B01 - Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases_20Q0089.pdf

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COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: SOLE SOURCE – TA Instruments – Waters LLC manufactured Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) 850

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX20Q0089

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 06/01/2020

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

21005 United States

8.

(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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is TA Instruments – Waters LLC located at 159 Lukens Dr New Castle, DE, 19720-2765 (CAGE: 0MJS5). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX20Q0089. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020- 06 effective 06 May 2020.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1000 employees.

(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) (CLIN) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

CLIN 0001: one (1) Dynamic Mechnical Analyzer (DMA) Instrument and associated parts, each

CLIN 0002: Shipping at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066, each

CLIN 0003: Installation at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066, each

CLIN 0004: Exchange of Government-owned DMA 2980

(vi) Description of requirements: N/A

(vii) Delivery is required by 30 days after contract award (ACA).

Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-5066.

Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005- 5066. The FOB point is Destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE

(ix) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

(x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: NONE.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

FAR

52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2013)

52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013)

52.219-28, POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)

52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND

REMEDIES (JAN 2014)

52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999)

52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007)

52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL

2014)

52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS,

VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB

2016)

52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

52.225-13, RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JUL 2013)

52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

DFARS

252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF

FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011)

252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT

CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016)

252.204-7016, COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

252.204-7017, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION

(DEC 2019)

252.204-7018, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (DEC 2019)

252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

252.225-7000, BUY AMERICAN STATUTE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014)

252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

PROGRAM (DEC 2017)

252.232-7010, LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.244-7000, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013)

252.246-7008, SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC PARTS (MAY 2018)

252.247-7023, TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (FEB 2019)

(xii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):

FAR/DFAR CLAUSES

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 2015)

52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE (JUL 2015)

52.232-40, PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF

FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND

RECEIVING (JUN 2012)

FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES

52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019)

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

52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2013)

252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY

2013)

LOCAL CLAUSES

ACC – APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS – ALTERNATIVE I (APG)

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

PAYMENT TERMS

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

TEMPORARY HOLD ON ALL DELIVERIES TO ALC/APG/WSMR DUE TO

COVID-19

(xiii) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.

(xiv) The following notes apply to this announcement: The Government is contemplating a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract type for this requirement under the FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

(xv) Offers are due on 06/01/2020, by 11:59 AM EST, to walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil and ariel.m.amey.civ@mail.mil

(xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil, Phone: 301-394-1088.

Contracting Officer:

5/20/2020

X Ariel M. Amey

Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: AMEY.ARIEL.M.1469952971