1333ND19QNB680700_SF-18.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

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1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

NB687100-19-02420 NB687100-19-02420

1333ND19QNB680700

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

MEELONDRELL LUMPKIN

MEELONDRELL.LUMPKIN@NIST.GOV

Please See Continuation Page for Line Item Details

303 497-5270

See Schedule

SEP 20, 2019

NOV 11, 2019

Attachment Page

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1333ND19QNB680700 BMF PRECIOUS METAL SOURCES AND RECLAIM IDIQ 1 of 5

(i) THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL

ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6,

AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS

NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION;

QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL

NOT BE ISSUED. THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AS

A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) # 1333ND19QNB680700 BMF PRECIOUS

METAL SOURCES AND RECLAIM IDIQ UTILIZING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

PROCEDURES AUTHORIZED BY FAR SUBPART 13.5. THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER WILL NOT USE NOR SHALL THIS SOLICITATION BE SUBJECT TO THE

FORMAL SOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN FAR PART 15.

THE TERMINOLOGY REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) AND REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL (RFP) ARE USED INTERCHANGBLY THROUGHOUT THIS DOCUMENT

AND HAVE THE SAME MEANING FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS SOLICITATION.

(ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) conducted under the authority of FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

All communications and documents must include the proposed solicitation number

1333ND19QNB680700.

(iii) This RFQ incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-05, August 13, 2019.

(iv) The associated NAICS 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, has a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This requirement is set aside for a total small business set-aside.

(v) Attached is the Specifications describing the requirements for solicitation 1333ND19QNB680700 for the following line item number(s) (CLINs) to include a description of item(s), quantities, and units of measure (including any applicable option(s)).

1. Base CLIN

CLIN ITEMS QUANTITY UNIT OF

ISSUE PRICE

0001 Metal Sources for Pellets and Sputter Target per Statement of Work 1 EA $

2. There are OPTION CLINs.

CLIN ITEMS QUANTITY UNIT OF

ISSUE PRICE

1001 Option Year I 1 EA $

2001 Option Year II 1 EA $

3001 Option Year III 1 EA $

4001 Option Year IV 1 EA $

(vi) A Description of the requirements for the items to be acquired is in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Drawings.

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(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery, acceptance, and FOB point are required in accordance with this RFQ. The delivery schedule shall be completed in accordance with Clause 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010) here within this RFQ.

Delivery address: The Contractor shall include the delivery item to the Place of Contract Performance:

NIST Shipping and Receiving ATTN: BMF Cleanrrom (as specified by individual Delivery Order) 325 Broadway Boulder, CO, 80305

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors— Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See enclosed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision at 52.212-1 for additional specific paragraph(s) that apply to the acquisition by addendum included in this provision. Addenda to this provision is as follows:

All offerors shall submit their quotations on letterhead to the email address stated herein by the date and time specified herein. All quotations shall contain, at a minimum, the information detailed below. If a quotation is missing any of the elements listed below, the quotation may be deemed unacceptable and may not be evaluated further.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1(b) (11), ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS If the contractor objects to any of the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation, the contractor shall state “The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:”

[Contractor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)]. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to identify in their quote any exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. If the contractor does not include such a statement, the submission of a quotation in response to this solicitation will be regarded as the Contractor’s acceptance of the Government’s terms and conditions for inclusion into the resultant purchase order.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS - EVALUATION

CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and issue a firm fixed purchase order based on the initial quotations received, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13. The Government will evaluate quotes utilizing the procedures of FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers. The Government reserves the right to request revised quotations from, or negotiate final purchase order terms with, one or more, but not all, Offerors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or al

Incomplete quotations may be considered non-responsive and removed from further consideration. Quotations shall be clearly and concisely written as well as being neat, indexed (cross-indexed as appropriate) and logically assembled. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the name of the offeror, the date, and the solicitation number.

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BASIS OF AWARD:

The award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote, based upon the technical specifications as detailed within the attached SOW Specifications. NIST intends to award a firm-fixed-price multiple award indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ).

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and issue a purchase order based on the initial quotations received. Therefore, the quoter’s initial quotation should contain the quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to request revised quotations from, or negotiate final purchase order terms with, one or more, but not all, quoters if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: (Maximum ten single sided/5 double-sided pages) Defined as the vendor's demonstration of the understanding and capability to provide the required items and services as identified in the specifications / statement of work. This includes the authority to provide the required items (i.e. authorized dealer/seller/reseller), authority to provide maintenance and repair services, capability and method to successfully meet all contract requirements; this include required delivery schedule, installation, warranty, and all other requirements.

PRICE:

The Contractor shall provide a firm fixed price for each line item and a total price for the sum of all line items shall be completed on the attached REFINING WORKSHEET.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

See enclosed FAR provision at 52.212-2 for specific evaluation criteria included that apply to the acquisition by addendum included in this provision. Offerors shall clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the technical requirements and deliverable schedule (period of performance) as outlined in the associated solicitation. Quote shall include all shipping costs. However; NIST reserves the right to ship under NIST provided account. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote, based upon the technical specifications as detailed within the attached SOW.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY:

Evaluation of this factor is a subjective evaluation of the vendor's demonstrated resources, capability and methods to meet all requirements. This factor will be evaluated on an Acceptable / Unacceptable basis. The vendor’s submittals will be evaluated to determine whether the proposed technical approach demonstrates a clear and unambiguous understanding and a demonstrated ability to meet the minimum requirements. Failure to demonstrate a clear and unambiguous technical approach to meeting the requirements will result in an “Unacceptable” rating for this factor.

EVALUATION OF PRICE:

The price(s) quoted in response to the solicitation will be evaluated through price analysis. A price realism analysis will not be conducted.

Contractors shall submit an FFP quotation in addition to the summary price quotation, if applicable. The price quotation shall include complete support documentation, which clearly identifies major materials, components, and services along with their associated prices. The price quotation shall also identify any elements that will be subcontracted. The price quotation documentation shall clearly substantiate how the total price was derived.

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In addition, the contractor price quotation shall also identify any requested payment schedule terms. All payment schedule terms shall be directly tied to contract deliverables and/or major contract milestones.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The offeror shall complete only paragraphs

(b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of the enclosed FAR provision at 52.212-3.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See enclosed FAR Clause at 52.212-4 for additional FAR clauses cited in the clause that applies to the acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. See enclosed FAR Clause at 52.212-5 for additional FAR clauses cited in the clause that is applicable to the acquisition.

The following additional FAR clauses cited apply to the acquisition:

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) and additional terms and conditions are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are as follows:

Additional Contract Requirements:

1. All communications and documents must include the RFQ # 1333ND19QNB680700 and

Subject Title: BMF PRECIOUS METAL SOURCES AND RECLAIM IDIQ

2. All quotations shall include the following information:

a. Information is enough to demonstrate you can meet or exceed the requirements in the

Specifications.

b. Firm fixed price quote.

c. Payment Terms: Net 30.

d. The requested delivery is per individual Delivery Order. Please indicate the soonest you can deliver. Phase delivery is acceptable.

e. FOB Destination, including shipping cost for delivery to:

DOC – NIST

325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305-3328

i. Delivery point of contact will be provided upon award. (NIST reserves the right to ship using the NIST Account).

j. Company DUNS No. In order to be eligible for this award, the offeror must have and maintain an active registration at the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov, and have completed Representations and Certifications therein for the specified NAICS code, or submit separate Representations and Certifications if the specified NAICS code is not listed in their SAM registration. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7, the awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) prior to award. Refusal to register shall forfeit the award.

k. Inspection: Inspection and Acceptance is expected to take no longer than seven calendar days after receipt of delivery.

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l. Warranty: Warranty shall start upon Government Acceptance, which is expected to be after Inspection. Warranty shall start upon Government acceptance which differs from the delivery date.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is NOT applicable.

(xv) The solicitation will close on the date and time specified herein this FBO.gov posting. All quotations shall be delivered electronically by the specified close date and time MeeLondrell Lumpkin, Contracting Officer, at meelondrell.lumpkin@nist.gov.

(xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, contact the Contracting Officer at meelondrell.lumpkin@nist.gov or via phone at (303) 497-5270.

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

TITLE: BMF PRECIOUS METALS SOURCES AND

RECLAIM IDIQ

NTE NTE

0001 BASE AWARD

The contractor shall provide the Government the following metal sources in accordance with the Base IDIQ and subsequent delivery order SOW

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 9/23/2019 TO 9/22/2020

PR NUMBER: NB687100-19-02420

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

FOB : Destination

1.00 EA

NTE NTE/OPT

1001 OPTION YEAR I

The contractor shall provide the Government the following metal sources in accordance with the Base IDIQ and subsequent delivery order SOW

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/23/2020 to 09/22/2021

1.00 EA

NTE NTE/OPT

2001 OPTION YEAR II

The contractor shall provide the Government the following metal sources in accordance with the Base IDIQ and subsequent delivery order SOW

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/23/2021 to 09/22/2022

1.00 EA

NTE NTE/OPT

3001 OPTION YEAR III

The contractor shall provide the Government the

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/23/2022 to 09/22/2023

1.00 EA

NTE NTE/OPT

4001 OPTION YEAR IV 1.00 EA

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SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

The contractor shall provide the Government the

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/23/2023 to 09/22/2024

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Table of Contents

REFINING WORKSHEET SCHEDULE

Statement of Work

IDIQ SEED DELIVERY ORDER SOW

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MANAGEMENT (JUL 2016)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (AUG 2019)

52.232-15 PROGRESS PAYMENTS NOT INCLUDED (APR 1984)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

52.247-48 F.O.B. DESTINATION--EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT (FEB 1999)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.216-3 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT--SEMISTANDARD SUPPLIES (JAN 1997)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (AUG 2018)

52.247-35 F.O.B. DESTINATION, WITHIN CONSIGNEE`s PREMISES (APR 1984)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

1352.216-75 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (APR 2010)

1352.216-76 PLACEMENT OF ORDERS (APR 2010)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

NIST LOCAL-22ORDERING PROCEDURES UNDER MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS

NIST LOCAL-39MARKING/PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

NIST LOCAL-53CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

NIST LOCAL-55ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELIVERY/TASK ORDERS

52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (OCT 1995)

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CLAUSES

REFINING WORKSHEET SCHEDULE

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Ph:

Quote Date:

Material Minimum PM Content Unit Refine Fee/Toz Percent Credit Gold (Au) 0.00% $0.00 0% Palladium (Pd) 0.00% $0.00 0% Platinum (Pt) 0.00% $0.00 0% Silver (Ag) 0.00% $0.00 0% Other (Specify) 0.00% $0.00 0% Assay Fee: $ per lot (Note any waivers ) Projected Settlement Time: business days (Comments )

Material Minimum PM Content Unit Refine Fee/Toz Percent Credit Gold (Au) 0.00% $0.00 0% Palladium (Pd) 0.00% $0.00 0% Platinum (Pt) 0.00% $0.00 0% Silver (Ag) 0.00% $0.00 0% Other (Specify) 0.00% $0.00 0%

Material Minimum PM Content Unit Refine Fee/Toz Percent Credit Gold (Au) 0.00% $0.00 0% Palladium (Pd) 0.00% $0.00 0% Platinum (Pt) 0.00% $0.00 0% Silver (Ag) 0.00% $0.00 0% Other (Specify) 0.00% $0.00 0%

Product Projected Settlement Time (Business Days) Crucibles

Chamber Scrapings or Flake Skeleton or Braze Scrap

Other (Specify) Alloy Targets

Refine Type III – Other Metals for Recycle

Minimum Recovery Policy:

Precious Trash (Vacuum Bags or Filters) Culls (Wafers or Fabricated Components)

Plating Solutions

Expedited Settlement Options:

Market Closure Notice:

Assay Fee: $ per lot Treatment Charge: $ / lb. (net weight received) Minimum Treatment Charge (per lot): $ Projected Completion Time:

Inventory Policy:

Deleterious Elements:

Etching Solutions

Minimum Metal Deduction Policy (excludes sputter targets):

Refine Type II – Impure Metals for Recycle

List Examples:

List Examples:

Projected Completion Time:

Assay Fee: $ per lot (Note any waivers)

Other (Specify) Scrap

Product Projected Settlement Time (Business Days) Gold or Silver Alloy Targets

Platinum Alloy Targets

Palladium Alloy Targets Palladium Scrap

Account No.:

NIST Refining Schedule

Refine Type I – Pure Metals for Recycle List Examples:

Prepared by:

Inco terms:

Validity Period: Days

Email:

Statement of Work

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BMF Precious Metal Sources and Reclaim IDIQ

1. Background Information

NIST-Boulder has a state-of-the-art research laboratory (the Katharine Bloggett Gebbie Building) to support the most sensitive research done at NIST. Included in this building is a Class 100 microelectronics fabrication facility, called the Boulder Micro-Fabrication Facility (BMF). Many of the devices that are made in the BMF require the deposition of thin films of precious metals. Additionally, the BMF collects spent sources and scraps and requires that this metal is reclaimed. The BMF requires a vehicle to procure and reclaim these precious metals.

2. Scope of Work

a. Objectives

i. The goal of this contract is to provide the Government with a vehicle to procure and reclaim these precious metals required for microfabrication.

b. Specific Requirements

i. The Government requires deposition sources composed of precious metals. These deposition sources shall be consistent with the industrial standard for the semiconductor, and micro- and nano- fabrication industries, such as thermal and e-beam evaporation materials (pellets) and sputter targets. The Contractor shall supply the required precious metal sources to the Government.

1. A precious metal is defined as any source that is composed of an element, or an alloy of multiple elements that includes one or more elements from the following list:

a. Gallium

b. Germanium

c. Gold

d. Indium

e. Iridium

f. Palladium

g. Platinum

h. Rhenium

i. Rhodium

j. Ruthenium

k. Silver

l. Titanium

m. Tantalum

2. The size of the required precious metal sources will vary, but examples of typical sizes are:

a. Evaporation Sources:

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i. Rods: cylinders that are 0.125 to 0.25 inches high,

0.125 to 0.25 inch in diameter.

ii. Pellets: Roughly 1 – 3 mm in diameter.

b. Sputter Targets:

i. Disks from 2 to 4 inches in diameter, .125 to .25 inch thick.

c. The Government reserves the right to specify the exact shape and size of the required precious metal sources.

3. The quantity of the required precious metal sources will vary, but examples of typical amounts are:

a. Evaporation Sources:

i. 100 mg to 1 kg per request.

b. Sputter Targets:

i. 1 to 2 targets per request.

c. The Government reserves the right to specify the exact quantity of the required precious metal sources.

d. On a typical year, the government requires, 800 g of Au pellets, 200 g of PdAu pellets and one 3” diameter, 0.25-inch-thick, PdAu sputter target. However, the Government may require more or less precious metals on any given year.

4. The purity of the required precious metal sources shall be consistent with industry standards for electron and thermal evaporation sources and sputter targets and will vary by metal. For example, the Government typically requires 99.999% pure metals.

The Government understands that some metals cannot be purified to that level and will accept less pure metals in certain cases. The Government reserves the right to specify the exact purity of the required precious metal sources.

5. The precious metal sources shall be constructed to industrial standards for the corresponding source in a method that is compatible with ISO class 5 cleanrooms. The Contractor shall also bond sputter targets to backing targets upon the request of the BMF using industry-standard techniques such as indium bonding.

6. The precious metal sources shall be cleaned according to industrial standards (for example by chemical etching or CO2 snow clean) to remove any contamination introduced during the pellet fabrication process in a method that is compatible with ISO class 5 cleanrooms.

7. The sputter targets and pellets shall be packed in industrial standard packaging materials that are compatible with ISO class 5

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cleanrooms. An example of this could include vacuum packing in a cleanroom compatible material.

8. The Contractor shall supply an analysis of purity indicating the contaminants in the actual post-production precious metal source that is shipped to the Government.

ii. When an order of precious metals is placed, the Contractor shall assay and reclaim the existing stock of the Government’s precious metals and apply the value as a credit towards the order.

1. The Contractor shall be able to reclaim the following materials in the form of pellets, e-beam evaporation crucibles, sputter targets, and general evaporator scrap that is composed of the following materials:

a. Gold

b. Palladium

c. Palladium/Gold Alloy (53 % PD / 47 % Au weight percentage)

d. Platinum

e. Silver

2. The Contractor shall be able to reclaim the precious metals from general evaporator scrap. The Contractor is not required to provide a credit for these materials, but must be able to separate the precious metals from scrap that also contains:

a. Aluminum

b. Copper

c. Titanium

d. Vanadium

3. The Government reserves the right to send the Contractor other materials for reclaim according to the Contractors’ abilities.

4. The Government will send the Contractor its precious metal stock separated by metal and labeled where possible.

5. The Contractor shall supply the Government with the results of the assay and the value of the reclaim.

6. In the event that the value of the Government’s metal reclaims is greater than the value of the metal sources that the Contractor supplies, the Contractor shall supply the Government with additionally specified precious metals as described in Section 2.b.i.

to make up the difference.

3. Period of Performance

Base one-year plus four, one-year option, if exercised.

4. Government Furnished Property The Government will send the Contractor its precious metal stock, as listed in Section 2, separated by metal and labeled where possible.

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5. Deliverables

a. The Contractor shall supply the Government with the results of the assay and the value of the reclaim.

b. The Contractor shall supply an analysis of purity indicating the contaminants in the actual post-production precious metal source that is shipped to the Government.

6. Attachments Refining Schedule shall be used for all Delivery Order quotes.

7. Performance Requirement Summary

Task Performance

Indicators Performance Standards

Acceptable Quality Level

Surveillance Method

The Contractor shall provide the Government precious metal sources and assay and reclaim the Governments current precious metal stock according to the specifications in Section 2.

The Contractor provides the Government with precious metal sources that meet the specifications in Section 2 and provide the Government with a credit in accordance with the guidelines in Section 2

The technical requirements defined in the statement of work Section 2 are performed in a timely manner as defined in Section 2.c.

The precious metal sources that the Contractor provides the Government are of a quality as defined in Section 2.

The Contractor shall supply the Government with the results of the assay and the value of the reclaim and a report that shows the major contaminants in the representative stock material of the precious metal sources.

8. Fair Opportunity

Reference FAR 16.505(b), Ordering under Multiple Award Contracts – Fair Opportunity.

The Contractor shall assume all costs (as an indirect charge) associated with quote preparation for delivery order awards under the fair opportunity process.

9. Exceptions to the fair opportunity process Reference FAR 16.505(b), Ordering under Multiple Award Contracts – Fair Opportunity.

10. Refinement Schedule The Contracting Officer shall issue a delivery order setting forth the completion date and a firm-fixed-price or establish not-to-exceed (NTE) price for the supplies which are mutually agreeable per the Refinement Schedule. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to submit revised Refinement Schedule on the first day of the month due to price fluctuations in the market. Any changes to the NTE or fixed price will be issued in writing, will set forth any additional obligation incurred by the Government, and will be signed by the Contracting Officer.

11. No Response

If a Contractor is unable to or chooses not to respond to a requirement, a NO BID notification must be submitted by the Contractor. All NO BIDS shall include a brief explanation as to why the Contractor has elected to forego the opportunity (e.g., conflict of interest). A NO BID notification shall be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer.

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12. Evaluation of Delivery Orders

a. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

i. Technical Capability

1. Defined as the vendor's demonstration of the understanding and capability to provide the required items and services as identified in the specifications / statement of work. This includes the authority to provide the required items (i.e., authorized dealer/seller/reseller), authority to provide maintenance and repair services, capability and method to successfully meet all contract requirements; this include required a delivery schedule, warranty, and all other requirements.

ii. Submittal Requirements

1. The vendor shall submit technical approach and capability documentation which may include a narrative, charts, graphs, tables, drawings, product / service literature, and demonstrated authority to provide the necessary items and perform the required services identified in the specification / statement of work. The documentation shall clearly describe, in sufficient detail, the vendor's authority, proposed items, resources and methods to successfully fulfill the requirements including specifications, performance capability requirements, delivery schedules, warranties and all service requirements per the Request for Quotations.

iii. Basis of Evaluation

1. Evaluation of this factor is a subjective evaluation of the vendor's demonstrated resources, capability, and methods to meet all requirements. This factor will be evaluated on an Acceptable / Unacceptable basis. The vendor’s submittals will be evaluated to determine whether the proposed technical approach demonstrates a clear and unambiguous understanding and a demonstrated ability to meet the minimum requirements. Failure to demonstrate a clear and unambiguous technical approach to meeting the requirements will result in an “Unacceptable” rating for this factor.

13. Completion of Delivery Order

Each delivery order will be considered to be completed when all materials and other delivery order requirement(s) have been delivered to the TPOC, and the invoice has been approved for final payment.

14. Contractor Performance Monitoring/Reporting Reference FAR 16.505(a)(9) and 42.1502. The Contractor’s performance will be documented, evaluated, and monitored in the Contractor Performance Automated Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/ as required.

15. Travel:

The Contractor shall cover all travel expenses, if applicable.

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16. Contractor Supplied Materials N/A

17. Contractor’s Minimum Qualifications

a. The Contractor shall have the ability to provide the required precious metals to the Government

b. The Contractor shall have the ability to assay and reclaim the precious metals that the Government will provide to the Contractor.

18. Confidentiality:

The information developed under this contract is the property of the U.S. Government and shall be kept in strict confidence.

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Statement of Work IDIQ Seed Delivery Order

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide the Government the following metal sources:

1. Au Pellets:

a. Quantity: 1,000 grams

b. Overall purity: 99.999%

c. Pellets to be sized so that each piece weighs approximately 0.5 - 1 gram. Our preferred shape/size is rods 0.125 inches in diameter and 0.25 inches long, but other shapes are allowed provided the weight per piece remains approximately 0.5 - 1 gram.

2. Au sputter target:

a. Size: 3 inch diameter, 0.25 inch thick

b. Overall purity: 99.999%

3. PdAu Pellets:

a. Quantity: 1,000 grams

b. Base metal purity: At least 99.999% Au, 99.99% Pd (metal basis)

c. Composition: 53% Pd / 47% Au (Wt %)

d. Pellets to be sized so that each piece weighs approximately 0.5 - 1 gram. Our preferred shape/size is rods 0.125 inches in diameter and 0.25 inches long, but other shapes are allowed provided the weight per piece remains approximately 0.5 - 1 gram.

4. PdAu Sputter Target

a. Size: 3 inch diameter, 0.25 inch thick

b. Purity: At least 99.999% Au, 99.99% Pd (metal basis)

c. Composition: 53% Pd / 47% Au (Wt %)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

2 months after receipt of order.

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-13)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

(Reference 52.204-16)

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)

(Reference 52.204-17)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MANAGEMENT (JUL 2016)

(Reference 52.204-18)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015) (Reference 52.209-10)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.212-1)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(Reference 52.212-2)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (AUG 2019)

(Reference 52.212-5)

52.232-15 PROGRESS PAYMENTS NOT INCLUDED (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.232-15)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) (Reference 52.232-40)

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.242-17)

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

(Reference 52.247-34)

52.247-48 F.O.B. DESTINATION--EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT (FEB 1999)

(Reference 52.247-48)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its

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outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances. (b) The Offeror represents that it [ ] is or [ ] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years. (c) If the Offeror has indicated "is" in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: ____ (or mark "Unknown").

Predecessor legal name: ____.

(Do not use a "doing business as" name).(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB)concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation," means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L.

110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that

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term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"

(1) Means a small business concern

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002," means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern --

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)," means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and

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unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (u) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture.

[The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR…