Vapor Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The solicitation is for a blanket order contract to provide a molecular diagnostics analyzer rental. Vendors must be registered in the lagov system. Bidders must submit a W9 form if newly registered. All attachments must be printed and reviewed. The contract is for an initial 1-year period, renewable for two additional 12-month periods, with a maximum contract time of 36 months. Delivery will be made after receipt of order. The state reserves the right to reject vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated timeframe. Bids must be submitted online via the vendor portal or in a sealed envelope marked with the bid opening date and number. The state intends to award the contract to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. All bid prices must be firm for acceptance and delivery. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The solicitation is proprietary, and only the specified brands and models will be considered. The state is exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes. New products must be submitted. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for various reasons, including misrepresentation, fraud, or breach of contract. Bidders must comply with Louisiana law, including but not limited to purchasing rules and regulations, executive orders, standard terms and conditions, special terms and conditions, and specifications. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and other relevant federal and state laws. The contractor agrees to indemnify the state from any claims or actions for bodily injury, death, or property damages caused by the contractor's fault. Evidence of authority to sign and submit bids must be provided. Any public entity is authorized to reject a proposal or bid from a business in which any individual with an ownership interest of 5% or more has been convicted of a state felony or equivalent federal felony crime. The contractor agrees to adhere to the Copeland Anti-kickback Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Energy Policy and Conservation Act, anti-lobbying and debarment act, and prohibition of discriminatory boycotts of Israel. The contractor shall comply with federal and state disabilities laws and regulations and accessibility requirements. The contractor shall comply with the provisions of La. R. S. 23:995 and federal law pertaining to everify. All bid amounts shall be submitted in US dollars. Independent price determination is required.

This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only, not a request for proposal or quotation. NIST is seeking information from vendors about their capabilities to provide specific equipment and materials for a facility. The notice details the required specifications for the equipment, including sealing materials, pressure ranges, temperature capabilities, gas ports, mass flow controllers, vapor capabilities, sample columns, vacuum pumps, mass spectrometers, IR-based water sensors, and other features. Interested parties must submit a written response describing their capabilities, previous experience, and whether the item is offered via GSA or GWAC contracts. Responses are limited to 12 pages in MS Word format. NIST anticipates issuing a request for quotation in the third quarter of FY2025 and awarding a contract in the fourth quarter of FY2025. The response deadline is specified in the notice.

Northrup Grumman Systems Corp. is awarded a sole-source cost-plus fixed-fee order for the redesign of the vapor cycle system (VCS) motor controller for the 2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for the Navy. The order is against a previously issued basic ordering agreement.