Lab Instruments - Kingfisher Flex
ID: PR15264296Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY TBILISIWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f613358a65b645e89c590ecb69be9aa2/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 24, 2025, 6:30 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, is soliciting bids for laboratory instruments, specifically the Kingfisher Flex system and its accessories, through a Request for Proposals (RFP). Bidders are required to provide detailed product descriptions and ensure compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and cybersecurity protocols, with a focus on brand-compliance or approved alternatives. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the Embassy's laboratory capabilities, employing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method to ensure cost-effectiveness while meeting technical specifications. Interested parties must submit their inquiries by April 21, 2025, and adhere to submission guidelines, including registration with the System for Award Management (SAM), with the solicitation period running from April 8, 2025, to April 24, 2025. For further information, bidders can contact Anna Kosinska at tbilisigsoprocurement@state.gov or Nana Bregvadze at BregvadzeN@state.gov.

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Apr 9, 2025, 10:05 AM UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, is soliciting bids for laboratory instruments through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement involves specific items including the KingFisher system and accessories, with a focus on brand-compliance or approved alternatives. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive product descriptions and must adhere to various certifications, including compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and cybersecurity protocols. The solicitation, scheduled from April 8, 2025, to April 24, 2025, employs a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, ensuring that only the most cost-effective bids that meet technical specifications will be awarded contracts. Submission guidelines emphasize the necessity of documentation for regulatory compliance, including registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). Moreover, bidders must submit inquiries by April 21, 2025, with responses facilitated via the Unison Marketplace platform. Overall, this initiative demonstrates the Embassy's commitment to enhancing its laboratory capabilities while adhering to stringent procurement and compliance standards.
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