SAM #00307

CDC Solicitation for Hamilton Laboratory Automation Systems and Services

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Laboratory Sciences, is procuring seven Hamilton automated laboratory systems and related services to replace fire-damaged equipment. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Division of Laboratory Sciences - Office of Acquisition Services - OEM Highlight: - Hamilton Company is the sole OEM specified; only Hamilton brand-name products are acceptable. - Products Requested: - Three Hamilton VANTAGE 2.0 systems (Part Number: 818000-8007-RNO) - Includes logistic cabinet, gripper, pipettor extensions, waste drawers, system controller, VENUS 6.3.2 software, Ergotron monitor arm, method programming/operator training, inside delivery, installation, exhaust kit, FVK II solutions, consumable kits, Liquid Verification Kit, Display Terminal - Trade-in of existing Hamilton STARlet units (S/Ns: A241, 2042, 2640) - One Hamilton STAR system (Part Number: 6608628-01) - Includes CO-RE REPL 96 II kit, MOD ARM STAR, tube gripper channel, channel pairs, VFV kit, balance in-deck integration kit, deck extension, waste chute, reagent carrier, exhaust kit, teaching needles, SMP-CAR kits, VENUS 6.3.2 software, system controller, Ergotron monitor arm, cable extension kit, STAR table, panels, method programming/operator training, installation, inside delivery - Trade-in: Hamilton STARlet S/N A910 and CO-RE 96 Probehead II - Two Hamilton STARlet systems (Part Number: 6608646-01) - Includes MOD ARM STAR, channel pairs, panels, STARlet table, waste chute, extension housing, Ergotron monitor arm, teaching needles, cable extension kit, FVK II solutions, consumable kits, method programming/operator training, installation, inside delivery, VENUS 6.3.2 software - Trade-in: Hamilton STARlet S/Ns A720, A107 - One Hamilton Labelite Decapper (Part Number: HST-193600) - Includes 24-Format with 6-Channel Head, Adapter Kit, Nalgene tube racks, cap holders, Labelite Nalgene Labware extensions, shipping - Services Requested: - Method programming and operator training for all systems - Installation services with four-person inside delivery - Unique Requirements: - Trade-in of existing Hamilton STARlet units - No equal products permitted; only Hamilton OEM solutions - All systems must be delivered, installed, and accepted within 90 days of award - Commercial warranty coverage included - Notable Details: - Opportunity is set aside for small business concerns - Firm-fixed-price purchase order - Delivery and installation at CDC Distribution Center, Chamblee, Georgia

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 75D301-26-Q-79263 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Hamilton laboratory equipment and associated installation, software, training, and accessories for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Laboratory Sciences.

This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The requirement consists of CLINs 0001–0003: Hamilton VANTAGE 2.0 systems, one each; CLIN 0004: Hamilton STAR system, one each; CLINs 0005–0006: Hamilton STARlet systems, one each; and CLIN 0007: Hamilton Labelite Decapper, one each. Required configurations, accessories, software/licenses, installation, training, verification materials, warranty coverage, and trade-in requirements are identified in Section C of the attached RFQ.

The RFQ specifies Hamilton brand-name products and does not request equal products.

Delivery is required within 90 calendar days after award, F.O.B. destination. The delivery, installation, and acceptance location is CDC Distribution Center, 3719 North Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341-2221. Government acceptance includes verification of the required configuration, installation, and functional operation.

The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Quotations will be evaluated considering technical capability and price.

Submit quotations electronically to Ruben Reyes Colon at qmz3@cdc.gov by the specificed time. Direct all acquisition-related communications to the same email address. Identify the solicitation number in correspondence.

The attached SF 18 RFQ, including Sections B through E, forms part of this combined synopsis/solicitation and provides the complete equipment requirements, pricing schedule, delivery and acceptance requirements, provisions, clauses, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. The description of requirement is included in Section C; no separate statement of work is identified.

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