Computer Tenders

Description: Estimated Quantity Contract To Be Delivered As And When Required For The Period Indicated At The Request Of The Department. Quantities Or Dollar Values Stated Are An Estimate Made In Good Faith And May Vary Considerably. The Province Of N.b. Reserves The Right To Purchase More Or Lesser Amounts Depending On Requirements. Bidders Are Requested To Include Specifications On Product Quoted With The Bid. This Procurement Is Subject To The Provisions Of The Canadian Free Trade Agreement And The Canada-european Union Comprehensive Economic And Trade Agreement. Unless Indicated Otherwise In This Tender Notice Or Attached Documents, All Prices Must Be Extended And Totalled. Where Permissible Under The Applicable Trade Agreements And The Regulation Under The Procurement Act, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Vary Between 2.5% And 10% Depending On The Total Estimated Value Of The Procurement, In Accordance With The Ranges Set Out In The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Vary Between 2.5% And 10% Depending On The Total Estimated Value Of The Procurement, In Accordance With The Ranges Set Out In The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference. Holiday Season Office Closure The Strategic Procurement Division Of Service New Brunswick (located At 300 St. Mary's Street) Will Be Closed For The Holiday Season. This Includes All Strategic Procurement Operations (except Strategic Procurement - Health), The Reception Area And The Central Tendering Office. The Closure Period Is From 12 P.m. On December 24, 2024 To 8:15 A.m. On January 2, 2025. The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) Will Be Accessible Throughout This Period, However Please Note Support (helpline And Email Queries) Will Not Be Available During This Time. New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Manufacturer Of Goods With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Manufacturer Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. New Brunswick Vendor Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Vendor Of Goods Or Services With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Vendor Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Vendor Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Vendor Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. Compressors And Vacuum Pumps Scope The Department Of Natural Resources And Energy Development Is Looking To Establish An Estimated Quantity Contract For Slid In Fire Skid An As And When Required Basis. This Contract Will Be In Place From Contract Award To December 31, 2025, With The Option To Renew For Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Terms. Option Year Pricing Pricing Will Be Subject To Negotiation Of A Satisfactory Contract Price Not To Exceed The Tendered Price Plus Any Published Increase In The New Brunswick Consumer Price Index (cpi). If A Mutually Agreed Upon Price Cannot Be Reached Gnb Reserves The Right To Re-tender, Re-award Or Delete The Item(s) In Question. Specification Items Must Meet Or Exceed The Specifications In The Attached Documents. The Province Will Purchase And Supply A Waterax Bb-4-23h Pump And Control Panel For Each Unit To The Successful Bidder. Connector Must Be Supplied To Connect The Pump To The Truck Battery So That It Can Easily Be Disconnected From The Truck For Maintenance. 150ft Of Rubber Hose (non-collapsible) On The Reel Must Be Included. Bidders Are Requested To Provide Detailed Specifications On The Product Being Bid With The Tender Submission. Contract Award Criteria This Tender Will Be Awarded Based On The Overall Lowest Compliant Bid Which Meets The Required Specifications And Consideration Of Other Cost Savings Incentives, Which Ever Provides The Best Overall Value To The Province Of New Brunswick. (best Overall Value Will Be Determined At The Sole Discretion Of Gnb And All Decisions Are Final.) How To Submit Pricing Vendors Are Invited To Submit Their Unit Price--the Price For A Single Product Within The Tender Item--under The 'unit Price Including Discount' Column. Vendors Should Then Multiply Their Unit Price By The 'quantity/unit' To Calculate The 'extended Price'. The 'unit Price Including Discount' And 'extended Price' Should Not Include Taxes. When Stating "unit Price," Vendors Must Include Delivery To The Shipping Address Detailed Above. The Bid Price Must Include Any Additional Costs And/or Charges That May Apply. All Prices Must Be Fob Destination, Freight Prepaid. Do Not Include Any Sales/hst Taxes In The Prices Quoted In The Tender Document. Delivery And Price Vendor(s) Are To Deliver The Goods To The Addresses Detailed Above Upon Receipt Of An Official Release Against This Contract. Vendor Questions All Inquiries Should Be Received Seven (7) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date; Any Inquiries Received Less Than 7 (seven) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date Cannot Be Guaranteed A Response. Please Reference The Tender Number And Closing Date Within Your Communications To Ensure A Prompt And Accurate Reply. Requirements Vendors Are Required To Sign And Date Their Bid In The Space Provided Below. This Is A Tender Notice Only. In Order To Submit A Bid, You Must Obtain Official Tender Documents From The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, Another Authorized Tendering Service Or As Indicated In The Tender Notice. Solicitation Documents Will Be Provided In Either Of The Province Of New Brunswick's Two Official Languages; English Or French Upon Request. Instructions For Bid Submission 1. Effective April 15, 2020, Service New Brunswick Is No Longer Accepting Paper Bids, And The Central Tendering Branch Is Closed To The Public. Public Tender Openings Are No Longer Taking Place; However, Results Continue To Be Posted On Nbon. 2. Bids Will Only Be Accepted By Electronic Transmission As Follows: A. By E-bidding Through Nbon (when E-bidding Is Possible); Or B. By Fax To: (506) 444-4200 (fax To Dedicated Mailbox). Note: Proposals In Response To A Request For Proposals (rfp) Will Not Be Accepted By Fax; Or C. By Email To Nbbids@snb.ca Or Soumissionsnb@snb.ca (do Not Submit Bids To Any Other Email). Click Here Instructions For Bid Submission For Important Instructions On How To Submit Bids By Email. D. Please Refrain From Submitting Your Bid Through Multiple Electronic Channels To Avoid Duplicate Bids. 3. All Bids Must Be Properly Signed By An Authorized Person. A. For Bids Submitted By Email Or Fax: Typed Signatures (in Any Font) That Are Not On The Bid Itself (i.e. In The Body Of The Email Or On The Fax Cover Sheet) Will Not Be Accepted. 4. All Bids Must Be Legible, Properly Completed And Contain The Proper Solicitation Number. 5. The Proponent Is Solely Responsible For Ensuring That The Bid Submission In Its Entirety, Including All Attachments, Is Received Before Closing Date And Time As Indicated On The Solicitation Documents. A. The Proponent Bears All Risk Associated With Delivering Its Bid By Electronic Submission, Including But Not Limited To Delays In Transmission Between The Proponent's Computer And The Province's Electronic Mail System, Nbon Or Fax. B. The Date And Time Of Official Receipt Of The Bid Will Be The Time Of Receipt Recorded In The Nbon System (for E-bids) Or The Time Of Receipt In The Province's Electronic Mail System (for Fax And Email Bid Submissions). 6. All Bids Must Be Stated In Canadian Funds. Sales Taxes Should Not Be Included In The Unit, Extended Or Total Prices. 7. All Tenders Must Be F.o.b. Destination, Freight Prepaid. 8. This Invitation Is Being Conducted Under The Provisions Of The Procurement Act And Regulation 2014-93 As Of The Date Of The Issuance Of The Invitation. Direct Deposit The Province Of New Brunswick Is Now Using Direct Deposit As The Standard Method Of Issuing Payments. Suppliers Are Required To Provide Bank Account Information And An Email Address For The Notice Of Remittance. Please Send The Completed Direct Deposit Form To Service New Brunswick (e-mail Address And Mailing Address Are Indicated On The Form). Please Click On The Link Below To View The Direct Deposit Form. Https://www2.snb.ca/content/dam/snb/procurement/directdepositvirementdirect.pdf A Bidder Must Obtain Official Solicitation Documents From A Distribution Service, Authorized By The Minister Of Service New Brunswick, In Order To Submit A Bid. The Current Authorized Distribution Services Are The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) (operated By Service New Brunswick, Province Of Nb), Bidsalert (operated By Tendering Publications Ltd.) And Merx (operated By Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Bids Should Be Submitted On The Official Bid Documents Obtained From These Authorized Distribution Services. The Province Of New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Negotiate Pricing, Value Added And Other Savings Opportunities With The Successful Proponent At Time Of Award And Throughout The Contract. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Services On Behalf Of The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Official Languages Act In The Delivery Of Those Services. For More Information, Please Refer To The Official Languages Act. The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions For Goods And Services Apply To This Procurement And Are Considered To Be Incorporated Into This Document. By Submitting A Bid, You Agree And Accept These Terms And Conditions. Current "atlantic Provinces Standard Terms And Conditions" Are Available On The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, The Council Of Atlantic Premiers' Website Or From An Authorized Service Provider. Covid-19 Restrictions For Workers Entering New Brunswick All Suppliers And Workers Entering The Province Of New Brunswick For Work Purposes Must Comply With The Requirements Established By Worksafe Nb And Public Health, Including Isolation Requirements Where Applicable. Click Here For More Information On These Requirements. Questions: Written Questions Relating To This Opportunity May Be Submitted To The Address Provided Below Via Email By Clicking On Questions. Please Be Sure To Include The Solicitation/tender Number In The Subject Line. Email Address: Bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca Note: This Email Account Is Strictly For The Receipt Of Questions On Open Opportunities. This Email Is Not For The Submission Of Bids. Covid-19 Supplier Vaccination Policy Suppliers Must Comply With All Gnb Health And Safety Policies And Standards Including, Without Limitation, All Health And Safety Policies And Standards Related To Covid-19, As Applicable. Go To Www.gnb.ca/nbon To View The Full Policy And Faqs. Under Canadian Law (and International Agreements), Your Bid Must Arrive Separately And Independently, Without Conspiracy, Collusion Or Fraud; See Http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home For Further Information. Pay Equity Does Your Organization Have 50 Or More Employees? The Government Of New Brunswick Is Committed To Encouraging And Incentivizing The Adoption Of Pay Equity By Employers Doing Business With Government. Prior To The Award Of Procurements For Goods And Services Valued Over $1,000,000, Suppliers, With Fifty (50) Or More Employees Will Be Required To Complete The Pay Equity Learning Module Developed By The Women's Equality Branch. Suppliers Should Provide A Copy Of Their Certificate Of Completion With Their Bid Submission. To Complete The Online Module And Obtain Your Certificate, Please Visit Www.gnb.ca/payequity. For Questions, Please Contact The Pay Equity Bureau Toll Free: (877) 253-0266 Or By Email: Peb-bes@gnb.ca. All Discounts Quoted Will Be Considered To Be Without Limitations. Award Of Contracts: No Contract Shall Be Awarded And No Payment Shall Be Made To A Vendor Unless Authorized By The Minister Or His Delegates. The Minister May Make An Award To The Preferred Vendor Conditional On The Negotiation And Acceptance Of A Detailed Contract Between The Province And The Vendor. In Such Cases, Should The Detailed Contract Negotiations Not Be Completed In A Reasonable Period Of Time, The Province Reserves The Right To Discontinue Negotiations With The Vendor And Subsequently Enter Into Negotiations With The Second Preferred Vendor. No Right Or Duty, In Whole Or In Part, Of The Vendor Under A Contract Issued May Be Assigned Or Delegated Without The Prior Consent Of The Strategic Procurement Branch. Unless Indicated Otherwise In This Tender Notice Or Attached Documents, All Prices Must Be Extended And Totalled. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Goods Or Services To The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Designated Materials Regulation In The Provision Or Delivery Of Those Goods Obligated Under That Regulation. Please Refer To Recycle Nb's Website And The Designated Materials Regulation For Specifics. Payment Of Invoices Payment Of Invoices Is The Responsibility Of The Department Or Organization To Whom The Goods Are Shipped Or Services Are Supplied. Where The Estimated Value Of The Goods Or Services To Be Procured Is Below The Lowest Applicable Threshold Value Of Any Relevant Trade Agreement, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference.

Details: Acquisition of Second Life IT Supplies Category 1: Acquisition of Refurbished Office Computers (desktops, laptops, stations, etc.) • Category 2: Acquisition of Refurbished Network Equipment (switches, routers, WiFi terminals, etc.) • Category 3: Acquisition of Telephones Refurbished Ip • Category 4: Acquisition of Refurbished Smartphones • Category 5: Acquisition of Refurbished Tablets • Category 6: Acquisition of Refurbished Monitors • Category 7: Acquisition of Projection Equipment • Category 8: Acquisition of Computer Supplies • Category 9: Repair • Category 10: Purchase and reconditioning of fleet

Details: Purchase of a Confocal and Multiphoton Microscope for Calcium Imaging on Insects as Part of the Erc Olfatask Project No. 101161791 for the Egce Laboratory of the University of Paris Saclay The purpose of this contract is to purchase this equipment to enable functional imaging recordings on insects in vivo. It therefore includes the purchase of a multiphoton microscope equipped with a scan head and various detectors, allowing measurements to be carried out in confocal microscopy. The contract also includes the purchase of the computer controlling the elements of the microscope, the anti-vibration table on which the system is placed, as well as a visible laser bench and an infrared laser.

Details: Modification 5 – October 09, 2024 this Is A Modification To The Synopsis Entitled Simulation And Advanced Software Services Ii (sass Ii) 80jsc024sass2, Which Was Posted On May 07, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: the Acquisition Milestone Schedule Has Been Updated To The Sass Ii Website At Https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-procurement/sass2/. the Interested Parties List Has Been Updated As An Attachment To This Modification And Will Be Added To The Sass Ii Website. sass Ii Technical Library Is Located In The Attachments Section. as A Reminder, To Request Access To The Sass Ii Technical Library, Individuals Must Provide A Completed Sass Ii Technical Library Access Request Form To The Points Of Contacts (pocs) Listed In This Notice. When Responding, Reference 80jsc024sass2 Technical Library In The Subject Line. obtaining Access To Export Controlled Content: to Request Access To The Sass Ii Technical Library, Please Complete The Technical Library Request Form In The "attachments" Section Below. Once The Technical Library Request Form Is Submitted, Please Request Access To All Sass Ii Technical Library Zip Folders In The "attachments" Section In Sam.gov. If Approved, You Will Be Granted Access To All Sass Ii Technical Library Zip Documents. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ modification 4 – August 15, 2024 this Is A Modification To The Synopsis Entitled Simulation And Advanced Software Services Ii (sass Ii) 80jsc024sass2, Which Was Posted On May 07, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: 1. The Acquisition Milestone Schedule Has Been Posted To The Sass Ii Website At Https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-procurement/sass2/. 2. The Interested Parties List Has Been Updated As An Attachment To This Modification And Will Be Added To The Sass Ii Website. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ modification 3 – July 24, 2024 this Is A Modification 3 To The Synopsis Entitled Simulation And Advanced Software Services Ii (sass Ii) 80jsc024sass2, Which Was Posted On May 07, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: 1. Sass Ii Industry Day Questions And Answers Are Posted. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ modification 2 – June 18, 2024 this Is A Modification 2 To The Synopsis Entitled Simulation And Advanced Software Services Ii (sass Ii) 80jsc024sass2 Which Was Posted On May 07, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: 1. Industry Day Charts Are Provided As An Attachment To This Modification And Will Be Added To The Sass Ii Website At Https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-procurement/sass2/. 2. Industry Day Meeting Link Will Be Provided To All Attendees Who Rsvp For The Industry Day Event. 3. Interested Parties List Is Provided As An Attachment To This Modification And Will Be Added To The Sass Ii Website. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ modification 1 – May 30, 2024 this Is A Modification To The Synopsis Entitled Simulation And Advanced Software Services Ii (sass Ii) 80jsc024sass2, Which Was Posted On May 07, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: Industry Day Announcement. to Facilitate Open Communications With Industry, Nasa Johnson Space Center (jsc) Plans To Conduct An Industry Day For The Sass Ii Acquisition. The Presentation For Industry Day Will Be Held On Microsoft Teams On Thursday, June 20, 2024, At 10:00 A.m. – 12:00 P.m. Central Time. The Government Will Also Provide One-on-one Communication Opportunities Onmicrosoft Teams On Thursday, June 20, 2024,which Will Be Scheduled Between 1:00 P.m. And 5:00 P.m. Central Time. Participation For The One-on-one Is Limited Tothree (3) Individualsfrom Each Company/team. One-on-one Meetings Will Be Conducted Via Microsoft Teams And Will Not Exceed 25 Minutes. email Rsvp please Rsvp For The Industry Day Event, And The One-on-one Meetings Bythursday, June 13, 5:00 P.m. Central Time By Sending An Email To The Following Addresses: yushu Mao – Yushu.mao@nasa.gov carlos Roman – Carlos.roman@nasa.gov the Email Rsvp Must Include The Following: company Name, Address, Main Point Of Contact Information, And System For Award Management (sam) Unique Entity Id if Planning A One-on-one Meeting, Please Provide Names And Position Descriptions Of The Attendees (limited To Three (3)), As Well As Contact Information. an Indication As To Whether Or Not Your Company Wishes To Be Added To The Interested Parties List, Which Will Be Publicly Available After Industry Day On The Sass Ii Website. note: E-mail Request(s): due To The Potential Volume Of E-mail Requests, As Well As To Distinguish The Requests From All Other E-mail, Please Annotate In The Subject Line Indicating: “simulation And Advanced Software Services (sass) Ii: Industry Request For Meeting.” please Email Any Questions Regarding This Posting To Yushu.mao@nasa.gov And Carlos.roman@nasa.gov. For Any Questions Submitted At Industry Day, The Government Will Officially Respond To All Questions By Posting Responses To Sam.gov And The Sass Ii Website After Industry Day. Note: Questions Pertaining To The Industry Day Content Will Be Accepted Via Email Through 5:00 P.m. Central Time Monday June 24, 2024. one-on-one Meetings the Following Topics May Be Discussed: the General Purpose Of The Announced Procurement; any Information About Jsc/sass Ii Acquisition That Nasa Has Already Made Accessible To The Public Or Is Otherwise Being Made Available To All Potential Offerors; historical Information About The General Nature Or Scope Of Prior Contracts Whose Requirements Will Be Addressed In Whole Or In Part Under A Follow-on Procurement; information That Describes The Federal Procurement Process As Defined By The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far), Nasa Far Supplement (nfs), Or Other Published Procurement Policy Documents; And procurement Specific Information Already Published Such As Information Contained In The Acquisition Forecast, Statement Of Work (sow), And Pre-solicitation Synopses. questions Regarding The Subjects Below Will Not Be Discussed: proprietary Or Confidential Business Information Of Incumbent Contractor(s) Or Other Business Entities; privacy Act Protected Information Such As, Incumbent Contractor Employees’ Personal Data; trade Secrets Act Protected Information; speculation On What The Government Might Be Looking For In Proposals; different Technical And Management Approaches; technical Efficiencies; any Particular Government Emphasis; And incumbent’s Performance. a Confirmation Email Will Be Sent To Acknowledge Your Reservation(s) And Provide Further Instructions. recording Devices Are Prohibited. appointment Times Will Be Contingent On The Availability Of Each Director And/or Deputy Director, And Technical Leads (division And/or Office Chiefs). However, We Will Attempt To Schedule Your Meeting As Quickly As Possible To Obviate Unnecessary Delays. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ background the National Aeronautics And Space Administration (nasa)/ Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (jsc) Is Hereby Requesting Information From Potential Sources For The Simulation And Advanced Software Services Ii (sass Ii) Solicitation. Jsc Is Issuing This Sources Sought Synopsis As A Means Of Conducting Market Research To Identify Parties Having An Interest In And The Resources To Support This Requirement, Seeking Capability Statement, And Requesting Information From Industry Regarding Potential Organizational Conflicts Of Interest (oci) Arising From This Requirement. This Acquisition Will Be A Follow-on Procurement To The Current Nasa Simulation And Advanced Software Service (sass), Contract #80jsc020d0060. The Result Of This Market Research Will Contribute To Determining The Method Of Procurement. The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Assigned To This Procurement Is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services. Under This Naics Code, A Business Is Considered Small If Its Average Annual Receipts Are Less Than $34 Million. the Nasa/jsc Is Seeking Capability Statements From All Interested Parties, Including All Socioeconomic Categories Of Small Businesses And Historically Black Colleges And Universities (hbcu)/minority Institutions (mi), And Members Of The Underserved Communities As Defined By Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity And Support For Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, For The Purposes Of Determining The Appropriate Level Of Competition And/or Small Business Subcontracting Goals For Sass Ii. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Small, 8(a), Women-owned (wosb), Service-disabled Veteran (sd-vosb), Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (edwosb) Or Hubzone Business Set-aside Based On Responses Received. sass Ii Description nasa Has A Requirement For Specialized Simulation Services In The Areas Of Space-based Robotics; Avionics; Vehicle Guidance, Navigation, And Control (gn&c); Graphics; And Flight Software; As Well As Advanced Software Services In The Areas Of Software Development Technology, Human-computer Interaction; Avionics Flight Software; And Collaborative Engineering And Process Automation. These Services Are Necessary To Produce Software Systems, Processes, And Tools For A Variety Of End-users Across The Agency, Including But Not Limited To The International Space Station (iss), Orion, Gateway, And Artemis Programs, Flight Operations, And Other Advanced Programs For Exploration. the Pertinent Contract Information For The Current Contract Is As Follows: current Contractor: Maclean Engineering & Applied Technologies (metecs) contract Number: 80jsc020d0060 estimated Contract Value: $100 Million contract Expiration Date: 09/30/2025 vendors Having The Capabilities Necessary To Meet Or Exceed The Stated Requirementsare Invited To Submit Appropriate Documentation, Literature, Brochures, Andreferences. capability Statement interested Firms Having The Required Capabilities Necessary To Meet The Above Requirement Should Indicate The Ability To Perform All Aspects Of The Effort, And Include The Following Information: technical describe Your Company's Overall Skills, Experience, And Capabilities To Perform The Work Of The Attachment 1 - Draft Sow. Please Identify Specific Draft Sow Sections Where Your Company Could Provide The Stated Capability By Way Of Attachment 2 - Vendor Capability Matrix At The End Of This Announcement. Any Referenced Drds In The Draft Sow Are Not Applicable To This Request For Information. If Subcontracting Or Joint Venture Is Anticipated To Deliver Technical Capability, Organizations Should Address The Anticipated Administrative And Management Structure Of Such Arrangements (if This Information Is Known At This Time). Also Address What Elements Of Work Would Be Performed By The Prime Or Joint Venture And Which Elements Would Be Performed By Subcontractors. small Business - If This Contract Is Not Set Aside, Identify Any Areas Of The Draft Sow That You Believe Could Be Performed By A Small Business And Provide Rationale. company-specific Information - Responses Must Include The Following: name And Address Of Firm’s Point Of Contact Information (include Duns Number, Address, Website, Phone Number, And Email Address). size Of Business. average Annual Revenue For Past Three Years. number Of Employees. whether The Firm Is A Large, Sb, Sdb, Hubzone, Wosb, Vosb, Sdvosb, Hbcu/mi, And/or 8a. number Of Years In Business. affiliate Information: Parent Company, Joint Venture Partners, And Potential Teaming Partners. if You Plan To Propose As A Prime Or As A Subcontractor. a List Of Contracts Covering The Past Three Years With Emphasis On Work Performed For The United States Federal Government. Please Provide Contract Numbers, If Your Firm Was A Prime Or Subcontractor, Contract Type, Dollar Value Of Each Procurement, And Customer Point Of Contact (address, Phone, And Email). If Work Was Performed As A Subcontractor, Please Indicate Percentage Of Work/subcontract Dollar Value. If The Contract(s) Wereindefinite-delivery Indefinite-quantity (idiq), Please Indicate The Number Of Task Orders Awarded And The Total Dollar Value Of Those Task Orders. in Addition To The Information Requested Above, Interested Parties May Also Provide Comments On This Potential Acquisition Regarding Proposed Contract Type, Incentive Arrangements, Evaluation Criteria, Or Performance Metrics. the Government Will Evaluate Market Information To Ascertain Potential Market Capacity To 1) Provide Services Consistent In Scope And Scale With Those Described In This Notice And Otherwise Anticipated; And 2) Determine Whether To Conduct A Competition With Full And Open Competition Or Through A Small Business Set-aside. To Assess The Market Capacity, The Government Will Review Potential Offeror’s Past Performance With Respect To This Type Of Work; And Experience Providing Services Under A Performance-based Service Acquisition Contract. nasa Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, Is Applicable. The Center Ombudsman For This Acquisition Can Be Found At: Https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/procurement-ombuds-comp-advocate-listing.pdf organizational Conflicts Of Interest (oci) in Addition To The Information Requested Above, Nasa Is Requesting Information From Industry Regarding Potential Oci Arising From The Sass Ii Acquisition. the Nature Of The Work Anticipated Under The Sass Ii May Create The Potential For Oci(s) As Currently Described In Far Subpart 9.5. Each Interested Party Should Review Far Subpart 9.5 In Light Of Nasa’s Anticipation Of Oci Issues And Consider Carefully The Extent To Which An Oci May Arise Before Making The Decision To Compete For The Sass Ii. specifically, Nasa Anticipates That The Effort Under The Sass Ii Will Include The Following Types Of Tasks Which Could Lead To Potential Oci Issues. This List Is Not All Inclusive. the Contractor May Be Required To Provide Technical Support To Nasa For New Systems Development For Current And Future Programs/missions. (e.g. Orion, Iss, Gateway, Etc.) the Contractor May Be Required To Inspect, Evaluate, Access, Critique, Review, Orperform Other Similar Services With Respect To Products Or Services Provided By The Contractor Under Other Nasa Contracts. this Effort May Require Direct Simulation And Advance Software Service Functions To The Jsc Engineering, Flight Operations, And Human Health Performance Directorates And Their Contractor Developed Products. a Link To The Nasa’s Guide On Oci Is Listed Below: Https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/guides/oci_guide.pdf please Reference This Document For Additional Information About Nasa’s Policies With Respect To Oci Issues. Interested Parties Are Requested To Address The Following Questions: 1. What Type(s) Of Oci Issues Would Your Company Or Potential Team Identify, If Any, Should You Choose To Propose On The Sass Ii Contract? 2. What Strategies Would You Anticipate Proposing To Mitigate The Oci Issues That You Identified (if Any)? Please Provide Strategy Details, Previous Examples/experience With Other Contracts With Nasa Or Other Agencies, Etc. 3. Are There Any Other Types Of Potential Oci Issues With The Proposed Sass Ii Contract That Were Not Identified In This Rfi (assuming Any Were Identified)? 4. Does Your Company Foresee Any Oci Issues Associated With The Sass Ii That Would Cause You To Decide Not To Propose On The Potential Sass Ii Rfp? nasa Will Review Any Responses Received Regarding Potential Oci And Each Offeror’s Proposed Oci Mitigation Strategy. Nasa Will Respond To Each Company Who Submits A Mitigation Strategy. Nasa’s Response Is Not Intended To Serve As A Confirmation That, In Fact, All Potential Oci Have Been Identified, An Oci Will Ultimately Exist, Or That An Interested Party Is Capable Of Successfully Eliminating Or Mitigating An Identified Oci. Nasa’s Response Is Also Not Intended To Encourage Or Discourage Any Interested Party From Responding To An Rfp Issued For Sass Ii In The Future. Furthermore, Nasa’s Response In No Way Alters Or Interprets Far 9.5 As It Applies To A Final Statement Of Work Or A Final Proposal Submission, Should An Interest Party Elect To Submit A Proposal To An Rfp For Sass Ii. Subsequent To The Initial Oci Submission And Nasa’s Response, Nasa Will Not Consider Further Information As It Relates To This Rfi. diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility in Support Of The Executive Order (eo) 13985, Advancing Racial Equity And Support For Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, Nasa Is Seeking To Advance Equity Or Remove Barriers For Members Of Underserved Communities Related To This Requirement. As Defined In The Eo, Underserved Communities Refers To Populations Sharing A Particular Characteristic, As Well As Geographic Communities, That Have Been Systematically Denied A Full Opportunity To Participate In Aspects Of Economic, Social, And Civic Life, As Exemplified By The List In The Preceding Definition Of "equity." Equity Means The Consistent And Systematic Fair, Just, And Impartial Treatment Of All Individuals, Including Individuals Who Belong To Underserved Communities That Have Been Denied Such Treatment, Such As Black, Latino, And Indigenous And Native American Persons, Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders And Other Persons Of Color; Members Of Religious Minorities; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer (lgbtq+) Persons; Persons With Disabilities; Persons Who Live In Rural Areas; And Persons Otherwise Adversely Affected By Persistent Poverty Or Inequality. nasa Seeks Input In The Following Areas: 1. To Support The Requirements Identified In This Request For Information (rfi)/sources Sought Notification, What Barriers Or Opportunities Exist To Engage Subject Matter Experts From Industry And Academia And How Can Those Barriers Be Overcome? How Can Underserved Communities Be Leveraged? 2. To Support The Requirements Identified In This Rfi, What Barriers Or Opportunities Exist To Partner With Subcontractors That Employ Members Of Underserved Communities, As Defined Above? 3. What Other Recommendations Would You Make To Enhance Diversity And Inclusion? 4. What Should Be Considered To Encourage Full Participation And Contribution Of Organizations And Individuals (e.g., Outreach Efforts And Innovative Partnerships) In Performance Of This Requirement? submission Instructions interested Parties Having The Required Capabilities Necessary To Meet The Sass Ii Requirement Described Herein Should Submit A Capability Statement Of No More Than 7 Pages, Using No Less Than 12-point Times New Roman Font Indicating The Ability To Perform All Aspects Of The Effort. The Vendor Capability Matrix Will Be Included Within The 7-page Limitation. The Oci Information Should Be Submitted As An Additional Document. There Is No Page Limitation To The Oci Information Submittal. interested Parties Who Consider Themselves Qualified One Or More Elements Of The Statement Of Work Are Invited To Submit A Response To This Sources Sought Notice By June 7, 2024. All Questions And Responses Under This Sources Sought Notice Must Be Emailed To Carlos Roman At Carlos.roman@nasa.gov And Yushu Mao At Yushu.mao@nasa.gov. Please Reference 80jsc024sass2 Sass Ii In Any Responses. an Interested Vendors List Is Enabled Within This Posting. This List Is Available To Other Vendors To Allow Potential Offerors The Opportunity To Network. Parties That Would Like Their Information Posted To The Interested Vendors List Shall Use The “add Me To Interested Vendors” Button. If A Vendor Would Like To Be Removed From The Interested Vendors List, Use The “remove Me From Interested Vendors” Button. It Is The Potential Offeror’s Responsibility To Monitor This Site For The Release Of Any Solicitation Or Synopsis. this Synopsis Is For Information And Planning Purposes Only. In Accordance With Far 15.201(e), Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By Nasa To Form A Binding Contract. Nasa Is Under No Obligation To Issue A Solicitation Or To Award Any Contract On The Basis Of This Rfi. Nasa Will Not Pay For Any Information Solicited Under This Rfi. No Solicitation Exists; Therefore, Do Not Request A Copy Of A Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized On Sam.gov. It Is The Interested Party’s Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of Any Subsequent Solicitation Or Synopsis. the Documents On The Nasa Sass Ii Acquisition Website Are For Information And Planning Purposes, To Allow Industry The Opportunity To Comment, And To Promote Competition Only. Nasa Will Not Affirmatively Release Any Information Received In Response To This Rfi To The Public But May Use Information Received In Developing The Best Approach For A Contract Strategy, And Therefore Such Information May Be Recognizable To The Interested Party Who Submitted It. Any Information Submitted In Response To This Rfi That Is Marked As “confidential Commercial Or Financial Information” Will Be Considered As Voluntarily Submitted In Accordance With The Freedom Of Information Act.

Details: No Totals Required. New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Manufacturer Of Goods With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Manufacturer Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. New Brunswick Vendor Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Vendor Of Goods Or Services With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Vendor Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Vendor Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Vendor Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. Dnred Seeks The Development Of A Plan To Phase Out Heating Oil In New Brunswick. See Attached Rfp. This Is A Tender Notice Only. In Order To Submit A Bid, You Must Obtain Official Tender Documents From The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, Another Authorized Tendering Service Or As Indicated In The Tender Notice. Solicitation Documents Will Be Provided In Either Of The Province Of New Brunswick's Two Official Languages; English Or French Upon Request. Instructions For Bid Submission 1. Effective April 15, 2020, Service New Brunswick Is No Longer Accepting Paper Bids, And The Central Tendering Branch Is Closed To The Public. Public Tender Openings Are No Longer Taking Place; However, Results Continue To Be Posted On Nbon. 2. Bids Will Only Be Accepted By Electronic Transmission As Follows: A. By E-bidding Through Nbon (when E-bidding Is Possible); Or B. By Fax To: (506) 444-4200 (fax To Dedicated Mailbox). Note: Proposals In Response To A Request For Proposals (rfp) Will Not Be Accepted By Fax; Or C. By Email To Nbbids@snb.ca Or Soumissionsnb@snb.ca (do Not Submit Bids To Any Other Email). Click Here Instructions For Bid Submission For Important Instructions On How To Submit Bids By Email. D. Please Refrain From Submitting Your Bid Through Multiple Electronic Channels To Avoid Duplicate Bids. 3. All Bids Must Be Properly Signed By An Authorized Person. A. For Bids Submitted By Email Or Fax: Typed Signatures (in Any Font) That Are Not On The Bid Itself (i.e. In The Body Of The Email Or On The Fax Cover Sheet) Will Not Be Accepted. 4. All Bids Must Be Legible, Properly Completed And Contain The Proper Solicitation Number. 5. The Proponent Is Solely Responsible For Ensuring That The Bid Submission In Its Entirety, Including All Attachments, Is Received Before Closing Date And Time As Indicated On The Solicitation Documents. A. The Proponent Bears All Risk Associated With Delivering Its Bid By Electronic Submission, Including But Not Limited To Delays In Transmission Between The Proponent's Computer And The Province's Electronic Mail System, Nbon Or Fax. B. The Date And Time Of Official Receipt Of The Bid Will Be The Time Of Receipt Recorded In The Nbon System (for E-bids) Or The Time Of Receipt In The Province's Electronic Mail System (for Fax And Email Bid Submissions). 6. All Bids Must Be Stated In Canadian Funds. Sales Taxes Should Not Be Included In The Unit, Extended Or Total Prices. 7. All Tenders Must Be F.o.b. Destination, Freight Prepaid. 8. This Invitation Is Being Conducted Under The Provisions Of The Procurement Act And Regulation 2014-93 As Of The Date Of The Issuance Of The Invitation. Direct Deposit The Province Of New Brunswick Is Now Using Direct Deposit As The Standard Method Of Issuing Payments. Suppliers Are Required To Provide Bank Account Information And An Email Address For The Notice Of Remittance. Please Send The Completed Direct Deposit Form To Service New Brunswick (e-mail Address And Mailing Address Are Indicated On The Form). Please Click On The Link Below To View The Direct Deposit Form. Https://www2.snb.ca/content/dam/snb/procurement/directdepositvirementdirect.pdf A Bidder Must Obtain Official Solicitation Documents From A Distribution Service, Authorized By The Minister Of Service New Brunswick, In Order To Submit A Bid. The Current Authorized Distribution Services Are The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) (operated By Service New Brunswick, Province Of Nb), Bidsalert (operated By Tendering Publications Ltd.) And Merx (operated By Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Bids Should Be Submitted On The Official Bid Documents Obtained From These Authorized Distribution Services. The Province Of New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Negotiate Pricing, Value Added And Other Savings Opportunities With The Successful Proponent At Time Of Award And Throughout The Contract. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Services On Behalf Of The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Official Languages Act In The Delivery Of Those Services. For More Information, Please Refer To The Official Languages Act. The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions For Goods And Services Apply To This Procurement And Are Considered To Be Incorporated Into This Document. By Submitting A Bid, You Agree And Accept These Terms And Conditions. Current "atlantic Provinces Standard Terms And Conditions" Are Available On The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, The Council Of Atlantic Premiers' Website Or From An Authorized Service Provider. Covid-19 Restrictions For Workers Entering New Brunswick All Suppliers And Workers Entering The Province Of New Brunswick For Work Purposes Must Comply With The Requirements Established By Worksafe Nb And Public Health, Including Isolation Requirements Where Applicable. Click Here For More Information On These Requirements. Questions: Written Questions Relating To This Opportunity May Be Submitted To The Address Provided Below Via Email By Clicking On Questions. Please Be Sure To Include The Solicitation/tender Number In The Subject Line. Email Address: Bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca Note: This Email Account Is Strictly For The Receipt Of Questions On Open Opportunities. This Email Is Not For The Submission Of Bids. Covid-19 Supplier Vaccination Policy Suppliers Must Comply With All Gnb Health And Safety Policies And Standards Including, Without Limitation, All Health And Safety Policies And Standards Related To Covid-19, As Applicable. Go To Www.gnb.ca/nbon To View The Full Policy And Faqs. Under Canadian Law (and International Agreements), Your Bid Must Arrive Separately And Independently, Without Conspiracy, Collusion Or Fraud; See Http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home For Further Information. Pay Equity Does Your Organization Have 50 Or More Employees? The Government Of New Brunswick Is Committed To Encouraging And Incentivizing The Adoption Of Pay Equity By Employers Doing Business With Government. Prior To The Award Of Procurements For Goods And Services Valued Over $1,000,000, Suppliers, With Fifty (50) Or More Employees Will Be Required To Complete The Pay Equity Learning Module Developed By The Women's Equality Branch. Suppliers Should Provide A Copy Of Their Certificate Of Completion With Their Bid Submission. To Complete The Online Module And Obtain Your Certificate, Please Visit Www.gnb.ca/payequity. For Questions, Please Contact The Pay Equity Bureau Toll Free: (877) 253-0266 Or By Email: Peb-bes@gnb.ca. All Discounts Quoted Will Be Considered To Be Without Limitations. Award Of Contracts: No Contract Shall Be Awarded And No Payment Shall Be Made To A Vendor Unless Authorized By The Minister Or His Delegates. The Minister May Make An Award To The Preferred Vendor Conditional On The Negotiation And Acceptance Of A Detailed Contract Between The Province And The Vendor. In Such Cases, Should The Detailed Contract Negotiations Not Be Completed In A Reasonable Period Of Time, The Province Reserves The Right To Discontinue Negotiations With The Vendor And Subsequently Enter Into Negotiations With The Second Preferred Vendor. No Right Or Duty, In Whole Or In Part, Of The Vendor Under A Contract Issued May Be Assigned Or Delegated Without The Prior Consent Of The Strategic Procurement Branch. Unless Indicated Otherwise In This Tender Notice Or Attached Documents, All Prices Must Be Extended And Totalled. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Goods Or Services To The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Designated Materials Regulation In The Provision Or Delivery Of Those Goods Obligated Under That Regulation. Please Refer To Recycle Nb's Website And The Designated Materials Regulation For Specifics. Payment Of Invoices Payment Of Invoices Is The Responsibility Of The Department Or Organization To Whom The Goods Are Shipped Or Services Are Supplied. Where The Estimated Value Of The Goods Or Services To Be Procured Is Below The Lowest Applicable Threshold Value Of Any Relevant Trade Agreement, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference. Holiday Season Office Closure The Strategic Procurement Division Of Service New Brunswick (located At 300 St. Mary's Street) Will Be Closed For The Holiday Season. This Includes All Strategic Procurement Operations (except Strategic Procurement - Health), The Reception Area And The Central Tendering Office. The Closure Period Is From 12 P.m. On December 24, 2024 To 8:15 A.m. On January 2, 2025. The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) Will Be Accessible Throughout This Period, However Please Note Support (helpline And Email Queries) Will Not Be Available During This Time.

Details: For Ease Of Response An Ms Document Has Been Posted On The New Brunswick Opportunities Network(nbon)to Be Filled In And Returned With Your Bid Document. For Those Companies That Receive Bid Documents From Merx You Will Need To Register On The Nbon System At Www.gnb.ca/tenders To Download The Ms Document. You Are However, Cautioned Not To Make Any Changes To Our Wording Or Your Response May Be Rejected. Should You Have Any Trouble Registering On The System Please Contact The Help Line At 1-800-561-1422 In Canada Or 506-444-5636 Outside Canada. New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Manufacturer Of Goods With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Manufacturer Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. New Brunswick Vendor Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Vendor Of Goods Or Services With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Vendor Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Vendor Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Vendor Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. Adp Systems Development Services ****amendment #2 **** This Amendment Has Been Created To Respond To Vendor Questions, See Document Titled 8035014-25 Amendment Modification 2 For Responses. All Other Information Remains The Same. ********************** ****amendment #1 **** This Amendment Has Been Created To Extend The Closing Date. All Other Information Remains The Same. ********************** Service New Brunswick (snb) Through Its Strategic Procurement Branch Will Coordinate The Tendering Process For An Application Modernization And Rationalization Strategy For The Development Of A Strategic Framework To Address Application Modernization And Rationalization. This Is A Tender Notice Only. In Order To Submit A Bid, You Must Obtain Official Tender Documents From The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, Another Authorized Tendering Service Or As Indicated In The Tender Notice. Solicitation Documents Will Be Provided In Either Of The Province Of New Brunswick's Two Official Languages; English Or French Upon Request. Instructions For Bid Submission 1. Effective April 15, 2020, Service New Brunswick Is No Longer Accepting Paper Bids, And The Central Tendering Branch Is Closed To The Public. Public Tender Openings Are No Longer Taking Place; However, Results Continue To Be Posted On Nbon. 2. Bids Will Only Be Accepted By Electronic Transmission As Follows: A. By E-bidding Through Nbon (when E-bidding Is Possible); Or B. By Fax To: (506) 444-4200 (fax To Dedicated Mailbox). Note: Proposals In Response To A Request For Proposals (rfp) Will Not Be Accepted By Fax; Or C. By Email To Nbbids@snb.ca Or Soumissionsnb@snb.ca (do Not Submit Bids To Any Other Email). Click Here Instructions For Bid Submission For Important Instructions On How To Submit Bids By Email. D. Please Refrain From Submitting Your Bid Through Multiple Electronic Channels To Avoid Duplicate Bids. 3. All Bids Must Be Properly Signed By An Authorized Person. A. For Bids Submitted By Email Or Fax: Typed Signatures (in Any Font) That Are Not On The Bid Itself (i.e. In The Body Of The Email Or On The Fax Cover Sheet) Will Not Be Accepted. 4. All Bids Must Be Legible, Properly Completed And Contain The Proper Solicitation Number. 5. The Proponent Is Solely Responsible For Ensuring That The Bid Submission In Its Entirety, Including All Attachments, Is Received Before Closing Date And Time As Indicated On The Solicitation Documents. A. The Proponent Bears All Risk Associated With Delivering Its Bid By Electronic Submission, Including But Not Limited To Delays In Transmission Between The Proponent's Computer And The Province's Electronic Mail System, Nbon Or Fax. B. The Date And Time Of Official Receipt Of The Bid Will Be The Time Of Receipt Recorded In The Nbon System (for E-bids) Or The Time Of Receipt In The Province's Electronic Mail System (for Fax And Email Bid Submissions). 6. All Bids Must Be Stated In Canadian Funds. Sales Taxes Should Not Be Included In The Unit, Extended Or Total Prices. 7. All Tenders Must Be F.o.b. Destination, Freight Prepaid. 8. This Invitation Is Being Conducted Under The Provisions Of The Procurement Act And Regulation 2014-93 As Of The Date Of The Issuance Of The Invitation. Direct Deposit The Province Of New Brunswick Is Now Using Direct Deposit As The Standard Method Of Issuing Payments. Suppliers Are Required To Provide Bank Account Information And An Email Address For The Notice Of Remittance. Please Send The Completed Direct Deposit Form To Service New Brunswick (e-mail Address And Mailing Address Are Indicated On The Form). Please Click On The Link Below To View The Direct Deposit Form. Https://www2.snb.ca/content/dam/snb/procurement/directdepositvirementdirect.pdf A Bidder Must Obtain Official Solicitation Documents From A Distribution Service, Authorized By The Minister Of Service New Brunswick, In Order To Submit A Bid. The Current Authorized Distribution Services Are The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) (operated By Service New Brunswick, Province Of Nb), Bidsalert (operated By Tendering Publications Ltd.) And Merx (operated By Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Bids Should Be Submitted On The Official Bid Documents Obtained From These Authorized Distribution Services. The Province Of New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Negotiate Pricing, Value Added And Other Savings Opportunities With The Successful Proponent At Time Of Award And Throughout The Contract. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Services On Behalf Of The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Official Languages Act In The Delivery Of Those Services. For More Information, Please Refer To The Official Languages Act. The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions For Goods And Services Apply To This Procurement And Are Considered To Be Incorporated Into This Document. By Submitting A Bid, You Agree And Accept These Terms And Conditions. Current "atlantic Provinces Standard Terms And Conditions" Are Available On The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, The Council Of Atlantic Premiers' Website Or From An Authorized Service Provider. Covid-19 Restrictions For Workers Entering New Brunswick All Suppliers And Workers Entering The Province Of New Brunswick For Work Purposes Must Comply With The Requirements Established By Worksafe Nb And Public Health, Including Isolation Requirements Where Applicable. Click Here For More Information On These Requirements. Questions: Written Questions Relating To This Opportunity May Be Submitted To The Address Provided Below Via Email By Clicking On Questions. Please Be Sure To Include The Solicitation/tender Number In The Subject Line. Email Address: Bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca Note: This Email Account Is Strictly For The Receipt Of Questions On Open Opportunities. This Email Is Not For The Submission Of Bids. Covid-19 Supplier Vaccination Policy Suppliers Must Comply With All Gnb Health And Safety Policies And Standards Including, Without Limitation, All Health And Safety Policies And Standards Related To Covid-19, As Applicable. Go To Www.gnb.ca/nbon To View The Full Policy And Faqs. Under Canadian Law (and International Agreements), Your Bid Must Arrive Separately And Independently, Without Conspiracy, Collusion Or Fraud; See Http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home For Further Information. Pay Equity Does Your Organization Have 50 Or More Employees? The Government Of New Brunswick Is Committed To Encouraging And Incentivizing The Adoption Of Pay Equity By Employers Doing Business With Government. Prior To The Award Of Procurements For Goods And Services Valued Over $1,000,000, Suppliers, With Fifty (50) Or More Employees Will Be Required To Complete The Pay Equity Learning Module Developed By The Women's Equality Branch. Suppliers Should Provide A Copy Of Their Certificate Of Completion With Their Bid Submission. To Complete The Online Module And Obtain Your Certificate, Please Visit Www.gnb.ca/payequity. For Questions, Please Contact The Pay Equity Bureau Toll Free: (877) 253-0266 Or By Email: Peb-bes@gnb.ca. All Discounts Quoted Will Be Considered To Be Without Limitations. Award Of Contracts: No Contract Shall Be Awarded And No Payment Shall Be Made To A Vendor Unless Authorized By The Minister Or His Delegates. The Minister May Make An Award To The Preferred Vendor Conditional On The Negotiation And Acceptance Of A Detailed Contract Between The Province And The Vendor. In Such Cases, Should The Detailed Contract Negotiations Not Be Completed In A Reasonable Period Of Time, The Province Reserves The Right To Discontinue Negotiations With The Vendor And Subsequently Enter Into Negotiations With The Second Preferred Vendor. No Right Or Duty, In Whole Or In Part, Of The Vendor Under A Contract Issued May Be Assigned Or Delegated Without The Prior Consent Of The Strategic Procurement Branch. Unless Indicated Otherwise In This Tender Notice Or Attached Documents, All Prices Must Be Extended And Totalled. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Goods Or Services To The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Designated Materials Regulation In The Provision Or Delivery Of Those Goods Obligated Under That Regulation. Please Refer To Recycle Nb's Website And The Designated Materials Regulation For Specifics. Payment Of Invoices Payment Of Invoices Is The Responsibility Of The Department Or Organization To Whom The Goods Are Shipped Or Services Are Supplied. Where The Estimated Value Of The Goods Or Services To Be Procured Is Below The Lowest Applicable Threshold Value Of Any Relevant Trade Agreement, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference. This Procurement Is Subject To The Provisions Of The Canadian Free Trade Agreement And The Canada-european Union Comprehensive Economic And Trade Agreement. There Is An Attachment(s) With Additional Information That Forms Part Of This Tender. To View The Attachment(s) You Must Sign Into The New Brunswick Opportunities Network At Www.gnb.ca/tenders, Locate This Tender Then Click On "attachments Exist." New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) Web Site: Www.gnb.ca/tenders Help Line:1-800-561-1422 Or (506) 444-5636 E-mail: Nbon@snb.ca

Details: – The realization of studies; – The manufacture of four cylinders and their equipment, namely for each cylinder: the cylinder yoke and its axis, the analog sensor, the copy bar, the rigid and flexible supply piping, the drilled block, the hydraulic valve and the universal joint; – The delivery of the cylinders on site in storage packaging (storage oil, plugs); – All transport operations, loading, unloading, personnel, and equipment necessary for delivery to the Créteil site Rue De L'écluse 94000 Créteil; – The provision of execution and as-built plans in Word, Excel, Autocad 2010 Civil3d and PDF formats on computer format; – Before Delivery, Carrying Out Tests on the Holder’s Premises in the Presence of the Project Manager Including the Preparation of a Report for Each Cylinder; – Supply and Delivery of Spare Parts.

Details: Advanced Research Announcement (ara) fa9451-21-s-0001 directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (deter) air Force Research Laboratory/directed Energy Directorate naics Code: The Naics Code For This Acquisition Is 541715 For Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology), And The Small Business Size Standard Is 1,000 Employees federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy, Phillips Research Site, Kirtland Afb Nm (afrl/rd) ara Title: Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research Announcement (deter) ara Type: This Is An Open Ara With Calls; Initial Announcement ara Number: Fa9451-21-s-0001 program Summary: this Is An Open Ara Announcement Pursuant To The Authority Of 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373). Afrl/rd Is Interested In Receiving White Papers And Proposals Through A Two-step Process To Perform Research And Development (r&d), Modeling And Simulation (m&s), Design, Component/subsystem, Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of Directed Energy Source Components (to Include Spares And Alternate Component Technologies), And/or Systems And Any Required Accessories, Materials, And Supplies For Laboratory Research And Experimentation And Field Trials In A Relevant Environment To Demonstrate System Capabilities. Dialogue Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives Is Strongly Encouraged. *note: Afrl/rd Reserves The Right To Collapse A White Paper/two-step Into A One-step If The Situation Warrants The White Paper Contains Sufficient Technical Detail To Do Full Technical Proposal Evaluation Instead Of White Paper Evaluation. *please See The Attached Deter Industry User Guide For Guidance On Definitions, Processes, Submission Requirements And Evaluation Criteria.* background: Afrl/rd Equips The Joint Warfighter With Next-generation Technologies, Advanced Concepts, And Weapon System Options Across All Operational Domains To Become More Agile And Increase The Commercialization Potential Of Directed Energy Investments To Ensure The National Defense. this Solicitation Intends To Use Acquisition Authorities Provided By 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373). This Authority Applies To Acquisition Of Items Related To “…ordnance, Signal, Chemical Activity, Transportation, Energy, Medical, Space-flight, And Aeronautical Supplies, Including Parts And Accessories, And Designs Thereof, That Are Necessary For Experimental Or Test Purposes In The Development Of The Best Supplies That Are Needed For The National Defense.” Consequently, White Papers And Proposals Should Address How The Proposed Effort Provides Benefits To The National Defense And A Strategy For Verifying Those Intended Benefits. the Proposed Solutions Should Be Innovative And Substantially Improve National Defense Capabilities Across The Domains Of Directed Energy. While The Government Describes Discrete Topic Areas Below, It Also Anticipates That Certain Comprehensive Technology Solutions And Prototypes May Require Multidiscipline Approaches That Address Two Or More Topic Areas. The Topic Areas Are Covered Under This Announcement, Which May Be Used In Any Combination. The Government Reserves The Right To Add, Delete Or Modify The Topic Areas As Necessary. communication Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives: Dialogue Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives Is Strongly Encouraged Throughout The Life Of This Ara. However, Communication Will Be Limited Once Full-proposals Are Submitted For Evaluation/review. Prospective Offerors Are Welcome To Request Sit-downs And Provide Demonstrations Of Their Capabilities. Discussions Shall Not Constitute A Commitment By The Government To Subsequently Fund Or Award Any Proposed Effort. No Guidance Related To Technical Approach Will Be Given. However, Questions Related To The Objectives Of The Effort Or Prior Similar Efforts May Be Answered. Offerors Are Advised That Only Contracting Officers Are Legally Authorized To Contractually Bind Or Otherwise Commit The Government. this Will Be A Hybrid Announcement: This Announcement Has An Open Request For White Papers As Described Below. Calls May Be Issued Under This Announcement For Discrete Requirements. Call Types Can Vary And May Include, But Are Not Limited To, One-step, Two-step, Open, Closed, Staggered, Limited Calls Or Any Combination Therein. Afrl/rd Reserves The Right To Collapse A White Paper/two-step Into A One-step If The Situation Warrants The White Paper Contains Sufficient Technical Detail To Do Full Technical Proposal Evaluation Instead Of White Paper Evaluation. open Announcement Request: Afrl/rd Kirtland Air Force Base Is Soliciting White Papers On The Research Effort Described In The Below Topic Areas Pursuant To The Authority Of 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373), Procurement For Experimental Purposes. open Announcement Submission: White Papers Must Be Submitted To Https://usg.valideval.com/teams/deter/signup. If It Is Determined That A Classified White Paper Is Required, Please Do Not Deliver Any Classified Portion Of The White Paper, But Rather Contact The Deter Org Mailbox For Specific Delivery Instructions. Further Instructions For White Paper Submission Can Be Found In The Deter Industry User Guide Attached To This Announcement. call Request: Calls, Other Than Limited Calls, Will Be Issued Under This Announcement Via The Government Point Of Entry (gpe) At Https://beta.sam.gov. Notification Of Calls May Be Announced On Other Platforms (i.e. Www.grants.gov) And Will Direct Offerors To The Gpe For Full Solicitation Details. call Submission: Submission Requirements For Calls Will Be Specified In The Solicitation Documentation Of Each Call. call Variations: Variations Of The Ara Call Process Are Available For Use. The Following Types Are Commonly Used, But Are Not Considered All Inclusive. one-step: The One-step Process Is Used To Request Full Technical And Cost Proposals From Each Offeror. The Proposals Are Reviewed In Accordance With The Solicitation Criteria And Typically All Of A Selected Proposal, Part Of A Selected Proposal, Or None Of The Proposals May Be Selected For Award. two-step: The Two-step Process Is Sometimes Used When A Large Number Of Proposals Are Anticipated. Potential Offerors Are Invited To Submit Brief Descriptive White Papers In Lieu Of Full Proposals. The Call Must State Whether An Unfavorable White Paper Review Will Bar The Offeror From Further Consideration. The Government May Retain Unselected White Papers For A Specific Period Of Time, Which Will Be Identified In The Solicitation. Full Proposals Are Requested From Those Offerors Selected In The White Paper Review Process. After Proposals Are Received, They Are Reviewed Consistent With The Process For One-step Aras. open Call: This Approach Allows For White Paper And/or Proposal Submittals At Any Time Within A Specified Period. Open Calls Will Be Updated No Less Frequently Than Annually. White Papers/proposals Are Reviewed When Received During The Period That The Ara Is Open. closed Call: This Approach Allows For White Paper And/or Proposal Submittals At A Specified Date And Time As Set Forth In The Ara. staggered-closed Call: The Staggered-closed Call States A Specified Date And Time For Receipt Of Proposals Or White Papers, But Also Allows For Proposals/white Papers After The Date And Time Set For Proposal Receipt. All Offerors Should Be Cautioned, However, That The Likelihood Of Funding Proposals Received After The Specified Date And Time Is Substantially Reduced. limited Call: This Approach Allows For Solicitation To A Limited Group Of Potential Offerors. Request For Proposals (rfp) Or Requests For White Papers Will Be Issued Directly To Potential Offerors Without A Requirement To Publish To The Gpe. the Government May Issue Solicitations That Combine One Or More Of The Above Approaches. open Announcement Modifications: Due To The Dynamically Evolving Nature Of Us Warfighter Directed Energy Needs, This Announcement Is Subject To Updates, Revisions, Or Additional Topic Areas. Therefore, Offerors Are Highly Encouraged To Continually Monitor Https://beta.sam.gov To Ensure They Receive The Latest Guidance For This Announcement. The Government Shall Provide Updates To This Announcement No Less Than Annually. Updates May Include Changes To: Topic Areas, Submission Requirements, Administrative Changes, Evaluation Criteria, Solicitation Methods, Etc. (not An Inclusive List). type Of Contract/instrument: The Air Force Reserves The Right To Award The Instrument Best Suited To The Nature Of The Research Proposed. Accordingly, The Government May Award Any Appropriate Contract/instrument Type Under The Authorities Below: federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 10 U.s.c. §4021 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2371) "other Transaction For Research 10 U.s.c. §4022 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2371b) "other Transaction For Prototype" 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373) "procurement For Experimental Purposes" 10 U.s.c. §4025 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2374) "prize Competitions" dod Grant And Agreement Regulation (dodgars) the Government Anticipates That A Mix Of Contract/instrument Types Will Be Used Throughout The Life Of This Ara. Generally, Awards Under This Announcement Or Any Calls May Be Cost-plus-fixed Fee (completion And Term), Cost Contract, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transaction Authority, Etc. note: If Proposing A Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Type Contract, The Far Clauses Will Be Referenced At The Call Level Or Within The Request For Proposal. The Far And Supplement Provisions And Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference. The Full Text Of These Provisions And Clauses Can Be Found At Https://www.acquisition.gov. if Proposing An Assistance Instrument (grants Or Cooperative Agreements) Then Articles And Guidance Found Under Dodgars, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr) And Omb/dod Policy Shall Be Used And Followed As Appropriate. if Proposing An Other Transaction (ot) These Far References And Clauses Would Not Apply. The Terms And Conditions Of An Ot Agreement Should Be Developed And Negotiated On A Case-by-case Basis. estimated Program Cost: The Overarching Announcement Has An Unrestricted Ceiling. However, Individual Calls May Elect To Provide An Estimated Program Value Or Funding Profile For Planning Purposes. anticipated Number Of Awards: The Air Force Anticipates Awarding Multiple Awards For This Announcement. However, The Air Force Reserves The Right To Award Zero, One, Or More Agreements, Other Transactions, Or Contracts For All, Some Or None Of The Solicited Effort Based On The Offeror’s Ability To Perform Desired Work And Funding Availability. There Is No Limit On The Number Of Awards That May Be Made To An Individual Offeror. schedule: The Anticipated Period Of Performance Will Be Determined Through Dialogue Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives For Each Topic Area And Specified In Each Individual Award. deliverables: Hardware And Software Deliverables Will Be Specified Within A Separately Priced Line Items And Data Deliverables Will Be Specified On Individual Cdrl(s) In Any Resultant Contract Or An Ot Article. within Scope Award Modifications: Offerors Are Advised That Due To The Inherent Uncertainty Of Research And Development Efforts, Awards Resulting From This Announcement May Be Modified During Performance To Make Within Scope Changes, To Include But Not Limited To, Modifications Which Increase Overall Contract/award Ceiling Amount. system For Award Management (sam) Registration: Before The Government Can Issue An Award, An Offeror Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam). If An Offeror Was Previously Registered In Central Contractor Registration (ccr), The Information Has Been Transferred To Sam. However, It Is In The Offeror’s Interest To Visit Sam And Ensure That All Of Their Data Is Up To Date From Sam And Other Databases To Avoid Delay In Award. Sam Replaced Ccr, Online Representations And Certifications Application (orca), And The Excluded Parties List System (epls). Sam Allows Firms Interested In Conducting Business With The Federal Government To Provide Basic Information On Business Capabilities And Financial Information. To Register, Visit Https://www.sam.gov. science & Technology (s&t) Program Protection: Offerors That Are Submitting Proposal Responses Only (not Required For Submission Of White Papers) Shall Submit As A Part Of The Proposal Submission 1.) A Completed Standard Form (sf 424), Research And Related Senior/key Person Profile (expanded) Form (see Attachments) For All Senior/key Personnel Proposed; And, 2.) A Completed Security Program Questionnaire (see Attachments). Offerors May Be Asked To Provide A Mitigation Plan For Any Identified S&t Protection Risks. The Government Reserves The Right To Determine An Offeror Unawardable On The Grounds Of Unacceptable S&t Protection Risk Based On Its Review Of The Sf 424 And Security Program Questionnaire. by Submitting A Proposal, The Offeror Certifies That It Is In Compliance With Section 223(a) Of The William M. (mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2021 Which Requires That: (a) The Principal Investigator (pi) And Other Key Personnel Certify That The Current And Pending Support Provided On The Proposal Is Current, Accurate And Complete; (b) Agree To Update Such Disclosure At The Request Of The Agency Prior To The Award Of Support And At Any Subsequent Time The Agency Determines Appropriate During The Term Of The Award; And (c) The Pi And Other Key Personnel Have Been Made Aware Of The Requirements Under Section 223(a)(1) Of This Act. I Am Aware That Any False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Statements Or Claims May Subject Me To Criminal, Civil, Or Administrative Penalties. (u.s. Code, Title 218, Section 1001). announcement Period: The Overarching Announcement Has No End Date And Is Considered To Be In Effect Until Further Closed Or Rescinded. open Announcement Points Of Contact: address Technical Questions To The Deter Org Mailbox (afrl.deter.ara@us.af.mil) address Announcement Questions To The Deter Org Mailbox (afrl.deter.ara@us.af.mil) Attention Of: primary: Mr. Bill Sherrod, Afrl/rdk note: Call Points Of Contact Will Be Specified At The Call Level.   topic Areas 1. Directed Energy (de) Sources this Category Of Supplies Covers Research, Development And Testing For All Directed Energy Sources In The Near-term And Far-term In Support Of National Defense. This Area Covers The Design, Component/subsystem, Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of Directed Energy Source Components (to Include Spares And Alternate Component Technologies), And/or Systems And Any Required Accessories, Materials, And Supplies For Laboratory Research And Experimentation And Field Trials In A Relevant Environment To Demonstrate System Capabilities. Systems May Also Be Hardened To Meet Specific Requirements Imposed For Operations In Any Domain To Include Ground/sea, Airborne, And/or Space. This Area Also Covers The Redesign, Refurbishment, Modification, And/or Upgrade Of Existing Sources, If Required, To Support Laboratory Experimentation, Field Or Flight Trials, And/or Demonstrations. examples Of Directed Energy Sources Include, But Are Not Limited To: a. Laser Sources b. High Power Electromagnetic (hpem) Sources 2. Acquisition Tracking Pointing (atp), Beam Control (bc) And Atmospheric Compensation (ac) Systems this Area Covers The Design, Component/subsystem Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of Any Hardware, Sensors, Control Electronics, And Software/firmware Required To Develop Atp, Bc And Ac Systems To Control The Propagation Of Directed Energy So As To Maximize Energy/irradiance On Target. This Area Also Includes Any Required Accessories, Materials, Supplies, And/or Services Necessary To Conduct Laboratory Experimentation And Field Trials In A Relevant Environment To Demonstrate System Capabilities. Systems May Also Be Hardened To Meet Specific Requirements Imposed For Operations In Any Domain To Include Ground/sea, Airborne, And/or Space. 3. De Weapon Systems this Area Covers The Design, Component/subsystem Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of De Weapon Components And Systems, Diagnostics, Accessories, Materials, Supplies, And Services Necessary To Build/integrate Complete Weapon Systems For Laboratory Research, Experimentation And Field Trials In A Relevant Environment To Demonstrate System Capabilities. Systems May Also Be Hardened To Meet Specific Requirements Imposed For Operations In Any Domain To Include Ground/sea, Airborne, And/or Space. Systems Engineering Design/analysis And/or Trade Studies Are Relevant In Regards To Size, Weight, And Power (swap). specific Topics Of Interest Include The Following Areas: a. Feasibility Studies Of Innovative Hpem Applications b. Integration Of Disparate Technologies For The Fielding Of New Hpem Systems And Weapons c. Identification And Quantification Of Useful -hpem Effects d. Development Of Hpem Sources That Have A Role In Future Applications e. System Integration And Demonstration Of Future Hpem Capabilities f. Power Subsystems g. Thermal Management Subsystems h. Command And Control Subsystems i. Platform Integration j. Detection, Targeting And Tracking Subsystems k. Dotmlpf-p Studies And Experimentation l. Conops, Conemps, Ttp Development And Experimentation m. Performance Enhancement Technologies For Existing Systems 4. De Effects Testing provide Testing Of Materials, Components, Subsystems, And Systems To Determine The Vulnerability, Susceptibility, And Accessibility Of Potential De Targets To De Exposure. This Includes The Design, Component/subsystem Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of Unique De Components, Sources, And Systems And Any Required Diagnostic And/or Special Test Equipment/tooling And Materials Necessary To Conduct De-material Interaction Physics Experimentation To Establish The Efficacy Of De Waveforms To Support The Development Of De Weapons System Requirements And/or Assessment Of Proposed De Weapon Systems. Develop Survivability Requirements And Recommendations For Space Systems And Support Vulnerability Predictions. 5. Modeling, Simulation And Analysis (ms&a) this Area Covers The Development/procurement, Testing, Maintenance, Modification, Upgrade/reuse, And Execution Of Scientific Modeling, Simulation And Analysis Software And Requisite It Hardware Systems Necessary To Efficiently Execute Software To Support De Weapon System Design, Development, Testing, And Data Analysis Of Test Results. This Includes Campaign-level, Engagement-level, System, And Component-level Ms&a Codes To Create Test Scenarios, Assess Design Reference Mission Compliance, Provide Pre-test Predictions, And Conduct Post-test Assessment Of System Performance. In Addition, Sound Principles For Software Engineering And Development Must Be Employed For All Developed Software And Documentation. Robust Software Testing, Validation, And Verification Are Critical To Software Development Efforts. As Appropriate, Software Must Scale To Large Simulation Sizes And Be Portable To Massively Parallel Computer Architecture. Ms&a Software May Include Fast Running Engineering Codes And Detailed Physics Modeling Codes. examples Of Ms&a Sub-topic Areas Include, But Are Not Limited To: a. De System Performance Ms&a b. De System Effects Ms&a c. De System Target Assessment d. De System Biosafety And Biological Effects e. De Source And Component Virtual Design f. Satellite Signatures And Radiometric/photometric Assessments Of Space Objects. g. Assess Electro-optical Space Domain Awareness (sda) Systems And Architectures. h. Space System Functional Modeling And Response i. Conduct Space Domain Awareness In Non-traditional Orbits j. Quantify Safe Operating Conditions For Lasers Operating Through The Atmosphere And Space 6. Wargaming this Area Covers The Development/procurement, Testing, Maintenance, Modification, Upgrade/reuse, And Execution Of Wargaming And Scientific Modeling, Simulation And Analysis Software And Their Requisite It Hardware Systems Necessary To Efficiently Execute This Software To Support De Weapon System Design, Development, Testing, And Data Analysis Of Wargaming Results. This Includes Campaign-level, Engagement-level, System, And Component-level Wargaming Ms&a Codes To Create Test Scenarios, Assess Design Reference Mission Compliance, Provide Pre-test Predictions, And Conduct Post-test Assessment Of System Performance. In Addition, Sound Principles For Software Engineering And Development Must Be Employed For All Developed Software And Documentation. Robust Software Testing, Validation, And Verification Are Critical To Software Development Efforts. As Appropriate, Software Must Scale To Large Wargaming And Simulation Sizes And Be Portable To Massively Parallel Computer Architecture. Wargaming Ms&a Software May Include Fast Running Engineering Codes And Detailed Physics Modeling Codes. Additionally, The Wargaming Area Should Provide General Wargaming Support To Include De Wargame Planning, Table Top, Ms&a, And Field Execution, And Wargame Reporting. In Addition, Provide Required Hardware, Software/firmware, Accessories, Materials, Supplies, Infrastructure, Diagnostics, Targets, Safety Equipment, And Services Necessary To Conduct Wargame Research, Experiments, Field And/or Range Testing Of De Components, Subsystems, Systems And Demonstrations Under Operationally Relevant Conditions. 7. Innovative Space Domain Awareness provide Basic & Applied Research, Algorithms, Software/firmware, Materials, Supplies, And Services Necessary To Conduct Technology Maturation For Ground-based Surveillance Of Space Objects. Examples Include, But Are Not Limited To: a. Closely-spaced Object Detection And Characterization. b. Daytime Detection And Custody Of Satellites. c. Orbit Determination Techniques And Algorithms For Satellites Significantly Affected By Lunar And Solar Gravity. d. Rapid, On-demand Orbit Determination. e. Extremely Wide Field-of-view Image Exploitation For Satellite Discovery And Custody. f. Multi-phenomenology Sensor Integration (e.g. Optical, Radar, Passive Radiofrequency). g. Active Optical Techniques For Satellite Ranging And Characterization (e.g. Lidar, Ladar). h. Sharp Imaging Of Satellites Through The Atmosphere At Low Elevation Angles. i. Characterization Of Atmospheric Deep Turbulence For Image Restoration. j. Techniques, Algorithms, Architecture Designs, Etc. For Collaborative Autonomous Telescope Networks. k. Multispectral, Hyperspectral, And Polarimetric Characterization Of Space Objects. l. Techniques To Improve And Exploit Short- And Long-wave Infrared Characterization Of Space Objects. m. Machine Learning Algorithms To Advance The State-of-the-art In Areas Such As: • Point Spread Function Correction. • Space Object Image Classification Using Resolved Or Non-resolved Sensor Imagery. • Uncorrelated Track Association. • Space Object Feature Identification, Model Inference, And Attitude Regression. • Space Object Detection In Noisy Image Backgrounds. • Generation Of Realistic Space Scene Imagery / Discernment Of Real Vs. Synthetic. • Detection Of Subtle, Unique Image Artefacts Of Interest In A Large Dataset. 8. Experiments, Testing And Demonstrations provide General And Specialized Test Support To Include De Test Planning, Laboratory And Field Demonstration, And Reporting. Provide Required Hardware, Software/firmware, Accessories, Materials, Supplies, Infrastructure, Diagnostics, Targets, Safety Equipment, And Services Necessary To Conduct Testing Of De Components, Subsystems, Systems, And Demonstrations Under Operationally Relevant Conditions. 9. Laboratory Materials, Supplies And Services In Support Of Experimentation provide Required Ancillary Support Systems, Equipment, Materials, Supplies, Infrastructure, And Services Necessary To Support The Development, Operation, Maintenance, And Testing Required To Evaluate De Through Experimentation In The Laboratory And Field During Trials Or Flight/range Testing. Examples Include, But Are Not Limited To: a. Clean Rooms, Anechoic Chambers And Necessary Equipment, Materials, Supplies And/or Services To Support All Aspects Of De Source Development, Laboratory Experimentation, And Field Trials. b. Diagnostic And/or Special Test Equipment/tooling Required For: • Quality Assurance Of Components Used In The Fabrication Of De Sources • Damage Assessments And Root Cause Analysis Of Component, Subsystem And System Failures • Characterization Of Target Physical, Chemical, And Electromagnetic Properties • Fabrication, Assembly, Integration, Testing, Operation And Maintenance Of De Sources • Direct/indirect Measurements Of De Source Performance c. Power Systems Required To Operate The Source And Any Required Ancillary Equipment Or Services Necessary To Install, Operate And/or Maintain These Systems d. Unique Chemicals To Operate, Clean, And/or Maintain Direct Energy Systems And/or Laboratory Facilities Used For Directed Energy Experimentation As Well As Any Required Materials, Accessories Or Services Required For Safe Storage, Use, Operations, And Proper Disposal Of Any Hazardous Materials e. Thermal Management Components And Systems, To Include System-level And Facility-level Systems, Necessary To Support Safe Operations Of De Sources. This Includes Materials, Supplies, Accessories, Services And/or Any Support Required For Safe Operations And Maintenance Of The System As Well As Proper Disposal Of Hazardous Materials/waste. f. Any Required Safety Related Items Necessary To Fabricate, Assemble, Integrate, Test, Operate And Maintain Directed Energy Sources. g. Transportation: This Area Covers All Transportation, To And From, Various Research Facilities And Sites To Conduct Field And/or Flight Experimentation, Testing And/or Trials Of Directed Energy Components, Sub-systems And Systems And Demonstrations. This Includes Such Items As Associated Support/handling Equipment, Special Test Equipment/tooling, Spares, And Diagnostic/testing Equipment. Specialized Transportation Requirements May Include: Design, Fabrication And/or Purchase Of Specialized Packaging, Crating, Enclosures, Trailers, And/or Vehicles From Which The Transported Item(s) Will Be Operated/maintained To Conduct Experimentation, Testing And/or Trials Outside Of Traditional Laboratory Spaces. Additionally, This Area Covers Aspects Of Safe Transportation To And From Remote Field Locations, Department Of Defense Test Ranges, And Installations In Support Of Field And/or Flight Experimentation, Testing And/or Trials. ***updates As Of 09 Dec 2021*** a) Deter Industry User Guide, Amendment 02 Updateto Section 2.b., White Papers Shall Be Submitted Using The Following Link Https://usg.valideval.com/teams/deter/signuppapers Update To Section 2.c.2. b) Deter White Paper Cover Sheet, Attachment 1, Amendment 1 ***updates As Of 06 Jan 2022*** Corrects The Valid Eval Web Address In The Open Announcement Description Above From: Https://usg.valideval.com/teams/deter/signuppapers To: Https://usg.valideval.com/teams/deter/signup ***updates As Of 11 Aug 2022*** a.) Update Statute Renumbering Throughout Deter Ara And Industry Guide 10 U.s.c. §4021 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2371) "other Transaction For Research 10 U.s.c. §4022 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2371b) "other Transaction For Prototype" 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373) "procurement For Experimental Purposes" 10 U.s.c. §4025 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2374) "prize Competitions" b.) Update Deter Contracting Points Of Contact primary: Mr. Bill Sherrod, Afrl/rdk c.) Include Requirement For Science & Technology (s&t) Program Protection all Proposal Responses (not Required For White Paper Submission) Are Required To Submit The Following With All Responses: 1.) A Sf424 (research And Related Senior/key Person Profile)(see Attachments), And 2.) Completed Program Security Questionnaire (see Attachments) d.) Request For 500 Word Abstract On White Paper Submissions offerors Shall Include A Short 500 Word Abstract As A Part Of The White Paper Narrative That Broadly Describes The Fundamental Intent Of The Proposed Effort Along With The Intended Approach. e.) Duplicate White Paper Submissions offerors Advised That Duplicate White Paper Submissions Within The Same 12 Month Timeframe Will Not Be Separately Evaluated. Please Do Not Submit Duplicate White Paper Submissions Within The Same 12 Month Period. ***updates As Of 08 Oct 2024*** a.) Summary Of Awards: below Is A Summary Of All Awards Made From Inception (8 Feb 2021) To Date (08 Oct 2024), Under The Deter Ara: 1.) Calls: 15 Calls Have Been Issued Or Are In Progress 13 Awards Have Been Issued Or Are In Progress, With A Combined Value Of $188m 2.) White Paper Open Announcement: 193 White Papers Have Been Received 32 Awards Have Been Issued Or Are In Progress, With A Combined Value Of $165m b.) Updated Evaluation Rubric: slight Changes Have Been Made To The Evaluation Rubric, Which Can Be Found Under The Attached "valid Eval Rubric (version 2.0)". The Updated Evaluation Rubric Will Be Used For All White Paper And Proposal Evaluations Effective Immediately. c.) Afrl Directed Energy -- Virtual Industry Day: date: Wednesday, 6 Nov 2024 location: Virtual Only (tentative Platform: Microsoft Teams Conference) schedule: 0900-1000 Rdl Laser Division Q&a Session 1000-1100 Rds Space Electro-optics Q&a Session 1300-1400 Rdh High Power Electro-magnetics Q&a Session 1400-1500 Rdm Modeling, Simulation & Wargaming Q&a Session discussion Level: Controlled Unclassified Information (cui). Participants Are Required To Have A Current And Active Dd Form 2345 To Access Or Participate In Any Virtual Q&a Session registered Participants May Attend One, Some Or All Of The Q&a Sessions registration Link: Https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/h8zzpzdnht registration Closes Wednesday, 30 Oct 24 At 1700 Mt. After The Registration Form Is Submitted, Afrl Will Verify The Status Of The Dd Form 2345 And Will Send A Confirmation Email That The Registration Is Complete. A Subsequent Email Will Be Sent No Later Than 4 Nov 2024 With The Links To The Q&a Session.

Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Health Caraga Regional Hospital Surigao City Ooooooooo @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Bids And Awards Committee Invitation To Bid Ib No. 2024-02-06 (124) Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine Approved Budget For The Contract: Php 21,500,000.00 ========================================================= 1. The Caraga Regional Hospital (crh), Through The Fy2024 Internally Generated Fund (igf) Intends To Apply The Sum Of Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) Of Twenty One Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos Only ( Php 21,500,000.00 ) As To Payment Under The Contract For Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening And Items Below Are Subject For A Competitive Bidding As Framework Agreement List. This Is A Lot Bid. Item No. Description Qty Unit Of Measure Unit Cost Total Cost 1 One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine 1 Lot 21,500,000.00 21,500,000.00 Technical Specifications Of One (1) Unit Of Console-type Ultrasound Machine A. Main Equipment 1. Top-of-the-line 2. Capable Of Multi-line Signal, And Massive Parallel Image Processing With The Latest Software Of Receive Beam Former Technology 3. The System Should Be A Shared Service Ultrasound System With Built-in Multidisciplinary Applications And Also Equipped With The Following Key Technologies: A. Display Depth Of Up To 40 Cm B. 2d Shear Wave Elastography C. Fusion Imaging Capability D. Advanced Needle Visualization Enhancement With Needle Trajectory Display E. Fat Quantification F. 3d/4d Capable G. Color Doppler And Power Doppler Capable H. With Ai (artificial Intelligence) Technology Integration 4. Compact And Weighs No More Than 135 Kg Without Peripherals 5. Power Supply: 220v-240v Ac, 50/60 Hz As Applicable To The Mains Power Supply Of The Hospital 6. With Built-in Battery Backup 7. No Separate Volt Conversion 8. Power Consumption Must Be Clearly Stipulated 9. Mechanical Parts Should Be Heavy-duty Type 10. Equipment Should Be Maintainable And Serviceable With 24/7 Support, Preferably A Service Support Center Within The Visayas And Mindanao Areas. B. Ultrasound System Structure 1. Led Monitor Display Specifications: A. Display Size Of At Least 15 Inches B. Monitor Resolution Of At Least Full Hd (1920 X 1080) C. The Monitor Can Be Folded Down For Transport 2. Control Panel Specifications: A. Display Size At Least 15 Inches B. Aspect Ratio Must Be 16:9 C. Tilt Angle At Least 30 Degrees Up To 50 Degrees D. Left And Right Swivel At Least ± 45 Degrees Or Better E. Height Ranges From At Least 53 Inches To 67 Inches F. Adjustable Arms For A 180-degree Panel Rotation G. Emergency Central Brake And Swivel Lock H. Full-sized Backlit Keyboard I. Customizable Annotation J. Programmable Keys K. Segment Tg Control 3. Touch Screen Panel Specifications: A. At Least 13.3 Inches High Sensitivity Color Touch Screen B. A Resolution Of 1920 X 1080 C. Customizable/editable Buttons D. Tilt Angle At Least 30 To 60 Degrees E. Support Touchscreen Gestures 4. Transducer Management: A. Up To 6 Transducer Cup Holders Support Both Probes And Gel Bottle B. Connectors Must Be Compact-pin Less C. Must Have An Integral Gel Warmer With Temperature Control D. The Audio Speaker Must Be Integrated With The Control Panel E. Active Ports (4 Active And 1 Parking) 5. Transducers Specifications: A. Curved/convex Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth At Least 1.0 Mhz Up To 6.0 Mhz (with Biopsy Needle Guide Attachments) Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 50 To 80 Degrees Iii. Maximum Depth Of At Least 40 Cm Iv. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Abdomen, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Urology, Nerve, Elastography, And Fat Quantification B. Linear Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth At Least 4.0 Mhz Up To 14.0 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 3.8 Cm To 6.0 Cm Iii. Application: Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Abdomen, Pediatric, Thoracic, & Elastography C. Micro-convex Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Of At Least 2.6 Mhz Up To 12.8 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 90 Degrees Iii. Application: Abdomen, Peripheral Vascular, Neonatal, Small Parts, And Urology D. Linear Transducer For Pediatric Applications I. Frequency Bandwidth Within The Range Of At Least 7.6 Mhz To 20.0 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) At Least 2.86 Cm Iii. Application: Cranial, Musculoskeletal, Nerve, Small Anatomical Parts, And Vascular Applications E. Endo-cavity Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Within The Range Of At Least 2.9 Mhz To 8.1 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 176 Degrees Or More Iii. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And Urology F. 3d/4d Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Of 3.0 Mhz To 11 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 170 Degrees Or More Iii. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And General Abdomen 6. Imaging Parameters: A. B Mode B. M Mode C. Cine Captures Up To 300 Seconds D. Tissue Harmonic Imaging E. Color Doppler Imaging F. Power Doppler Imaging G. Anatomical M Mode H. Curved Anatomical M Mode 7. Advanced Features: A. Fusion Imaging B. Contrast Agent Imaging Or Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound (ceus) C. Color And Power Mode D. Automatic Tissue Equalizations E. Artifact Reduction Technology F. Real-time Panoramic Imaging G. Shear Wave Elastography (swe) H. Point Shear Wave Elastography I. Strain Elastography J. Fat Quantification Assessment 8. Data Storage And Transfer: A. Must Have A Separate Cpu (central Processing Unit) And Gpu (graphics Processing Unit) Processor. B. Dicom (digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine) Compatibility: Dicom 3.0 Standard, Connectivity Should Be Compatible With The Existing Pacs (picture Archiving And Communication System) Of The Hospital At No Extra Cost To The Purchaser In The Process Of Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Equipment. C. A Storage Of At Least 120 Gigabytes Ssd (solid State Drive) For The Software Program And 1 Terabyte Hdd (hard Disk Drive) For The Dicom Data. D. Usb Ports Must Have At Least 2 To 5 Ports (at Least Two Ports Are Usb 3.0 And At Least One Is A Usb Type-c Port) For Importing And Exporting Protocols And Exams, Archiving, And Servicing. C. Accessories 1. One (1) Unit Of Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups) Of At Least A 3-hour Standby Power With Trolley/drawer And Caster Lock, Compatible With The Equipment Power Requirement And With Proper Grounding When Needed. Biopsy Needle Guide Attachments 2. At Least Two 32 Gb Storage Usb 3.0 Flash Drives For Exporting Images 3. One (1) Unit Computer Desktop Workstation With Medical Grade Monitor And One (1) Unit Heavy-duty Printer D. Consumables 1. At Least 10 Rolls Of Thermal Paper For Printing 2. Black And White (b/w) Digital Terminal Thermal Printer And Colored Printer For 3d/4d Images. 3. At Least 3 Gallons Of Ultrasonic Gel 4. At Least 5 Bottles Of A Cleansing Solution Cleaner For The Probes And The Cleansing Solution Should Not Cause Damage Or Membrane Swelling Of Transducer Probes When Used. 5. At Least 10 Pieces Of Skin Marking Pen Or Surgical Marking Pen For Interventional Studies Technical Specifications Of One (1) Unit Of Portable-type Or Lighweight Ultrasound Machine A. Main Equipment 1. Led Display Monitor Of At Least 15 Inches Or Better 2. Full Hd Or High-resolution Display Monitor Of At Least 1920 X 1080 Or Better 3. Preferably Lightweight Less Than 70 Kg With Cart And Other Peripherals 4. The Operating Console Can Be Detachable Or Non-detachable (fixed) From The Mobile Trolley Or Cart. 5. One (1) Pencil Probe Port Connected To A Transducer With A Probe Extend Module To Provide Three (3) Active Probe Ports At A Time 6. Programmable Keys For User-defined Functions 7. With 8-segment Time Gain Compensation (tgc) Control 8. Equipment Should Be Maintainable And Serviceable With 24/7 Support, Preferably A Service Support Center Within The Visayas And Mindanao Areas. B. Power Supply And Battery 1. Built-in Battery Of At Least 90 Minutes Or Higher When Used Continuously 2. Full Battery Should Last More Than 24 Hours When In Standby Mode 3. Power Supply: 220v-240v Ac, 50/60 Hz As Applicable To The Mains Power Supply Of The Hospital 4. No Separate Volt Conversion 5. Power Consumption Must Be Clearly Stipulated C. Applications And Software 1. Total Recall Imaging For Multi-modal Post-processing Capabilities On Archived Images Such As Measurements And Calculations 2. Needle Visualization Enhancement 3. Real-time Panoramic Imaging D. Mobile Cart 1. Material Type Of Mobile Cart: Magnesium Alloy With Locking Wheel 2. Gel Warmer And Probe Holder With At Least 5 Holders 3. Height Adjustment Up To 25 Cm 4. Maximum Weight With Peripherals At Least 40 Kg 5. Mechanical Parts Should Be Heavy-duty Type E. Transducers 1. Curvilinear Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 1.4 Mhz To 5.0 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) At Least 61 Degrees C. Depth Of At Least 40 Cm D. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Abdomen, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Urology, Nerve, Elastography, And Fat Quantification 2. Linear Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 2.7 Mhz To 10.5 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 3.4 Cm C. Depth Of At Least 35 Cm D. Application: Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Abdomen, Pediatric And Thoracic 3. Endo-cavity Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 3.0 Mhz To 11.0 Mhz B. Radius: 1.1 Cm C. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And Urology 4. Micro-convex Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth Of At Least 2.6 Mhz Up To 12.8 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) Of 90 Degrees C. Application: Abdomen, Peripheral Vascular, Neonatal, Small Parts, And Urology F. Imaging Features 1. High-resolution Color Doppler Imaging 2. Spatial Compound Imaging 3. Auto Optimization Button 4. Trapezoid Imaging And Extended Field Of View (fov) 5. Speckle Suppression Imaging 6. Supports Measurements And Calculations On Archived Exams And Images 7. Workstation Dedicated To Patient Exam Management G. Imaging Modes 1. B-mode 2. Tissue Harmonic Imaging 3. M-mode / Color M-mode 4. Anatomical M-mode 5. Curved Anatomical M-mode 6. Color Doppler Imaging 7. Power Doppler Imaging 8. Pulsed Wave Doppler 9. Continuous Wave Doppler 10. Panoramic Imaging H. Data Storage And Transfer 1. Storage Of At Least 240 Gigabytes Ssd (solid State Drive) Or Higher 2. Boot-up Time Must Be Less Than 30 Seconds 3. Boot-up Time From Standby Must Be Less Than 10 Seconds 4. Dicom (digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine) Compatibility: Dicom 3.0 Standard, Connectivity Should Be Compatible With The Existing Pacs (picture Archiving And Communication System) Of The Hospital At No Extra Cost To The Purchaser In The Process Of Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Equipment. I. Accessories 1. One (1) Unit Of Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups) Of At Least A 3-hour Standby Power With Trolley/drawer And Caster Lock, Compatible With The Equipment Power Requirement And With Proper Grounding When Needed. 2. Must Have Three (3) Active Extended Probe Ports 3. Must Have One (1) Mobile Trolley With Drawer And One (1) Hard Case Luggage Bag 4. One (1) Unit Military Grade Laptop Computer Must Include One (1) Unit Of Host Military Laptop With The Following Specifications: A. Processor: Core I7 Or Equivalent In Other Brands. B. Ram: At Least 8 Gb C. Hard Drive: At Least 1 Tb Ssd D. Connectivity: Wi-fi, Bluetooth E. Ports: Usb, Usb-c, Hdmi, Network Extension For Ethernet/side Mechanical Docking, Headphone/microphone F. Durability: Mil-std 810g Tested G. At Least 14 Inches Monitor Display H. At Least 1 Mp Web Camera I. Battery Life Average Of At Least 13 Hours On Common (document/report Generation) Use, Should Include Adapter For Rapid Charging Up To 80% In 1 Hour. J. Should Be Installed With The Latest Licensed Os Compatible With The Base Unit To Ensure Communication. K. Should Be Installed With Licensed Applications/programs For Data Processing In Spreadsheet And Report Generation. L. To Include Optical Mouse (bluetooth And Rechargeable) M. Warranty On Parts And Service For At Least One (1) Year N. Laptop Should Include Carrying Bag. J. Consumables 1. At Least 10 Rolls Of Thermal Paper For Printing 2. B/w Digital Terminal Thermal Printer 3. At Least 3 Gallons Of Ultrasonic Gel 4. At Least 5 Bottles Of A Cleansing Solution Cleaner For The Probes And The Cleansing Solution Should Not Cause Damage Or Membrane Swelling Of Transducer Probes When Used. 5. At Least 10 Pieces Of Skin Marking Pen Or Surgical Marking Pen For Interventional Studies Other Terms Of Reference And Conditions 1. The Console-type And Portable-type Ultrasound Machines Should Be Of The Same Brand Or Manufacturer To Have The Same Service Maintenance Provider. 2. Must Have Three (3) Years Warranty For Parts And Services. 3. Certification From The Manufacturer A. That The Bidder Has The Capability For Corrective And Preventive Maintenance Of The Unit B. That The Bidder Has The Service Engineer(s) Trained And Capable Of Corrective And Preventive Maintenance For The Equipment Model. Service Engineer Should Be Presently Employed By The Bidder/supplier Or Authorized By The Manufacturer. C. Guaranteeing Delivery Of Equipment And All Accessories Within The Time Period Set By The Bids And Awards Committee (bac). D. Guaranteeing Of All Spare Parts For The Next Ten (10) Years Duly Authenticated By The Philippine Embassy In The Country Of Origin. E. That The Equipment Is A Brand-new Unit And Not A Discontinued Model. F. That The Terms And Conditions Stated In The Contract Shall Be Honored By The Manufacturer If A Change Of Exclusive Distributorship Will Occur During The Duration Of The Said Contract. 4. The Supplier’s Engineer Shall Perform Preventive Maintenance On The Machine During The Warranty Period Of At Least Quarterly. 5. The Supplier’s Engineer Must Provide The Complete Calibration Report Containing The Testing Parameters And Data Of Measurements Of The Ultrasound Machines To The Hospital’s Health/medical Physicist Before Clinical Acceptance. 6. The Bidder Must Provide A Certification Type Of Training On The Applications/operations, And Basic Maintenance For Users And Maintenance Personnel Of The Hospital. 7. Certificate Of Exclusive Distributorship From The Unit Manufacturer Mentioning The Name Of The Philippine Representative. 8. Certification From The Bidder Of 95% Uptime Guarantee For The Equipment Offered Within The Warranty Period. Accumulated Downtime In Excess Of 5% Shall Be Added To The Warranty Period. 9. The Bidder Must Submit The Original Brochure With Technical Specifications In English Language Both Hard And Soft Copy. 10. The Machine Should Conform To The International Electrotechnical Commission (iec) Standards Or Its Equivalent National Standard. The Bidder Must Provide Certificate Of Declaration Of Conformity. 11. Manufacturer/supplier Should Have Iso Certification For Quality Standards. 12. The Equipment Should Be A Us-fda Or Ce-approved Product. 13. Inventory Of Spare Parts For The Unit/model Offered Duly Signed By The Manufacturer. 14. Certification From The Foreign Ministry Of Health That The Company Can Sell The Product/model In That Country Of Origin. 15. The Bidder Shall Specify Post-warranty Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Costs Including List And Price Of Major Spare Parts For The Next Three Years After Warranty. 16. Training Of End-users In Operation And Basic Maintenance Shall Be Provided 17. User, Technical, Operational, And Maintenance Manuals Are To Be Supplied In English Language. 18. All Services For Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Machines To The Existing Pacs/ris Of The Hospital Shall Be Shouldered By The Bidder At No Additional Cost To The End Users. 19. Full Support To The Mid Staff Requiring Attendance To Technical, In-depth, Hands-on, And Extensive Face-to-face Training Programs Or Courses (such As But Not Limited To Elastography, Fat Quantification, And 3d/4d) Outside Of The Hospital Shall Be Made Available To The End User. 20. Full Support To The Mid Staff For Their Annual Continuing Medical/professional And Educational/learning Development While The Machines Are Under Warranty. 21. Must Have A Service Center Within The Caraga Region, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro City, Or Davao City. 22. The Conduct Of Post-qualification Activity Shall Be At The Cost Of The Supplier And The Site Visit Shall Be Held At The Nearest Hospital. Failure To Comply With The Preferred Schedule Of The Procuring Entity For The Post Qualification Can Be A Ground For Disqualification. (no Extensions Allowed.) 23. The Delivery Of The Equipment Shall Commence Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed. To Be Delivered At Caraga Regional Hospital, Rizal Street, Brgy. Washington, Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte. Technical Specification And Terms Of Reference Are Hereby Posted In Philgeps And Form An Integral Part Of This Invitation To Bid. 2. The Crh Now Invites Bids For The Procurement Of The Above-captioned Project. Delivery Of The Goods Is Required Within The Period Specified Under Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements). Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Two (2) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. Section 23.4.1.3.(ra 9184). The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. Slcc Must Be Within 2 Years From The Submission Of Bids. (based On The Completion Date). The Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Shall Be The Same Or Similar In Nature, As Determined And Defined By The Bids And Awards Committee ( Bac ). For Procurement Where The Procuring Entity Has Determined, After The Conduct Of Market Research, That Imposition Of Either (a) Or (b) Will Likely Result To Failure Of Bidding Or Monopoly That Will Defeat The Purpose Of Public Bidding: The Bidder Should Comply With The Following Requirements: A. Completed At Least Two (2) Similar Contracts, The Aggregate Amount Of Which Should Be Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) In The Case Of Non-expendable Supplies And Services Or Twenty-five Percent (25%) In The Case Of Expendable Supplies] Of The Abc For This Project; And B. The Largest Of These Similar Contracts Must Be Equivalent To At Least Half Of The Percentage Of The Abc As Required Above. 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Nondiscretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184, Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra 5183. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Secretariat, Caraga Regional Hospital, Surigao City And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Above During 8:00 Am – 5:00 Pm, Monday To Friday. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On December 28, 2024 To February 06, 2025 On Or Before 10:00 A.m. From The Address Above And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Specified Below: Bidding Schedule Pre-bidding Conference January 16, 2025 At 9:00 A.m. Via Zoom Platform Link: Join Zoom Meeting Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84427775771?pwd=3ljykccird98psr6rpzotkfaaug2il.1 Meeting Id: 844 2777 5771 Passcode: 947752 Deadline Of Submission Of Bids February 06, 2025 At 10:00 A.m... Via Online And Submit Your Bidding Documents To This Email Address: Crhbac2020@gmail.com. Please Be Advised That Failure To Submit Bidding Documents To The Designated Official Email Address Will Result In Automatic Rejection And Disqualification. Opening Of Bids February 06, 2025 At 2:00 P.m. Via Zoom Platform Link: Join Zoom Meeting Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89960742667?pwd=szuuabrns2l0zbey780rlzpinl9ynw.1 Meeting Id: 899 6074 2667 Passcode: 984011 Complete Philippine Bidding Documents Please Click The Link Below For The Complete Pbd: Https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-bugnrw-ewejdoqlxztwwuw89zqwnt3x?usp=sharing Bidding Documents Php 25,000.00 It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity, Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. The Following Phlippine Bidding Documents Can Be Accessed In The Philgeps And All Form And Part Of This Invitation To Bid, To Wit: A. Technical Specification / Terms Of Reference/ List Of Items B. Instruction To Bidders: B.1. Documents To Be Submitted (checklist- This Will Be Discussed During The Pre-bid Conference) B.2. Memorandum Of Undertaking – Provision Thereof Is Strictly Implemented C. Guidelines On The Conduct Of The Electronic Submission And Receipt Of Bids By The Procuring Entity – Caraga Regional Hospital (crh) D. Philippine Bidding Documents 6. The Crh Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On The Above-mentioned Date, Time And Venue, Which Shall Be Opened To Prospective Bidders. The Pre-bidding Conference And Opening Of Bids Shall Be Conducted Through Videoconferencing, Webinar Or Virtual. Please Send Your Intent To Participate To Our Email Address As Provided Below. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat At Via Designated Email On Or Before February 06, 2025 At 10:00 O’clock In The Morning. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bid Opening Shall Be On February 06, 2025 At 2:00 O’clock In The Afternoon At The Bac Conference Room, Beside Procurement Office, Caraga Regional Hospital, Rizal Street, Surigao City As Virtual / Electronic Bidding Via Zoom Platform. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Above. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted Under Any Circumstances May It Cause. 8. Furthermore, The Standard Philippine Bidding Document (pbd) Is Form And Part Of This Invitation In Accordance To Ra 9184 And Other Applicable Laws, Rules And Policy. 9. The Crh Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Section 41 Of Ra 9184 And Its Irr, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 10. The Opening And Receipt Of Bids Is Strictly Implemented Through Electronic Submission. Given The Covid-19 Pandemic, Procurement Activity Has Been Expedient And One Of This Is The Conduct Of Electronic Submission Of Bids. The Crh Thru The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Has Submitted Certification, Certified By The Highest Official Managing The Information Technology, Describing The Electronic System Or Procedure To Be Used By The Crh For The Electronic Submission And Receipts Of Bids And A Statement That The Same Is Compliant With The Gppb Resolution No. 12-2020 Requirements. 11. Bidding Documents Shall Be Emailed To This Email Address, With Activated Password To: Crhbac2020@gmail.com. You May Deposit On Line For The Payment Of The Bidding Documents To This Account Below: Bank Name: Land Bank Of The Philippines Account Name: Caraga Regional Hospital-trust Fund Account Number: 0982 -1288 – 70 12. Furthermore Deposit Slip Shall Be Submitted Via Email To: Crhprocurement.bac@gmail.com 13. The Procuring Entity Will No Longer Accept Nor Entertain Any Form Of Bids Submission Except Electronic. Failure To Comply Electronic Submission Will Be Immediately Disqualified. Guideline On The Electronic Submission Is Hereby Attached. 14. Join The Caraga Regional Hospital Supplier Network By Filling Out The Registry Form From This Link : Https://bit.ly/crh_suppliersregistry 15. For Further Information, Please Inquire To: Bac Secretariat Caraga Regional Hospital. Rizal Street, Surigao City Tel. Nos. (086) 826-1575 Local 194 (086) 826-9058 Mobile Nos: Globe: 0953-9212-832 / Smart: 0985-0508-783 E-mail Address: Crhprocurement.bac@gmail.com Fb Page: Caraga Regional Hospital – Bids And Awards Committee Approved By: (sgd) Fermarie C. Dulpina, Rmt, Mpa, Jd Chief Health Program Officer Chairman, Bids And Awards Committee

Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Health Caraga Regional Hospital Surigao City Ooooooooo @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Bids And Awards Committee Invitation To Bid Ib No. 2024-01-09 (111) Supply And Delivery Of Blood Bank Reagents With Tie-up Machine Under Single-year Framework Agreement ( Early Procurement Activity ) Approved Budget For The Contract: Php 17,505,000.00 ========================================================= 1. The Caraga Regional Hospital (crh), Through The Fy2025 General Appropriations Act (gaa) Intends To Apply The Sum Of Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) Of Seventeen Million Five Hundred Five Thousand Pesos Only ( Php 17,505,000.00 ) As To Payment Under The Contract For Supply And Delivery Of Blood Bank Reagents With Tie-up Machine Under Single-year Framework Agreement ( Early Procurement Activity ). Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening And Items Below Are Subject For A Competitive Bidding As Framework Agreement List. Item No Description Qty Unit Of Measure Unit Cost Total Cost Lot 1 Blood Bank Reagent Package Hbsag Reagent, 200 Test/kit, Cmia 75 Kit 44,000.00 3,300,000.00 Hcv Reagent, 200 Test/kit, Cmia 80 Kit 90,000.00 7,200,000.00 Hiv Ag-ab Reagent, 200 Test/kit, Cmia 85 Kit 48,000.00 4,080,000.00 Syphilis Reagent, 200 Test/kit, Cmia 75 Kit 39,000.00 2,925,000.00 Note: Blood Bank Reagent Package Shall Submit The Following Requirements Together With Bid Documents: Good Throughput Up To 200 Tests/hour -certificate Of Calibration (original), -free After Sales Service And Parts, -neqas Track Record Of At Least 2 Blood Service Facilities, -computer Set With Printer, -detailed Costing, -certificate Of Product Registration, -free Use Of Consumables, Controls, Calibrators, Etc. Consumables Are The Following: Cotton Swab, 100 Sticks/box 160 Box Evacuated Tubes, 2ml Lavender Top, Edta, 100 Tubes/tray 160 Tray Evacuated Tubes, 4ml, Lavender Top, Edta, 100 Tubes/tray 160 Tray Yellow Tips, Disposable, 1000/pack 60 Packs - Adherence To Doh Department Circular No. 2012-0918 And 2013-0132, - Preventive And Corrective Maintenance Every Month Back Up Machine Recommended For Blood Banks No Clinically Significant Sample Tube To Tube Carry Over (less Than 0.1 Ppm) Customizable Priority Bays That Could Immediately Process Stat Samples Have Clot And Bubble Detection For Samples And Reagents Could Do Automatic Dilution For Testing Has Refrigerated Reagent Storage Within The Storage Within The Instrument Linked To It System Rapid Turn Around Time Allow Significant Staff Walk Away Automatic Inventory Monitoring At Least 99.5% Or More Sensitivity And Specificity Expiry Of Reagents Must Be At Least 1 Year After Delivery Expiry Of Typing Sera Must Be At Least 2 Years After Delivery - Environment Friendly Functional Back Up Machine (if The Event That The Back Up Machine Is Non Operational When Needed, Winning Bidder Shall Shoulder The Expenses Incurred In Ensuring That Blood Samples Are Examined In Some Other Means Grand Total ₱ 17,505,000.00 Terms Of Reference Terms Of Delivery: 15 Calendar Days Upon Receipt Of Call-off Delivery Schedule: Upon Call Off This Procurement Is Under Framework Agreement -single Year Framework Agreement Terms Of Payment. Payment Shall Be Made Upon Complete Delivery Per Call – Off. Necessary Documents Are Required In Compliance With Auditing Rules And Regulations. This Procurement Is A Lot Bid. Post-qualification The Bidder Shall Comply The Post-qualification Requirements Set By The Procuring Entity Especially During Product Demonstration Or Requiring For A Product Sample On A Given Schedule. Failure To Comply Shall Be Ground For Post-disqualification. The Procuring Entity Shall Require The Bidder To Deliver A Product Sample Or Demo To Caraga Regional Hospital Vicinity, Or To Undergo A Site Visit To The Nearest Hospital. Additionally, The Procuring Entity May Have Preferences Regarding How This Hospital Can Find Reliable And Easily Accessible Procedures During The Post-qualification Phase. Consequently, During This Phase, The Bidder Must Always Be Ready To Comply With Any Requirements Or Standards Made By The Procuring Entity. Validity Of The Contract / Contract Termination Without Prejudice To The Provision Of Applicable Laws, Rules And Guidelines, The Contract Shall Be Automatically Terminated Under The Following Conditions: A. When The Total Quantity Specified In The Contract Has Been Exhausted Within A Single Year B. For Any Justifiable Reason Ground Where The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Government Or There Is Violation Of The Contract. Repeat Order: 1. No Repeat Order For An Item In Contract Being Awarded Shall Be Allowed Until After The Procuring Entity Has Exhausted The Estimated Quantity For The Same Item Specified Therein Or After The Contract Has Expired, Whichever Comes First, And Subject To The Conditions Provided In Section 51 Of Ra 9184 And Its Irr. For This Purpose, The Repeat Order Shall Be Availed Of Only Within Six (6) Months From The Date Of The Last Final Call-off. 2. In Case Repeat Order Is Allowed And Resorted To, The Twenty-five (25%) Maximum Allowable Quantity Shall Be Based On The Total Quantity Of Awarded Item. General Conditions All Other Rules Governing Contract Implementation And Termination Under Ra 9184 And Its Irr, And Relevant Procurement Policies Shall Be Applicable. Technical Specification And Terms Of Reference Are Hereby Posted In Philgeps And Form An Integral Part Of This Invitation To Bid. 2. The Crh Now Invites Bids For The Procurement Of The Above-captioned Project. Delivery Of The Goods Is Required Within The Period Specified Under Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements). Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Two (2) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. Section 23.4.1.3.(ra 9184). The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Twenty Five Percent ( 25% ) Of The Abc. Slcc Must Be Within 2 Years From The Submission Of Bids. (based On The Completion Date). The Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Must Pertain To Reagents, Supplies And Laboratory Equipment For Blood Bank Or Laboratory Or A Similar In Nature, As Determined And Defined By The Bids And Awards Committee (bac). For Procurement Where The Procuring Entity Has Determined, After The Conduct Of Market Research, That Imposition Of Either (a) Or (b) Will Likely Result To Failure Of Bidding Or Monopoly That Will Defeat The Purpose Of Public Bidding: The Bidder Should Comply With The Following Requirements: A. Completed At Least Two (2) Similar Contracts, The Aggregate Amount Of Which Should Be Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) In The Case Of Non-expendable Supplies And Services Or Twenty-five Percent (25%) In The Case Of Expendable Supplies] Of The Abc For This Project; And B. The Largest Of These Similar Contracts Must Be Equivalent To At Least Half Of The Percentage Of The Abc As Required Above. 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Nondiscretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184, Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra 5183. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Secretariat, Caraga Regional Hospital, Surigao City And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Above During 8:00 Am – 5:00 Pm, Monday To Friday. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On November 29, 2024 To January 09, 2025 On Or Before 10:00 A.m. From The Address Above And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Specified Below: Bidding Schedule Pre-bidding Conference December 11, 2024 At 9:00 A.m.. Via Zoom Platform Link: Join Zoom Meeting Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86118841540?pwd=cpowdenluo7rm9ksl8estsayesaxzf.1 Meeting Id: 861 1884 1540 Passcode: 809889 Deadline Of Submission Of Bids January 09, 2025 At 10:00 A.m... Via Online And Submit Your Bidding Documents To This Email Address: Crhbac2020@gmail.com. Please Be Advised That Failure To Submit Bidding Documents To The Designated Official Email Address Will Result In Automatic Rejection And Disqualification. Opening Of Bids January 09, 2025 At 2:00 P.m. Via Zoom Platform Link: Join Zoom Meeting Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85702080930?pwd=hqqkjb40raulpjjbeqyt10namxmudn.1 Meeting Id: 857 0208 0930 Passcode: 259147 Complete Philippine Bidding Documents Please Click The Link Below For The Complete Pbd: Https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-7nrk6atyzcmnel5adx2m70hzr1rpr8c?usp=drive_link Amount Of Bidding Documents: ₱ 25,000.00 It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity, Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. The Following Phlippine Bidding Documents Can Be Accessed In The Philgeps And All Form And Part Of This Invitation To Bid, To Wit: A. Technical Specification / Terms Of Reference/ List Of Items B. Instruction To Bidders: B.1. Documents To Be Submitted (checklist- This Will Be Discussed During The Pre-bid Conference) B.2. Memorandum Of Undertaking – Provision Thereof Is Strictly Implemented C. Guidelines On The Conduct Of The Electronic Submission And Receipt Of Bids By The Procuring Entity – Caraga Regional Hospital (crh) D. Philippine Bidding Documents E. Framework Agreement Guidelines F. Framework Agreement Lists G. Other Documents Essential Documents Required By This Procuring Entity And Ra 9184 6. The Crh Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On The Above-mentioned Date, Time And Venue, Which Shall Be Opened To Prospective Bidders. The Pre-bidding Conference And Opening Of Bids Shall Be Conducted Through Videoconferencing, Webinar Or Virtual. Please Send Your Intent To Participate To Our Email Address As Provided Below. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat At Via Designated Email On Or Before January 09, 2025 At 10:00 O’clock In The Morning. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bid Opening Shall Be On January 09, 2025 At 2:00 O’clock In The Afternoon At The Bac Conference Room, Beside Procurement Office, Caraga Regional Hospital, Rizal Street, Surigao City As Virtual / Electronic Bidding Via Zoom Platform. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Above. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted Under Any Circumstances May It Cause. 8. Furthermore, The Standard Philippine Bidding Document (pbd) Is Form And Part Of This Invitation In Accordance To Ra 9184 And Other Applicable Laws, Rules And Policy. 9. The Crh Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Section 41 Of Ra 9184 And Its Irr, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 10. The Opening And Receipt Of Bids Is Strictly Implemented Through Electronic Submission. Given The Covid-19 Pandemic, Procurement Activity Has Been Expedient And One Of This Is The Conduct Of Electronic Submission Of Bids. The Crh Thru The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Has Submitted Certification, Certified By The Highest Official Managing The Information Technology, Describing The Electronic System Or Procedure To Be Used By The Crh For The Electronic Submission And Receipts Of Bids And A Statement That The Same Is Compliant With The Gppb Resolution No. 12-2020 Requirements. 11. Bidding Documents Shall Be Emailed To This Email Address, With Activated Password To: Crhbac2020@gmail.com. You May Deposit On Line For The Payment Of The Bidding Documents To This Account Below: Bank Name: Land Bank Of The Philippines Account Name: Caraga Regional Hospital-trust Fund Account Number: 0982 -1288 – 70 12. Furthermore Deposit Slip Shall Be Submitted Via Email To: Crhprocurement.bac@gmail.com 13. The Procuring Entity Will No Longer Accept Nor Entertain Any Form Of Bids Submission Except Electronic. Failure To Comply Electronic Submission Will Be Immediately Disqualified. Guideline On The Electronic Submission Is Hereby Attached. 14. Join The Caraga Regional Hospital Supplier Network By Filling Out The Registry Form From This Link : Https://bit.ly/crh_suppliersregistry 15. For Further Information, Please Inquire To: Bac Secretariat Caraga Regional Hospital. Rizal Street, Surigao City Tel. Nos. (086) 826-1575 Local 194 Direct Line: (086) 826-9058 Mobile Nos. 09850508783 (smart/tnt) 09539212832 (globe/tm) E-mail Address: Crhprocurement.bac@gmail.com Approved By: (sgd) Atty. Ma. Flordelin T. Ensomo, Cpa Attorney Iv Chairman, Bids And Awards Committee