Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchase (Under SAT).docx

Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchase (Under SAT)

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-25-Q-A098

2. Title: Notice of Intent to Procure One (1) Optical Table System and Supporting Accessories

3. Classification Code: 6640

4. NAICS Code: 334516

5. Response Date: fifteen (15) days after posting.

6. Description: One (1) Optical Table System with the following accessories – one (1) Optical Table, one (1) Overhead Shelf, and one (1) Air Compressor.

Disclaimer: 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.

NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED:

This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05 published 7 AUG 2025.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

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

Specifications/Requirement: The Contractor shall provide one (1) optical table system with the minimum Government specifications below:

1. Quantity one (1) optical table with supports/legs with the following characteristics:

· Minimum table dimensions of 4 feet (‘) Width (W) X 10’ Length (L) X 12-inch (”) thickness

· Maximum table dimensions not to exceed (NTE) 5’ W X 10’ L X 13” thickness

· Working surface height (support/leg height + table thickness) between 35”-45”

· Horizontal vibration isolation at 5 Hz of at least 80%

· Vertical vibration isolation at 5 Hz of at least 80%

· Maximum payload (support load capacity minus table weight) of at least 1800 lbs

· Table surface includes a grid of sealed ¼”-20 tapped holes centered in a 1” grid

2. Quantity one (1) overhead shelf with the following characteristics:

· 10’ L to span entire length of the optical table

· Minimum of 24 surge-protected US power outlets (may be built-in or mountable)

· All hardware and accessories required for mounting the shelf and power outlet strips

· All power cords required to supply power to the outlet strips

3. Quantity one (1) air compressor or equivalent system required to achieve the vibration isolation specifications stated in CLIN 0001.

· Includes all hardware and accessories required to operate the air compressor in conjunction with the optical table system

4. Must include all applicable shipping fees.

Delivery: Delivery shall be made no later than three (3) months After Contract Award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to United States (U.S.) Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Bldg. #102, Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. Army Research Laboratory to U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road, Bldg. #102, Adelphi, MD 20783.

The FOB point is Destination.

Clauses:

I. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:

In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.

II. Evaluation Criteria-Evaluation— The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-2(b)(3), the Government will employ comparative evaluation procedures to assess all quotations received in response to this solicitation. Under this method, the Government will evaluate each quotation in relation to the others based on the stated evaluation factors, rather than against a predetermined set of standards.

A comparative evaluation entails an item-by-item assessment of each offer against competing quotations to determine which vendor provides the best overall value to the Government. The Government intends to make award to the vendor whose quotation is determined to be the most advantageous, considering technical capability, past performance, and price.

While award may be made to the lowest-priced vendor that meets the Government’s minimum requirements, the Government reserves the right to make award to a higher-priced vendor if their quotation exceeds minimum requirements and is determined to offer the best overall value.

To be eligible for award, a vendor’s quotation must meet all minimum technical requirements specified in this solicitation.

The following evaluation factors will be considered in the selection process (presented in no order of precedence):

Technical Capability Past Performance Price The Government may consider the benefits of enhanced capabilities or performance features offered beyond the minimum requirements and may make trade-offs between price and non-price factors as appropriate in determining the most advantageous offer.

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

IV. 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 N/A.

V. 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:

CLAUSE

DFARS:

CLAUSE

252.204-7008

Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016)

252.204-7015

Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Jan 2023)

252.204-7016

Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (May 2021)

VI. 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:

CLAUSE

DFARS:

CLAUSE

FULL TEXT CLAUSES:

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-25, Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

Adelphi Special Instructions and Information Attachment:

· ACC-APG POINT OF CONTACT

· TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

· TYPE OF CONTRACT

· GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

· TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

· RECEIVING ROOM – ALC

· EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

· AWARD OF CONTRACT

· ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

· FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

· PAYMENT TERMS

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

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement:

In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

Place of Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road, Bldg. #102, Adelphi, MD 20783.

IX. Offers are due fifteen (15) days after solicitation posting date by 1:00PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Contract Specialist: Deneise Jackson, deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil.

X. For more information regarding this solicitation, please contact the Contract Specialist, The One and Only Deneise Jackson, deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil

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