(i)        This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)        The solicitation number is 75N95025Q00131 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii)       The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-03, with effective date 01/17/2025.

(iv)       The associated NAICS code 811210 and the small business size standard is $34.0 million. This requirement is full and open with no set-aside restrictions.

(v)        This requirement is for the following services: Service Maintenance and Support for Philips MR7700 3T MRI Scanner and Chiller
 

(vi)       Please see Statement of Work attached.

(vii)      The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated period of performance for the base period is February 21, 2025 – February 20, 2026. Please note that the base period for the chiller is February 27, 2025 – February 20, 2026. The Government anticipates four option periods: Option 1: February 21, 2026 – February 20, 2027; Option 2: February 21, 2027 – February 20, 2028; Option 3: February 21, 2028 – February 20, 2029; Option 4: February 21, 2029 – February 20, 2030. The contractor shall provide services at the following Government sites: Medstar Harbor Hospital, NIA Clinical Unit, 3001 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21225.

(viii)     The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:  https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far   https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html   
 

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The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:

• FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Nov 2024)
• FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)
• FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)
• FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)
• HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015)

The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far     https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html  

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The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:

• FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)
• FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)
• FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023). Addendum to this FAR clause applies to this acquisition and is attached.
• FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000).