding Past Performance. Cpars Reports Or Ppqs Shall Be Placed At The End Of Part I Of The Sf330 (they Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Count). e. Secondary Criteria volume Of Dod A-e Contract Awards In The Last 12 Months Work firms Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With Dod Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Procedures, Guidance And Information (pgi) 236.602-1, From Data Extracted From The Federal Procurement Data System (fpds). Firms Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Work Previously Awarded To The Firm By Dod Within The Past Twelve (12) Months With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Contracts Among Qualified A/e Firms Including Small, Disadvantaged Business Firms, And Firms That Have Not Had Prior Dod A-e Contracts. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. firms Do Not Submit Data For This Factor. The Government Will Obtain Information As Described Above. For Joint Venture (jv) Submissions, The Government Will Obtain The Data For Each Jv Partner. additional Instructions And Clarifications For Sf330: sf330 Section D: the Offerors Shall Submit An Organizational Chart As Required By Sf330 Section D. An 11" X 17" Organizational Chart Folded In Half To Fit The 8" X 11" Submission Format Will Be Acceptable. The Organizational Chart Shall Show Senior Management Who Shall Be Involved As Well As The Relative Positions In The Organization Of Each Position Noted In Section E Below. Additional Consideration Will Be Given When A Rrc Is Working In A Senior Management Position. amendment 0002***************************************************************** sf330 Section E: the Individuals Identified By The Project Roles On The Sf330 May Not Have Multiple Duties Or Be "dual-hatted." Offerors Shall Provide Individual Resumes In Sf330 Section E For Each Of The Individuals Listed Below In Lines 1 Thru 9. Resumes In Section E Can Be No More Than Two Pages In Length. Individuals Included In Sf330 Section E Must Possess The Certifications And Registrations Listed Below And Must Have Performed In Their Respective Role (i.e. Project Manager, Architect Designer, Etc.) On Projects Similar To Those Listed In Paragraph 2 Of This Solicitation For The Amount Of Time Listed Below. 1. Project Manager, Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer, 10 Years 2. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant And Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer, 10 Years 3. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant, 10 Years 4. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant, 3 Years 5. Two Registered Roof Observers, 5 Years 6. Two Registered Roof Observers, 3 Years 7. Registered Waterproofing Consultant, 5 Years 8. Registered Exterior Wall Consultant, 5 Years 9. 26. Cost Engineer, Certified Cost Engineer (cce), Certified Cost Consultant (ccc), Or Comparable Certification (american Society Of Professional Estimators Or Association For Advancement Of Cost Engineering), 10 Years ***************************************************************** Amendment 0002 sf330 Section F: for All Projects Included In Sf330 Section F, Construction Must Be Substantially Complete. Substantially Complete Is Defined As A Construction Project When The Project And/or Facility Can Be Used For Its Intended Purpose. Of The Up To Ten Projects Included In Sf330 Section F, 5 Projects Must Be Substantially Complete Within 10 Years. An Idiq Contract May Be Substituted But Must Include A Narrative Describing The Project Requirements For Specific Task Orders Under The Idiq Contract To Demonstrate Similar Projects. at A Minimum, Include One Pvc, One Hydrokinetic, One Epdm, One Mod Bit, One Shingle, And One Hydrostatic Roof Project. amendment 0002****************************************************************** sf330 Section H: in Sf330 Section H, Include An Evaluation Of Performance From The Client/owner For All Example Projects Included In Sf330 Section F. Performance Evaluations Will Not Be Counted Against The 20 Page Limit Of Sf330 Section H Or The 100 Page Limit For The Entire Sf330. in Sf330 Section H, Each Offeror Shall Present A Design Quality Management Plan Including An Explanation Of The Firm's Management Approach; Management Of Sub-consultants (if Applicable); Quality Control Procedures (for Plans, Specification, Design Analysis And Electronic Documents); Procedures To Insure That Internal Resources Are Not Over Committed; And An Organizational Chart Showing The Inter-relationship Of Management And Various Team Components (including Sub-consultants). The Design Quality Management Plan Shall Also Include A Capacity Narrative Describing The Offeror's Ability To Complete The Work With Available Resources. Offeror Shall Show An Ability To Handle Surges Of Up To 20 Five (5) Simultaneous Site Investigations And Designs. Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Showing The Ability To Conduct Roof Inspections And Designs At Ten (10) Sites Simultaneously. **************************************************************** Amendment 0002 4.) System For Award Management: to Be Eligible For Award, A Firm Must Have A Unique Entity Identifier And Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) Database, Via The Sam Internet Site At Https://www.sam.gov. 5.) Offeror's Questions And Comments technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds Are To Be Submitted Via Bidder Inquiry In Projnet At Http://www.projnet.org/projnet. As Noted Below, Offerors Shall Not Submit Their Proposals Via Projnet. Offerors Shall Submit Their Proposals In Accordance With The Provisions Stated In The Solicitation. to Submit And Review Bid Inquiry Items, Bidders Will Need To Be A Current Registered User Or Self-register Into The System. the Solicitation Number Is: W912qr25r0003 the Bidder Inquiry Key Is: Jbdq7x-wv2dha specific Instructions For Projnet Bid Inquiry Access: a. From The Projnet Home Page Linked Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. b. Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. c. Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Above. d. Email. Enter The Email Address You Would Like To Use For Communication. e. Select Continue. A Page Will Then Open Stating A User Account Was Not Found And Will Ask You To Create One Using The Provided Form. f. Enter Your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, And Time Zone. Make Sure To Remember Your Secret Question And Answer As They Will Be Used From This Point On To Access The Projnet System. g. Select Add User. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Registered Within Projnet And Are Currently Logged Into The System. specific Instructions For Future Projnet Bid Inquiry Access: • For Future Access To Projnet, You Will Not Be Emailed Any Type Of Password. You Will Utilize Your Secret Question And Secret Answer To Log In. • From The Projnet Home Page Linked Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. • Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. • Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Above. • Email. Enter The Email Address You Used To Register Previously In Projnet. • Select Continue. A Page Will Then Open Asking You To Enter The Answer To Your Secret Question. • Enter Your Secret Answer And Click Login. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Logged Into The System. from This Page You May View All Bidder Inquiries Or Add An Inquiry. bidders Will Receive An Acknowledgement Of Their Question Via Email, Followed By An Answer To Their Question After It Has Been Processed By Our Technical Team. offerors Are Requested To Review The Specification In Its Entirety And To Review The Bidder Inquiry System For Answers To Questions Prior To Submission Of A New Inquiry. the Call Center Operates Weekdays From 8am To 5pm U.s. Central Time Zone (chicago). The Telephone Number For The Call Center Is 800-428-help. offers Will Not Be Publicly Opened. Information Concerning The Status Of The Evaluation And/or Award Will Not Be Available After Receipt Of Proposals. notes: 1. Offerors Shall Not Submit Their Proposals Via Projnet, But In Accordance With The Provisions Stated In The Solicitation. Any Questions Regarding Acceptable Means Of Submitting Offers Shall Be Made Directly To The Contract Specialist Identified In The Solicitation. 2. Government Responses To Technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds That Are Submitted To Projnet In Accordance With The Procedures Above Are Not Binding On The Government Unless An Amendment Is Issued On Standard Form (sf) 30. In The Case Of Any Conflicts, The Solicitation Governs. Any Changes Or Revisions To The Solicitation Will Be Made By Formal Amendment. Government Responses Will Be Limited To: (a) Notice That An Amendment Will Be Issued; (b) Reference To An Existing Requirement Contained In The Solicitation; Or (c) Notice That A Response Is Not Necessary. 3. The Ability To Enter Technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds Will Be Disabled Ten (10) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date Of Stated In The Solicitation. No Government Responses Will Be Entered Into The Projnet System Within Five (5) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date Stated In The Solicitation. 6.) Electronic Proposal Submission Requirements: proposals: All Submissions To This Proposal Announcement Shall Be Submitted Electronically Through The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (piee) Solicitation Module Before The Time Specified In Block 13 Of The Sf1442. Nopaper Copies, Cd-roms, Facsimile, Or Dod Safe Submissions Will Be Accepted. a User Id And Password Are Required To Access Piee. Offerors Are Required To Self-register As A Vendor Or Contractor With The User's Cage Code(s) And Must Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To The Piee Registration Process. 1. Instructions For Registering In Piee: a. Navigate To Https://piee.eb.mil/ b. Select “register” [top Right],or Go To Https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/registration/notice.xhtml c. Select “vendor” d. Create A User Id And Password And Follow The Prompts [next] e. Create Security Questions [next] f. Complete Your User Profile Information [next] g. Complete Your Supervisor Or Approving Official Information [next] h. Complete Roles: (1) Step 1. Select Sol-solicitation (2) Step 2. Select Proposal Manager (3) Step 3. Click Add Roles (4) Step 4. Fill In Your Location Code (cage Code) [next] i. Provide A Justification For Your Registration [next] j. Follow The Remaining Prompts To Submit Your Registration 2. Instructions For Electronic Proposal Submissions In Piee Solicitation Module: a. Log Into Piee And Select The Solicitation Icon. b. Enter Search Criteria To Find The Solicitation. (search Criteria Can Be The Complete Solicitation Number, Solicitation Open Date, Response Due Date, Product Or Service Code, Naics, Set Aside Code, Place Of Performance Zip Code, Contracting Office Dodaac, Or Status). c. The Search Results Display. Select The Solicitation Number Link To Open The Solicitation. d. The Solicitation Displays. The Information Is View Only. e. Scroll Down To See The Contract Information And Attachments. The Attachments Can Be Viewed By Selecting The File Link. Scroll Back Up To The Top Of The Screen And Click The Offer Tab. f. Click The Offer Tab To Add And Review Current Offers On The Solicitation. Click The Add Button To Add An Offer To The Solicitation. g. Select The Applicable Cage Code For Which Submitting The Offer For. The List Is Prefiltered Based On The Cages In The Proposal Manager’s Profile. h. Upload The Attachments That Comprise The Offer By Selecting The Choose Files Link. i. After Entering All Necessary Information Enter A Signature Date And Click The Signature Button. j. The “sign Document” Pop-up Window Will Be Displayed Requiring The User To Enter A Digital Pin And One Time Password (otp). Click The “sign And Submit” Button To Continue. k. After Successfully Adding The Offer A Success Message Of The Submission Will Be Displayed And The Offer Displayed Collapsed. Users May Expand And View All Their Offers On A Solicitation. file Size Limitations: Offerors Are Advised To Follow The Above Instructions For Uploading Files. If Needed, Offerors Are Advised To Break The Files Down Into Smaller Sections In Order To Upload It To The System. In Such Cases, Please Divide The Sections As Logically As Possible And Be Sure To Clearly Name The Files As Specified Below. file Naming Convention: To Ensure Your Submission Is Received And Processed Appropriately, It Is Important That Interested Parties Carefully Ensure Their Electronic Files Adhere To The Following Naming Convention: • W912qr25r0003_firmname_description each File Name Shall Begin With The Solicitation Number Followed By The Firm’s Name And A Brief File Description. Please See Examples Above. (***note: The Piee Solicitation Module Will Replace Special Characters And Spaces In The Attachment Filename With Underscores “_”***) file Organization: Although Hard Copies Are Not Accepted, Each File Shall Be Clearly Indexed, And Logically Assembled. Font Size Shall Be 11 Or Larger. Pages Shall Be Letter Sized (larger Page Sizes (such As 11x17 Foldouts, Etc.) Will Be Counted As Two Pages. Proposals Shall Be In A Narrative Format, Organized And Titled So That Each Section Of The Proposal Follows The Order And Format Of The Factors. Information Presented Should Be Organized So As To Pertain To Only The Evaluation Factor In The Section That The Information Is Presented. Information Pertaining To More Than One Evaluation Factor Should Be Repeated In Each Section For Each Factor. upload Completion & Deadline: Offerors Are Highly Encouraged To Become Familiar With The Piee Solicitation Module Well In Advance Of The Proposal Due Date. Interested Offerors Shall Submit Proposals No Later Than The Date Specified On The Solicitation Document. The Time & Date Of Proposal Receipt Will Be The Upload Completion / Delivery Time & Date Recorded Within Piee Solicitation Module. Do Not Assume That Electronic Submission Will Occur Instantaneously. Large Files Will Take Some Time To Upload. Offerors Should Time Their Upload Effort With Prudence By Not Waiting Until The Last Few Minutes—this Will Allow For Unexpected Delays In The Transmittal Process. Offerors Are Encouraged To Keep A Copy Of The Upload Confirmation For Their Record. Submissions After The Deadline Will Be Considered Late And Will Be Processed In Accordance With Far 15.208. electronic Files: Files Shall Be In Their Native Format (i.e. Doc, Xls, Ppt, Etc.), Or If In Pdf Format, Shall Be In Searchable Text. Text And Graphics Portfolios Of The Electronic Copies Shall Be In A Format Readable By Microsoft Office Or Adobe Applications. Data Submitted In A Spreadsheet Format Shall Be Readable By Ms Excel (all Cells And Formulas Should Be Unlocked). any Information, Presented In A Proposal That The Offeror Wants Safeguarded From Disclosure To Other Parties Must Be Identified And Labeled In Accordance With The Requirements Of Provision “far 52.215-1, Instructions To Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (nov 2021),” Subparagraph (e), Which Is Found In 00 21 00 Instructions Of The Solicitation. The Government Will Endeavor To Honor The Restrictions Against Release Requested By Offerors, To The Extent Permitted Under United States Law And Regulations. release Of Firm Status Will Occur Within 10 Days After Approval Of Any Selection. All Responses On Sf 330 To This Announcement Must Be Received No Later Than 2:00 Pm Eastern On Tuesday, 15 October 2024. no Other General Notification To Firms Under Consideration For This Project Will Be Made. Facsimile Transmissions Will Not Be Accepted. Solicitation Packages Are Not Provided And No Additional Project Information Will Be Given To Firms During The Announcement Period. note: Do Not Enter Privacy Act Data (personal Identification Information (pii)) In The File Description.) for Training And Help Using The Piee Solicitation Module, Reference The Links Below. a. New User Information And Help: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/help/helpvendors.xhtml b. Vendor Customer Support: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorcustomersupport.xhtml c. Solicitation - Web Based Training: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (piee) Help Desk May Be Reached By Calling Telephone Number 866-618-5988 For Assistance.

Details: The Purpose Of This Draft Rfp Amendment 0001 Is To: update The Acquisition Schedule add Section L – Instructions To Offerors add Award Fee Plan provide Gep Design Assumptions provide Additional Industry Day Instructions update The Clin Numbering (end Of Amendment) the Space Development Agency (sda) Is Issuing A Draft Request For Proposal (drfp) For Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture - Futures Program, Ground Segment Integration (pgi) Program.  This Acquisition Includes All Activities Required For The Development, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Integration, And Operations And Maintenance Of The Pgi.  The Purpose Of This Draft Rfp Is To Inform Industry Of The Government’s Requirements And Allow Industry To Provide Comments On The Acquisition Via A Comment Resolution Matrix And A Bidder’s Conference/industry Day.  the Overall Goal Of The Pgi Acquisition Is To Provide A Common, Enduring Ground Infrastructure And Resources To Minimize Cost And Complexity For Pfp Space Vehicle Demonstration And Experimentation Programs.   this Pgi Contractor Will Be Expected To:    deliver A Ground Segment To Provide A Service For Managing Shared Ground Resources,  fit-out And Manage A Government-owned, Contractor-operated (goco) Facility Called The Demonstration Operations Center (doc) And   provide A Structured Environment For Cloud-based System Integration And Data Processing.     it Is Anticipated That The Initial Pfp Ground Segment Is Required To Support A Launch In June 2026. to Receive The Additional Controlled Unclassified Information (cui) Documents And Dd Form 254 Please Send An Email Including Your Cage Code And Facility Location To Ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sda-sn-24-0009@mail.mil With The Pgi Solicitation Subject Line “sda Pwsa Futures Program - Pgi Solicitation Content Request”.   Comments (comment Resolution Matrix) Must Be Received Nlt 19 January 2024 At 12:00 Pm (noon) Eastern.

Details: Solicitation Number: 75f401-24-q- 1277885 contracting Office Address: 10903 New Hampshire Ave, Wo62 Rm 4215, Silver Spring, Md, 20993 subject: 9 Stereomicroscopes classification Code: 6640 naics Code: 334516 response Date: 3 August 2024 At 4:30pm Edt Due Via Email To The Primary Point Of Contact Listed In The Sam.gov Webpage For This Combined Synopsis-solicitation. description: (i) Disclaimer: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. the Irvlhaf And Arlhaf Microanalytical Sections Need To Acquire Nine (9) New Stereomicroscopes (6 To Irvlhaf And 3 To Arlhaf). These Microscopes Need Binocular Observation Tubes With Adjustable Viewing Angles That Will Improve Ergonomics. The Microscopes Also Need A Parfocal Continuous Zoom Mechanism With Locking Stops At Each Zoom Level/magnification. In Addition, The Microscopes Need To Have Sufficient Magnification Range, Resolution, Field Of View, And Working Distance To Efficiently Perform Microscopy On Filth And Bse Samples While Also Minimizing Eye Strain To Analysts. (ii) This Acquisition Is Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). (iii) The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 (iv) For Purposes Of This Acquisition, The Associated Naics Code Is 334516. The Small Business Size Standard Is 1,000 Employees. This Action Is Being Solicited As A Sole Source. (v) Line-item Structure: The Following Is A List Of Line-item Number(s) And Items, Quantities And Units Of Measure, (including Option(s), If Applicable) And Should Be Reflected In The Offeror’s Quote/proposal: line Item 0001: Stereomicroscopes X9 (vi) Specifications/requirement: the Contractor Shall Provide 9 Stereomicroscopes That Each Include Binocular Adjustable Observation Tubes, Anti-static Dust Covers, Goose Neck Led Illumination, An Eye Piece Micrometer/reticle, 1x Achromat Objectives, And 10x Eye Pieces Conforming To The Specifications Below:• 1x Achromat Objective With Maximum Working Distance Greater Than Or Equal To 89mm And Numerical Aperture 0.10 Or Greater • 10x/23b Eye Pieces Distortion-free, Dioptric Adjustable, With Reticle (10mm/0,1 Mm) In One Eye Piece. • Standard Light Base (non-transmitted) With The Following Approximate Dimensions 300mm(w) X 280mm (d) X 25mm (h). • No Less Than 60x Maximum Magnification. • No Greater Than 7.5x Minimum Magnification. • Maximum Object Field Of View No Less Than 30.0mm. • Achieves Resolution Of 300 Lp/mm Or Greater (with 1x Objective, 10x Eyepieces) • Binocular Observation Tubes With Adjustable Angles Ranging From No More Than 10º To No Less Than 50º. • 2 Arm Gooseneck Led Illumination With The Following: 2 Led’s, No Less Than 10 Brightness Levels, 11 Inches (279.4mm) Or Greater Length, Control Panel On Separate Gooseneck, 5600k Color Temperature, Ability To Independently Control Each Led (i.e. Both On, Left On Right Off, Right On Left Off), Goosenecks Leds And Control Panel Mounted Directly To Microscope Or Built-in To Microscope. • Continuous Zoom Mechanism With No Less Than 8 Total Locking Stops For Zoom Levels/magnifications. • Parfocal Throughout The Magnification Range. • Antistatic Dust Cover For Each Microscope • Compatible With Digital Microscope Camera That Allows Simultaneous Observation Through Eye Pieces And Camera. the Contractor Shall Provide Training On All Features To Include System Operations, Calibration, Optimization, And Basic Preventative Maintenance Procedures. This Shall Take Place Upon System Initial Qualification. trade And Service Specifications: the Instrument Must Be A Newly Manufactured Unit, Not Used And Refurbished Or Previously Used For Demonstration. fob Point Destination To Include Inside Delivery And Clean-up Of Area After Installation. the Entire System Must Be Warranted For Parts And Labor For 12 Months From The Date Of Formal Government Acceptance. The Vendor Must Also Be Capable Of Servicing The Instrument Through The Covered Warranty Period. The System Must Include At Least A One (1) Year Warranty And Shall Include At A Minimum: Coverage On All Non-consumable Items And Parts Supplied Including Base Instrument, Factory-certified Replacement Parts, Engineer Labor And Travel Costs. Any Equipment Repair And Maintenance Work Shall Be Performed By An Oem-trained Engineer. This Factory-trained Engineer Shall Have (verified By The Oem) The Following: 1) Access To Oem Factory Telephone Support; 2) Access To The Most Current Oem Factory Training For Both Hardware And Software Components; And 3) Access To All Current Oem Factory Parts, Not Build-to-order Parts. The Oem-trained Service Engineer Shall Not Use Salvaged Parts From Other Instruments For Performing Maintenance And Repairs. All Parts Used In Pm And Repairs Must Be Guaranteed, Factory-tested, Oem Quality Parts. instrument Operators Shall Have Access To A Technical Representative Call Center At No Additional Charge, For Technical Assistance And Trouble-shooting, Which Is Staffed By Senior Engineers To Provide A High Level Of Expertise For Troubleshooting The Instrument. preventative Maintenance (pm) Visit Shall Be Included For The Base Contract Year. This Visit Shall Be Inclusive Of All Parts, Labors, Travel, Consumables, And Supplies Which Are Necessary To Complete The Oem’s Suggested Pm Protocol. Service Engineers Which Perform This Service Shall Trained By The Oem. sufficient Familiarization Training For 3-5 Users Per Delivery Onsite Location Will Be Provided At Time Of Installation Or Shortly Thereafter (within 30 Days), Such That Operators May Independently Operate The Instrument And With Increased Familiarity And Proficiency. The Training Shall Include Manuals And Any Consumables To Be Used During Training. the Contractor Shall Provide Installation Qualification With An Employee Who Can Provide Proof Of Installation Qualification/operation Qualification (iq/oq) Certification. records And Reports: 1) The Contractor (and/or Any Subcontractor) Shall Ensure It Applications Designed And Developed For End Users (including Mobile Applications And Software Licenses) Run In The Standard User Context Without Requiring Elevated Administrative Privileges. 2) The Contractor (and/or Any Subcontractor) Shall Follow Secure Coding Best Practice Requirements, As Directed By United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (us-cert) Specified Standards And The Open Web Application Security Project (owasp), That Will Limit System Software Vulnerability Exploits. 3) The Contractor (and/or Any Subcontractor) Shall Ensure That Computer Software Developed On Behalf Of Hhs/fda Or Tailored From An Open-source Product, Is Fully Functional And Operates Correctly On Systems Configured In Accordance With Government Policy And Federal Configuration Standards. The Contractor Shall Test Applicable Products And Versions With All Relevant And Current Updates And Patches Updated Prior To Installing In The Hhs/fda Environment. No Sensitive Data Shall Be Used During Software Testing. 4) The Contractor (and/or Any Subcontractor) Shall Protect Information That Is Deemed Sensitive From Unauthorized Disclosure To Persons, Organizations, Or Subcontractors Who Do Not Have A Need To Know The Information. Information Which, Either Alone Or When Compared With Other Reasonably-available Information, Is Deemed Sensitive Or Proprietary By Hhs/fda Shall Be Protected As Instructed In Accordance With The Magnitude Of The Loss Or Harm That Could Result From Inadvertent Or Deliberate Disclosure, Alteration, Or Destruction Of The Data. This Language Also Applies To All Subcontractors That Are Performing Under This Contract. the Contractor Shall, Commensurate With The Completion Of Each Service Call Relating To The First Year Warranty, Provide The End-user Of The Equipment With A Copy Of The Field Corrective Service Report Identifying The Equipment Name, Manufacturer, Model Number, And Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Repaired And Detailing The Reason For The Warranty Call, A Detailed Description Of The Work Performed. The Parts And The Test Equipment Used To Repair The System Shall Be On The Report. This Will Include The Name (s) And Contact Information Of The Engineer Who Performed The Repair, And For Information Purposes, The On-site Hours Expended, And Parts/components Replaced. security And Privacy Requirements section 2 Of Fda Security And Privacy Language Does Not Apply To Procurements For Only Hardware And Software Licenses. section 508 Compliance the Contractor Shall Be Familiar With Section 508 Requirements As Described At http://www.section508.gov/ In Order To Ensure That Documents Generated As Part Of The tasks Are Fully Section 508-accessible Using The Available Cots Tools. Each Order Will identify The Standards Applicable To That Order. (vii) Delivery: Delivery Is Required By 60 Days After Award. Delivery Shall Be Made To: poc: To Be Identified At Time Of Award. fda/irvlhaf 19701 Fairchild irvine, Ca 92612 fda/arlhaf 3900 Nctr Rd., Building 26 jefferson, Ar 72079 acceptance Shall Be Performed At The Delivery Locations. The Fob Point Is Destination. (viii) The Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Deviation 2018-o0018, Applies To This Acquisition. The Following Addenda Have Been Attached To This Provision: in Addition To The Requirements Set For The In Far 52.212-1, All Offers Responding To This Solicitation Must Provide Their Business Size In Relation To The Naics Code Contained In This Solicitation And Shall Identify Any Socioeconomic Categories To Which They Belong. (ix) Evaluation Criteria - The Specific Evaluation Criteria To Be Used Are As Follows: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (x) Offerors Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At Far 52.212-3 (with Its Alternate I), Offeror Representations With Its Offer. (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. The Following Addenda Have Been Attached To This Clause. (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition. The Following Additional Far Clauses Cited In This Clause Are Applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting The Government’ Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (nov 2021) 52.219-28 Post-award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (feb 2024) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor--cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (feb 2024) 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, And Other Eligible Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (nov 2023) 52.225-13 Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer—central Contractor Registration (oct 2018) (xiii) The Following Additional Contract Requirement(s) Or Terms And Conditions Apply: 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (jul 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (jul 2016) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (aug 2019) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (dec 2013) 353.222-70 Contractor Cooperation In Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (dec 15) 252.239-73 Electronic And Information Technology Accessibility Notice (dec 15) (xiv) This Acquisition Is Rated Under The Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) As N/a (xv) Date, Time, And Place Offers Are Due: Offers Due Via Email To Joshua.reid@fda.hhs.gov No Later Than (nlt) 4:30 Pm Est On 3 August 2024 (xvi) Name And Phone Number Of The Individual To Contact For Information Regarding The Solicitation: Joshua Reid, 954-271-9362

Details: Solicitation Number: 75f401-24-q- 1274346 contracting Office Address: Fda Winchester Engineering And Analytical Center 109 Holton Street, Winchester Ma 01890 subject: 9 Automated Condom Air Burst Machine classification Code: 6640 naics Code: 334516 response Date: 12 August 2024 At 4:30pm Edt Due Via Email To The Primary Point Of Contact Listed In The Sam.gov Webpage For This Combined Synopsis-solicitation. description: (i) Disclaimer: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. background weac Has Participated In Annual Interlab Round Robin Studies For Condom Air Burst Testing Based On The Astm D-3492 Standard. Weac Is The Only Fda Lab That Participates In The Robin Round Studies. Cdrh Relies On Weac’s Work With Air Burst Condom Testing. Weac Has Also Performed Air Burst Condom Testing On Suspected Counterfeit Condoms, Which Is Very Important For Public Health And Safety. Weac Is Also Involved In The Reviews And Revisions For The Astm And Iso-4074 Condom Standards. Our Feedback Is Based On Our Results From Condom Air Burst Testing. the Current Air Burst Machine Weac Uses Is Manual, Was Purchased In 1990, And Can Only Test 1 Condom At A Time. A New And Modern Automatic Condom Air Burst Machine That Can Test Multiple Condoms At The Same Time Would Be More Efficient And Increase Productivity For The Laboratory. objectives the Objectives Of The Requirement Are For The Contractor To: • Purchase One (1) Automated Condom Air Burst Machines For Weac. • Demonstrate System Functionalities And Acceptable Performance Per Manufacturer’s Specifications After Installation. • Provide Onsite Training On Basic Operation, Routine Maintenance, And System Troubleshooting. scope • The Requested Automated Condom Air Burst Machines Shall Be A Product With All The Software, Hardware, And Accessories, Necessary To Properly Conduct Condom Air Burst Round Robin Studies And Sample Analysis. (ii) This Acquisition Is Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). (iii) The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 (iv) For Purposes Of This Acquisition, The Associated Naics Code Is 334516. The Small Business Size Standard Is 1,000 Employees. This Action Is Being Solicited As A Sole Source. (v) Line-item Structure: The Following Is A List Of Line-item Number(s) And Items, Quantities And Units Of Measure, (including Option(s), If Applicable) And Should Be Reflected In The Offeror’s Quote/proposal: line Item 0001: Automatic Condom Air Burst Machine (vi) Specifications/requirement: salient Characteristics at A Minimum, The Automated Condom Air Burst Machine Shall Meet The Following Specifications: • Accurate Inflation System (ais) For Determining Bursting Volume And Pressure Of Male Condoms (with Adapters Available For Female Condoms). • Shall Include Pc With Ms Excel And Application Software For Data Acquisition And Analysis. • Shall Be Installed In Soundproof Chambers • Shall Have The Ability To Test At Least 2 Condoms At The Same Time. • Shall Have An Automatic Push Button Operation Control. • Shall Have A Pressurized Air Regulator With Fine Filters. • Shall Have Spare Parts Including O-rings, Fuses, Spare Fine Filters, Pneumatic Connectors. • Displacement Calibration Instrument (dci) Which Would Allow In-house Calibrations And Eliminate The Cost Of External Calibration Services. • Shall Include A Length Mandrel For Male Condoms. • Shall Have Approximate Footprint Requirements For Each Individual Cabinet: Length: 2’, Width: 2’, Height: 5’. (each Cabinet Would Contain 1 Condom.) • Performance Specifications. Volume, And Pressure Accuracy: Within ± 1.0% Of The Measured Value. the Contractor Shall Provide Training On All Features To Include System Operations, Calibration, Optimization, And Basic Preventative Maintenance Procedures. This Shall Take Place Upon System Initial Qualification. trade And Service Specifications: the Instrument Must Be A Newly Manufactured Unit, Not Used And Refurbished Or Previously Used For Demonstration. fob Point Destination To Include Inside Delivery And Clean-up Of Area After Installation. the Entire System Must Be Warranted For Parts And Labor For 12 Months From The Date Of Formal Government Acceptance. The Vendor Must Also Be Capable Of Servicing The Instrument Through The Covered Warranty Period. The System Must Include At Least A One (1) Year Warranty And Shall Include At A Minimum: Coverage On All Non-consumable Items And Parts Supplied Including Base Instrument, Factory-certified Replacement Parts, Engineer Labor And Travel Costs. Any Equipment Repair And Maintenance Work Shall Be Performed By An Oem-trained Engineer. This Factory-trained Engineer Shall Have (verified By The Oem) The Following: 1) Access To Oem Factory Telephone Support; 2) Access To The Most Current Oem Factory Training For Both Hardware And Software Components; And 3) Access To All Current Oem Factory Parts, Not Build-to-order Parts. The Oem-trained Service Engineer Shall Not Use Salvaged Parts From Other Instruments For Performing Maintenance And Repairs. All Parts Used In Pm And Repairs Must Be Guaranteed, Factory-tested, Oem Quality Parts. instrument Operators Shall Have Access To A Technical Representative Call Center At No Additional Charge, For Technical Assistance And Trouble-shooting, Which Is Staffed By Senior Engineers To Provide A High Level Of Expertise For Troubleshooting The Instrument. preventative Maintenance (pm) Visit Shall Be Included For The Base Contract Year. This Visit Shall Be Inclusive Of All Parts, Labors, Travel, Consumables, And Supplies Which Are Necessary To Complete The Oem’s Suggested Pm Protocol. Service Engineers Which Perform This Service Shall Trained By The Oem. sufficient Familiarization Training For 3-5 Users Per Delivery Onsite Location Will Be Provided At Time Of Installation Or Shortly Thereafter (within 30 Days), Such That Operators May Independently Operate The Instrument And With Increased Familiarity And Proficiency. The Training Shall Include Manuals And Any Consumables To Be Used During Training. the Contractor Shall Provide Installation Qualification With An Employee Who Can Provide Proof Of Installation Qualification/operation Qualification (iq/oq) Certification. records And Reports: 1) The Contractor (and/or Any Subcontractor) Shall Ensure It Applications Designed And Developed For End Users (including Mobile Applications And Software Licenses) Run In The Standard User Context Without Requiring Elevated Administrative Privileges. 2) The Contractor (and/or Any Subcontractor) Shall Follow Secure Coding Best Practice Requirements, As Directed By United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (us-cert) Specified Standards And The Open Web Application Security Project (owasp), That Will Limit System Software Vulnerability Exploits. 3) The Contractor (and/or Any Subcontractor) Shall Ensure That Computer Software Developed On Behalf Of Hhs/fda Or Tailored From An Open-source Product, Is Fully Functional And Operates Correctly On Systems Configured In Accordance With Government Policy And Federal Configuration Standards. The Contractor Shall Test Applicable Products And Versions With All Relevant And Current Updates And Patches Updated Prior To Installing In The Hhs/fda Environment. No Sensitive Data Shall Be Used During Software Testing. 4) The Contractor (and/or Any Subcontractor) Shall Protect Information That Is Deemed Sensitive From Unauthorized Disclosure To Persons, Organizations, Or Subcontractors Who Do Not Have A Need To Know The Information. Information Which, Either Alone Or When Compared With Other Reasonably-available Information, Is Deemed Sensitive Or Proprietary By Hhs/fda Shall Be Protected As Instructed In Accordance With The Magnitude Of The Loss Or Harm That Could Result From Inadvertent Or Deliberate Disclosure, Alteration, Or Destruction Of The Data. This Language Also Applies To All Subcontractors That Are Performing Under This Contract. the Contractor Shall, Commensurate With The Completion Of Each Service Call Relating To The First Year Warranty, Provide The End-user Of The Equipment With A Copy Of The Field Corrective Service Report Identifying The Equipment Name, Manufacturer, Model Number, And Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Repaired And Detailing The Reason For The Warranty Call, A Detailed Description Of The Work Performed. The Parts And The Test Equipment Used To Repair The System Shall Be On The Report. This Will Include The Name (s) And Contact Information Of The Engineer Who Performed The Repair, And For Information Purposes, The On-site Hours Expended, And Parts/components Replaced. security And Privacy Requirements section 2 Of Fda Security And Privacy Language Does Not Apply To Procurements For Only Hardware And Software Licenses. section 508 Compliance the Contractor Shall Be Familiar With Section 508 Requirements As Described At http://www.section508.gov/ In Order To Ensure That Documents Generated As Part Of The tasks Are Fully Section 508-accessible Using The Available Cots Tools. Each Order Will identify The Standards Applicable To That Order. (vii) Delivery: Delivery Is Required By 60 Days After Award. Delivery Shall Be Made To: poc: To Be Identified At Time Of Award. u. S. Fda Winchester Engineering And Analytical Center 109 Holton Street winchester, Ma 01890 acceptance Shall Be Performed At The Delivery Locations. The Fob Point Is Destination. (viii) The Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Deviation 2018-o0018, Applies To This Acquisition. The Following Addenda Have Been Attached To This Provision: in Addition To The Requirements Set For The In Far 52.212-1, All Offers Responding To This Solicitation Must Provide Their Business Size In Relation To The Naics Code Contained In This Solicitation And Shall Identify Any Socioeconomic Categories To Which They Belong. (ix) Evaluation Criteria - The Specific Evaluation Criteria To Be Used Are As Follows: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (x) Offerors Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At Far 52.212-3 (with Its Alternate I), Offeror Representations With Its Offer. (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. The Following Addenda Have Been Attached To This Clause. (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition. The Following Additional Far Clauses Cited In This Clause Are Applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting The Government’ Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (nov 2021) 52.219-28 Post-award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (feb 2024) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor--cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (feb 2024) 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, And Other Eligible Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (nov 2023) 52.225-13 Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer—central Contractor Registration (oct 2018) (xiii) The Following Additional Contract Requirement(s) Or Terms And Conditions Apply: 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (jul 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (jul 2016) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (aug 2019) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (dec 2013) 353.222-70 Contractor Cooperation In Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (dec 15) 252.239-73 Electronic And Information Technology Accessibility Notice (dec 15) (xiv) This Acquisition Is Rated Under The Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) As N/a (xv) Date, Time, And Place Offers Are Due: Offers Due Via Email To Joshua.reid@fda.hhs.gov No Later Than (nlt) 4:30 Pm Est On 12 August 2024 (xvi) Name And Phone Number Of The Individual To Contact For Information Regarding The Solicitation: Joshua Reid, 954-271-9362

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Announcement Only. It Is Neither A Solicitation Announcement Nor A Request For Proposals Or Quotes And Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract. Requests For A Solicitation Will Not Receive A Response. Responses To This Sources Sought Must Be In Writing. The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Announcement Is For Market Research To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions And To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), Hubzone And Other Small Businesses Interested And Capable Of Providing The Services Described Below. Documentation Of Technical Expertise Must Be Presented In Sufficient Detail For The Government To Determine That Your Company Possesses The Necessary Functional Area Expertise And Experience To Compete For This Acquisition. Responses To This Notice Shall Include The Following: (a) Company Name (b) Address (c) Point Of Contact (d) Phone, Fax, And Email (e) Unique Entity Id (f) Cage Code (g) Tax Id Number (h) Type Of Small Business, E.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, 8(a), Hubzone, Women Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Or Small Business Hubzone Business And (i) Must Provide A Capability Statement That Addresses The Organizations Qualifications And Ability To Perform As A Contractor For The Work Described Below. the Va Loma Linda (vall) Located At 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, Ca 92357 Is Seeking A Potential Qualified Contractor That Can Install And Program Cameras. important Information: The Government Is Not Obligated To Nor Will It Pay For Or Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Sources Sought Synopsis Request. This Notice Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Issue A Solicitation Or Ultimately Award A Contract, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To A Particular Acquisition Approach. The Government Will In No Way Be Bound To This Information If Any Solicitation Is Issued. The Va Is Mandated By Public Law 109-461 To Consider A Total Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. However, If Response By Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Firms Proves Inadequate, An Alternate Set-aside Or Full And Open Competition May Be Determined. No Sub-contracting Opportunity Is Anticipated. The North American Classification System (naics) Code For This Acquisition Is 561210 Facilities Support Services ($47 Million Dollars). notice To Potential Offerors: All Offerors Who Provide Goods Or Services To The United States Federal Government Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) At Www.sam.gov. Additionally, All Service-disabled Veteran Owned Businesses Or Veteran Owned Businesses Who Respond To A Solicitation On This Project Must Be Registered With The U.s. Small Business Administration Located At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov All Interested Offerors Should Submit Information By E-mail To William.cornick@va.gov. All Information Submissions To Be Marked Attn: William Cornick, Contract Specialist And Should Be Received No Later Than 4:30 Pm Pst On April 22, 2024. title: room Service Implementation background Information: nutrition And Food Services (nfs) At Va Loma Linda Healthcare System Are Responsible For The Preparation Of 3 Meals Daily That Feed Up To 162 Acute Care Beds And A 108 Community Living Center. Industry Trends Are Moving To Room Service Model To Reduce Food Waste And Streamline Services To Patients While Improving Patient Satisfaction With Meals By Allowing Patients To Get What They Want, When They Want. Nfs Is Pursing Implementation Of Full, On-demand Room Service To Improve Patient Experience, Decrease Costs, And Improve Processes Within The Nutrition And Food Services Department. Nfs Is Currently Operating On A 21-day Cycle Menu, Allowing Community Living Center (clc) Residents To Make Menu Selections. The Remainder Of The Facility Has Dietitian And Dietetic Technicians Taking Food Preferences To Help Avoid Dislikes On The Programmed 21-day Menu. Nfs Utilizes A Tray Line Model For Tray Services, Delivering Trays To Each Unit At A Set Time. nutrition And Food Services (nfs) Is Requesting The Procurement And Installation Of All Equipment Needed To Transition To Room Service In Addition To Full Support During The Preparation For Implementation. objectives: the Purpose Of This Contract Is To Establish A Contractor/vendor Who Can Provide Support During The Preparation For The Transition To Room Service In Addition To Procurement And Installation All Equipment Needed To Transition To Room Service, Furnishing All Labor, Material, Supplies And, Tools In Addition To Removing Any Necessary Equipment. anticipated Equipment Will Include But Not Limited To: (2) Air Curtains (1) Beverage Station And Stainless-steel Table (1) Starter Station (2) Plate Warmers (1) Cold Well (1) Warming Drawer (1) Hot Wells (2) Heat Lamps (1) Sandwich/salad Station (1) Room Service Table (2) Freezer Drawers (1) Griddle (1) Chef S Table (1) Rapid Cook Oven (1) Single Door Fridge (1) Deli Station (1) 6 Burner Range (1) Overhead Hot Holding (1) Blast Chiller preparation And Implementation: specific Tasks Related To The Support During The Preparation And Implementation Of Room Service Will Include But Are Not Limited To: project Oversight With On-going Support By Members Of The Team Including Scheduled Onsite Visits And Unlimited Telephone And Email Support In Between Site Visits. provide Leadership And Recommendations On Design And Planning Of Equipment Layout & Provide Necessary Info For State Approvals. This Includes Recommending The Right Type And Size Of Equipment Needed For A Room Service Operation Based On The Number Of Beds/meals Served. kitchen For Room Service Will Be Designed Utilizing The Existing Footprint Of The Kitchen, With Modification Only To Placement Of Equipment And Workflow. any Plumbing And Electrical Adjustments Must Be Coordinated With Local Facilities Management (fms) Team Prior To Design Approval And/or Procurement Of Any New Equipment. The Vendor Will Coordinate All Equipment Requirements (including Any Electrical Or Plumbing Adjustments Needed) With Fms Through Email.â  Equipment Will Not Be Purchased Until Fms Provides Final Approval In Writing (via Email).â  Virtual Meetings Will Be Conducted As Requested By Fms, Nutrition, Or The Vendor For Clarification On Design Or Equipment Needs Prior To Final Approval.â  Â  recommending Staffing Model For Room Service Operation Based On A 162 Acute Care Bed/108 Long Term Care Bed Facility. Staffing Model Will Include Recommendation On Number Of Cooks, Food Service Workers, And Call Center Staff Needed To Run A Room Service Operation Based On A 162 Acute Care Bed/108 Long Term Care Bed Facility With Sample Schedules And Sample Tasks Lists For Each Position. assisting In The Development Of A Room Service Training Manual Which Will Include Scripting For Taking Orders And Tray Delivery. procurement Of All New Equipment Needed For Room Service Transition. All New Equipment Will Fit Into The Dimensions Outlined On The Kitchen Design. all Equipment Will Be Reviewed With Local Facilities Management Team For Approval Prior To Purchase. evaluation Of Existing Equipment And The Ability To Be Used In A Room Service Model. all Existing Equipment Recommended For Use In The Room Service Model Must Be Approved By Chief Of Nfs And Fms. staff Training On New Equipment. contractor Will Be Responsible For Removing Any Trash/debris Involved With The Project, Including Providing Their Own Trash Receptible. on-site Support During The Go-live Week install: all Equipment Must Arrive On-site Within A 30-day Window (prior To Go-live). Equipment Will Not Sit On The Va Loma Linda Hcs Warehouse Longer Than 30 Days. equipment Will Be Installed With Minimal Impact To Current Operations; Nfs Must Be Able To Continue To Operate Out Of The Current Space During Installation. move All New Equipment From Delivery Truck To Va Loma Linda Hcs Warehouse Loading Dock And Then To The Nfs Kitchen For Install. set Up Plastic Barriers While Installing Equipment To Prevent Dust/debris From Entering Other Areas Of The Kitchen. uncrate All Equipment And Set New Equipment In Place, Remove All Packaging Debris. Contractor Will Provide Their Own Dumpster/trash Receptacle. fully Install/assemble All New Equipment removal Of Existing Trayline. all Other Existing Equipment Not Being Utilized In Room Service Will Be Disposed Of By The Government. movement And Re-installation Of Any Existing Equipment That Have Been Identified As Compatible With A Room Service Model And Approved For Continued Use By Chief, Nutrition And Food Services And Facilities Management. coordinate With Local Facilities Management Team For Any Necessary Electrical Shut Offs During Install To Ensure Proper Lock Out/tag Out Procedures Are Followed. all Equipment Must Be Received On Pallets No Larger Than 80 High To Fit Through A Standard Doorway Height. Pallets May Be Up To 72 Wide To Fit Through Double Doorways. move And Install Any Existing Equipment To New Locations Per Room Service Design Layout salient Characteristics: must Have Prior Experience With A Hospital Room Service Transition. This Experience Must Include All Phases Of Transitioning A Hospital To Room Service To Include (but Not Limited To) Assisting In The Development Of The Staffing Model, Design And Layout Of The Equipment, And Evaluation And Procurement Of Equipment. air Curtain Refrigeration: temperature Control: Maintains Interior Temperature Below 41 Degrees F With Door Open For Up To 2 Hours. durable Stainless-steel Exterior, Interior And Door holds At Least 10 Standard 18 X 26 Sheet Pans full 270-degree Door Swing With Magnetic Catch For Open Position easy To Read Exterior Digital Thermometer (4) Swivel Casters With 2 Brakes voltage: 110 To 120 left Swinging Door(s) beverage Station & Stainless-steel Table stainless Steel casters, At Least (2) Locking starter Station stainless Steel at Least (2) Swivel Casters With Brakes holds At Least 20 Full, Half, Or Third Size Pans (any Combination) cold Well must Fit In Custom Built Room Service Table drop-in, Self-contained Refrigeration stainless Steel voltage: 110 To 120 warming Drawer stainless Steel voltage: 110 To 120 hot Wells drop-in, Must Fit Custom Built Room Service Table stainless Steel fits At Least 5 Full Size Pans 208 Voltage, 3 Phase heat Lamps infrared Thermal Insulation keeps Food Above 135 Degrees F. voltage: 110-120 sandwich/salad Station stainless Steel Exterior And Interior minimum 18 Pan Capacity at Least (2) Locking Casters holds A Temperature Range: 33 Degrees F To 40 Degrees F automatic Defrosting digital Temperature Controller voltage: 110-120 griddle stainless Steel 208 Voltage, 3 Phase chef S Table stainless Steel counter Space To Fit Griddle And Rapid Cook Oven rapid Cook Oven stainless Steel voltage: 208, 3amp, Single Phase freezer Drawers stainless Steel Exterior two-section voltage 110-120 single Door Fridge stainless Steel casters; At Least (2) Locking nsf Compliant For Food Products energy Star Certified voltage 110-120 deli Station stainless Steel holds At Least 12 Pans holds A Temperature Range: 33 Degrees F To 40 Degrees F automatic Defrosting digital Temperature Controller voltage 115 6 Burner Range 6 Burners gas blast Chiller stainless Steel left Swinging Door voltage: 115/208-230v room Service Table stainless Steel custom Built To Fit: Cold Well, Hot Wells, Warming Drawers, Freezer Drawers, Overhead Hot Holding, And Sandwich/salad Station counter Space For: Toaster, Microwaves, Induction Charger, Heat Lamps period Of Performance: support Services Prior To Go-live: 12-18 Months equipment Installation Prior To Go-live: 1-30 Days on-site Support Service Post Go-live: 3-5 Days place Of Performance: Va Loma Linda 11201 Benton St Loma Linda, Ca 92357 licensing Requirements: offeror Must Possess A 30-hour Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) Safety Card. specific Requirements: schedule With Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Or Designee Five (5) Business Days In Advance Prior To Start Of Work. prior To Start Of Job, All Personnel Shall Have A Valid Loma Linda Piv Badge prior To Working, All Energy Sources (electrical, Water, Etc.) Shall Be Locked And Tagged Out, And Upon Completion Of Work, Will Be Re-energized And Verified. prior To Work Each Day, Workers Or A Designated Lead Or Supervisor Are/is To Check In With The Graphics Control In The Plant. contractor Shall Conform To The Following Standards, Policies, Regulations, Governing Agency, And Any Other Local, State, Or Federal Guidelines That Are Not Listed Here osha Regulations, Www.osha.gov nfpa, Www.nfpa.org

Details: Market Research Purposes Only not A Request For Proposal Or Solicitation the U.s. Food And Drug Administration (fda) Is Conducting Market Research To Support The National Center For Toxicological Research (nctr) Requirement For A Preventative Maintenance And Service Contract On Se Labs Automatic Watering System (aws). the Fda Is Seeking Small Business Sources To Determine The Availability And Capability Of Small Businesses Capable Of Providing The Required Services. Other Than Small Business Concerns Are Also Encouraged To Submit Capability Statements. The Following Information Is Provided To Assist The Fda In Conducting Market Research To Identify Potential Contractors For This Effort. the Associated North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is- 811210 – Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance; The Applicable Small Business Size Standard Is $34m. statement Of Work 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background nctr Is The Primary Research Facility Within The Fda, And As Such, Conducts Animal Studies To Support The Mission Of Cber, Cder, Ctp, Ntp, And Cfsan. All Animals Must Be Supplied With A Readily Available Source Of Clean Water. The Current Automatic Watering System (aws) In Building 53 Meets Those Requirements. The Current Automatic Watering System In Building 53 Must Be Serviced Regularly To Maintain Optimal Function And To Ensure Clean Drinking Water Is Provided To Animals In Individually Ventilated Cages At All Times. This Requirement Is For A Preventative Maintenance And Repair Service Contract. 1.2 Objectives to Provide Yearly Preventive Maintenance And Repair Services To The Automatic Watering System In Building 53. 2.0 Scope all Animals Must Be Supplied With A Readily Available Source Of Clean Water. The Current Automatic Watering System In Building 53 Meets Those Requirements. The Current Automatic Watering System In Building 53 Must Be Serviced Regularly To Maintain Optimal Function And To Ensure Clean Drinking Water Is Provided To Animals In Individually Ventilated Cages At All Times. This Requirement Is For A Preventative Maintenance And Repair Service Contract. The Current Preventative Maintenance And Repair Service For The Automatic Watering System On Contract Hhsf223201820021a Is An Interconnected System In Building 53. The Se Labs Automatic Watering System And Its Monnit Monitoring System Are Pre-existing In Building 53 And Is On The Product List. The Aws Includes Storage Tanks, Pumps, Water Delivery And Return Lines, Filters, And A Uv Sterilization Unit. 3.0 Tasks • Preventive Maintenance Services For The Se Labs Automatic Watering System Equipment In 53 Will Be Performed Four Times Per Year. It Shall Include Verification, Calibrations, Adjustments, Repairs And/or Replacement Of Worn/ Defective Parts. • The Service And Maintenance Agreement Must Include All Parts, Labor, And Travel Expenses. • The Interim Service Visits Will Be Completed Approximately (3) Months After The Previous Visit. • A Preventive Maintenance Report Will Be Completed For Each Visit And Presented To The Cor For Approval At The Completion Of The Service Visit. • Emergency Service Calls Shall Be Included Throughout The Agreement Term. Service Calls Must Be Responded To Within 2-5 Business Days After Notification During Normal Business Hours Monday-friday. 24/7 Technical Phone Support Must Be Included. • Preventative And Corrective/remedial Maintenance Repair Service On The system Shall, At A Minimum, Include The Following: - Unlimited Phone And Email Support During The Contractor's Normal Operating Hours. - Preventative Maintenance Shall Include All Labor, Travel, And Parts (except consumables). - Unlimited Corrective/remedial Maintenance, Service And Repairs Shall Include All labor, Travel, And Parts (except Consumables). Provide Service Response Time With quote. - Pricing Shall Be Inclusive Of All Labor, Travel, Replacement Parts, Components, subassemblies, Etc. - Performance By Formally Trained And Certified Technicians/engineers, Following original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Specifications, Manuals, And Service bulletins, Using Oem Replacement Parts, Components, Subassemblies, Etc. - Access By The Fda Contracting Officer's Representative (cor), Technical representative (tr) And System Operator Personnel To The Manufacturer's Call Center for Technical Assistance, Which Is Staffed By Senior Engineers To Provide A High level Of Expertise For Troubleshooting The Instrument. - System Software And Firmware Updates Required For Reliability Improvements And correction Of Any Defects. - Service Records And Reports the Contractor Shall, Commensurate With The Completion Of Each Service Call Or preventative Maintenance Visit, Provide The End-user Of The Equipment And The contracting Officer With A Copy Of A Field Service Report/ticket Identifying The equipment Name, Manufacturer, Model Number, And Serial Number Of The Equipment Being serviced/repaired And Detailing The Reason For The Service Call, A Detailed description Of The Work Performed, The Test Instruments Or Other Equipment Used To affect The Repair Or Otherwise Perform The Service, The Name(s) And Contact information Of The Technician Who Performed The Repair/service, And For Information purposes, The On-site Hours Expended And Parts/components Replaced. • Se Labs Equipment Included In This Agreement Includes: o Combo Recoil/rackflush Part No. 01-0038, Serial No. 3230, Filter 34-0032 o Uv Sterilization Unit, Model 2011, Part No. 01-0041, Serial No. 3292, Bulb 68 0037 o Storage Tanks, Pumps, Water Delivery And Return Lines o Monnit Monitoring Server, Accessories, And Any Necessary Updates • Onsite Preventative Maintenance And Repair Service Will Require The Technician: o Participate In The Nctr Animal Exposure Program Through The Onsite Occupation Health Unit o Complete Annual Fit Testing For An N95 Disposable Respirator That Is To Be Worn In Occupied Animal Rooms. This Can Be Completed The Morning Of One Of The Quarterly Maintenance Visits. o Be A Us Citizen. o Comply With Any New Fda/nctr Facility Entrance Requirements In Place At The Time Of The Repair/maintenance. 4.0 Deliverables the Government Will Receive A Properly Functioning Automatic Watering System For Building 53 To Provide Clean Drinking Water To The Research Animals. 5.0 Other Requirements n/a 6.0 Period Of Performance 07/24-2024 – 07/23/2029 base Contract Year: 07/24/24 – 07/23/25 option Year 1: 07/24/25 – 07/23/26 option Year 2: 07/24/26 – 07/23/27 option Year 3: 07/24/27 – 07/23/28 option Year 4: 07/24/28 – 07/23/29 7.0 Place Of Performance the Aws Main Components Are Located Building 53b-125, Clean Side Of Cagewash Area. The Majority Of Pm/repair Services Will Be In This Location. If There Is An Issue With The Aws Delivery To Each Animal Room Outfitted With Automatic Watering, Se Labs Personnel May Need To Enter The Following Animal Rooms In 53a-102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, And 116; The Following Animal Rooms In 53b-102, 103, 104, 107, 108, 109, And 110; The Following Animal Rooms In 53c-102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 131, 132, 133; And The Following Rooms In 53d-103, 104, 105, And 106. 8.0 Government Furnished Equipment (gfe)/government Furnished Information se Labs Equipment Government Furnished Property Included In This Agreement: o Combo Recoil/rackflush Part No. 01-0038, Serial No. 3230, Filter 34-0032 o Uv Sterilization Unit, Model 2011, Part No. 01-0041, Serial No. 3292, Bulb 68 0037 o Monnit Monitoring Server And Accessories 9.0 Security Requirements the Contractor Will Ensure A Government Employee Or Animal Care Contractor Is Available To Escort Them To The Automatic Watering System’s Location On Nctr Property. The Monnit Monitoring System For The Water Pressure And Levels Is On The Product List. 10.0 Contract Administration a. Contracting Officer/contract Administrator nick Sartain, Contracting Officer phone: 870-543-7370 email: Nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov b. Contracting Officer’s Representative(cor)/technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) – The Following Cor/tpoc Will Represent The Government For The Purpose Of This Contact: (to Be Completed At Time Of Award) name: phone: email: The Tpoc/cor Is Responsible For: (1) Monitoring The Contractor's Technical Progress, Including The Surveillance And Assessment Of Performance And Recommending To The Contracting Officer Changes In Requirements; (2) Interpreting The Statement Of Work And Any Other Technical Performance Requirements; (3) Performing Technical Evaluation As Required; (4) Performing Technical Inspections And Acceptances Required By This Contract; And (5) Assisting In The Resolution Of Technical Problems Encountered During Performance. the Contracting Officer Is The Only Person With Authority To Act As Agent Of The Government Under This Contract. Only The Contracting Officer Has Authority To: (1) Direct Or Negotiate Any Changes In The Statement Of Work; (2) Modify Or Extend The Period Of Performance; (3) Change The Delivery Schedule; (4) Authorize Reimbursement To The Contractor Any Costs Incurred During The Performance Of This Contract; Or (5) Otherwise Change Any Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. fob Point Destination. All Items Shall Include Shipping And Handling To The Destination Identified Herein. alternative Solutions Will Be Considered Insofar As Any Such Alternate System And/or System Components Meet The Minimum Intended Use Of The System And Brand Name Or Equal Technical Requirements. the Offeror Shall Furnish Sufficient Technical Information Necessary For The Government To Conclusively Determine That The Offered Products/services And Components Meet The Technical Requirements Identified Above. Though The Target Audience Is Small Business Or Small Businesses Capable Of Supplying A U.s. Made Product/service Of A Small Business Manufacturer Or Producer All Interested Parties May Respond. At A Minimum, Responses Shall Include The Following: • Business Name, Sam Unique Entity Id Number, Business Address, Business Website, Business Size Status (i.e., Sb, Vosb, Sdvosb, Hubzone Sb, Sdb, Wosb, Lb), Point Of Contact Name, Mailing Address (if Different From Business Address), Phone Number And Email Address (provide This Same Information If Responding To Provide A Product Manufactured By Another Firm); • Sufficient Descriptive Literature That Unequivocally Demonstrates That Offered Products And Services Can Meet The Above Requirements. All Descriptive Material Necessary For The Government To Determine Whether The Service/product Offered Meets The Technical Requirements Including: Technical Specifications, Descriptive Material, Literature, Brochures And Other Information, Which Demonstrates The Capabilities Of The Contractor To Meet The Requirement. • Three (3) Years Of Past Performance Service Information, If Not The Manufacturer Of The Equipment Identified Herein, Where The Respondent Has Provided Same Or Substantially Similar Service Solutions On The Same Or Near-same Brand Name Equipment. For Each Past Performance Reference Include The Date Of Sale, Description, Dollar Value, Client Name, Client Address, Client Point Of Contact Name, Client Point Of Contact Mailing Address (if Different From That Provided For Client), Client Point Of Contact Phone Number, Client Point Of Contact Email Address, And Name Of The Manufacturer (to Include Sam Unique Entity Id Number And Size Status) If Not The Respondent. • If Applicable, Identification Of The Firm's Gsa Schedule Contract(s) By Schedule Number And Sins That Are Applicable To This Potential Requirement. Detailed List Of Items Included And Not Included On The Gsa Contract To Meet This Requirement. • If Applicable, Identification Of Best In Class (bic) Contract Information Or Other Government-wide Or Hhs-wide Contracts That The Equipment/service Is Available On. • Provide Information If Any Of These Specifications Are Too Restrictive. No Response Will Be Considered That The Listed Specifications Are Adequate In A Competitive Environment. • If A Large Business, Identify The Subcontracting Opportunities That Would Exist For Small Business Concerns; • Standard Commercial Warranty And Payment Terms; • Provide Place Of Product Manufacture Or Service Performance And Any Other Applicable Information To Enable Review And Analysis Pertaining To The Buy American Statute And Requirements Relating To Made In America In The Event A Nonavailability Waiver Request Through The Miao Digital Waiver Portal Is Needed; And • Though This Is Not A Request For Quote, Informational Pricing Is Encouraged For Both The Purchase Of The Instrument And A Lease Of The Instrument. the Government Is Not Responsible For Locating Or Securing Any Information, Not Identified In The Response. the Government Encourages Any Comments And/or Suggestions From Any Interested Party, Regarding The Specifications. While The Government Will Not Respond Directly To Your Comments And/or Suggestions; We Will Consider Them As We Finalize The Specifications In Preparation For The Forthcoming Solicitation. interested Parties Shall Respond With Capability Statements Which Are Due By Email To The Point Of Contact Listed Below On Or Before May 2, 2024 By 13:00 Hours (central Time In Jefferson, Arkansas) To Nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov. Reference Nctr-2024-123333. notice Of Intent responses To This Sources Sought Announcement Will Assist The Government In Determining Whether Or Not Any Future Requirement Similar To This One Should Be Set Aside For Small Business, Made Available To Full And Open Competition Or Procure Through Sole-source Acquisition Procedures. disclaimer And Important Notes this Notice Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract Or Otherwise Pay For The Information Provided In Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Information Provided By Respondents For Any Purpose Deemed Necessary And Legally Appropriate. Any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Is Complete And Sufficiently Detailed To Allow The Government To Determine The Organization’s Qualifications To Perform The Work. respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Information Received Or Provide Feedback To Respondents With Respect To Any Information Submitted. After A Review Of The Responses Received, A Pre-solicitation Synopsis And Solicitation May Be Published In Sam.gov. However, Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Considered Adequate Responses To A Solicitation. confidentiality no Proprietary, Classified, Confidential, Or Sensitive Information Should Be Included In Your Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Any Non-proprietary Technical Information In Any Resultant Solicitation(s).

Details: The Space Development Agency (sda) Is Issuing This Pre-solicitation Notice For The Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (afcgi) Program (previously Called The Pwsa Futures Program Ground Integration (pgi) Program). The Purpose Of The Sda’s Afc Program Is To Deliver Integrated Space And Ground Elements That Will Demonstrate Advanced Fire Control Missions. Afc Executes Operationally Relevant Prototypes In Order To: Demonstrate Proof Of Scalability, Show Military Utility, And Provide A Pathfinder For Future Proliferation Of Afc Capabilities. The Afcgi Acquisition Will Provide A Common, Enduring Ground Infrastructure And Resources To Minimize Cost And Complexity For Multiple Afc Prototype Programs. The Efforts Of The Afcgi Contractor Will Be Central To The Successful Execution Of The Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter (foo Fighter Or F2) Prototype System (launching In Q1fy27) And Follow-on “f2-like” Demonstration Programs. the Afcgi Contractor Will: 1) Deliver And Manage Ground Segment Resources, Including But Not Limited To Ground Entry Points And Terrestrial Communication Networks; 2) Fit-out And Manage A Government-owned, Contractor-operated (goco) Facility Called The Demonstration Operations Center; 3) Manage A Goco Cloud Environment To Provide Cloud Services, Including But Not Limited To Hosting Space Vehicle Mission Operations Center Software, Data Archiving, Enabling Remote Access To Data During On-orbit Demonstrations, Enabling Data Processing And Analysis, Hosting Mission Partner Software, And Interfacing With Mission Partner Systems; And 4) Provide Program Management, Systems Engineering, Integration; Verification, And Operations And Maintenance Of The Afc Ground Infrastructure. estimated Acquisition Timeline final Rfp Release: Est June 18, 2024 proposals Due: Est 02 August 2024 contract Award: Est 02 December 2024 the Above Acquisition Timeline Is For Informational Purposes Only And Subject To Change. questions Regarding This Requirement Shall Only Be Submitted To Ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sda-sn-24-0013@mail.mil. No Phone Calls Or One-on-one Meeting Requests Will Be Accepted. Do Not Submit Classified Information To This Address.

Details: The Subject Of The Contract Is The Provision Of Services Related To The Operation And Support Of The Integrated Information Systems Of The Inspis Family, As Well As The Modification And Expansion Of These Information Systems Based On A Set Of Comprehensive Requirements Or A Framework Scope. Implementation Of Modifications And Extensions, Creation Of User, Administrator And Developer Documentation, Delivery Of Licenses Enabling Further Changes And Delivery Of Source Codes Of Affected And Changed Systems Are Also Included In The Subject Of Performance. For The Needs Of Further Specifications, These Related Services Are Summarized: A) Service 1 - Ensuring The Operation And Upgrade Of Systems, Including All Their Components And Modules B) Service 2 - Providing User And Administrative Support For Systems, Including The Inspis Helpdesk Incident Resolution Service And Providing Support Services Using A Call Center With Free Calls C) Service 3 - Ensuring Modifications And Expansion Of Systems And Their Comprehensive Implementation. The Procurement Is Related To A Project And/or Program Financed By European Union Funds: No