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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906-4137
ADInstruments Inc is the only source that provides a new telemetry system designed for rodent for continuous recording without internal batteries. Other telemetry systems depend on internal batteries of implants and their recordings are limited to 30~90 days based on battery usage.
ADInstruments Inc has provided a sole source letter to the Government, certifying that no other company has authority to provide the Mouse Biopotential Telemeter.
Acquisition Authority: This acquisition is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the resultant contract award will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 published in the Federal Register on July 12,2021.
A Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order award not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold is anticipated from any contract resulting from this requirement.
National Institute on Aging (NIA) is replacing the current, outdated, small animal telemetry system with a newer, advanced system. ADInstruments Inc is the only source that provides a new telemetry system and implants that do not need an internal battery to operate. It enables continuous recording of biopotential signals in rodents.
Line Item/Description/ Quantity
LI1 MT10B Kaha Mouse Biopotential Telemeter (single use) QTY. 8
LI1A MT110 Kaha tBase; TR190 QTY. 4
LI1AB TR190 Kaha Configurator System QTY. 1
The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated as an attachment. Offerors MUST complete the provision at 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 and submit completed copies as separate documents with their quotation.
1. FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)
2. FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)
3. FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)
The Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response.
All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.”
Quoter Terms and Conditions (To be completed by the Offeror):
1. Period of Performance OR Delivery Date After Receipt of Order:
2. Shipping Point (F.O.B. OR Destination):
3. Payment Discount Terms:
4. NIH BPA Number, if applicable:
5. DUNS No:
6. Name of Company:
7. Street Address, City, State, Zip code:
8. Name of Person Authorized to Provide Quote:
9. Telephone Number and Email Address of Person Authorized to Provide Quote:
Interested parties may identify in writing their interest and capability in response to this requirement. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.
All responses must be received by closing date and must reference the announcement. Responses may be submitted electronically to the attention of the contract specialist. Fax responses will not be accepted.
All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.