Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (1).docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 9650, Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery and Intermediate Forms

2. NAICS Code: 331410, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – The Government requires Metalwerks Casting and Forging of an experimentally designed alloy.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA185

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Close of business (COB) five (5) days after posting date

7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory 6375 Johnson Rd. BLDG 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in RFO FAR 12.202, 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 RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to:

Metalwerks Inc 401 Steel ST Aliquippa, Pennsylvania 15001-5415, United States

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.

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

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 March 13, 2026.

The associated NAICS code is 331410 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.

8. 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):

Total

9. Description of requirements: See Part 8 CLIN Structure for the description in addition to the below specifications:

· Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) ingots that are 9 inch in diameter

· Radial forging of the ingot into a 4 inch diameter rod

· Forging to be performed between 2100 – 1700 °F

· Sectioning of the final forged rod into 5 equal sections

· Annealing the final forged and cut rod at 12500 °F

· Shipping to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

10. Delivery: Delivery is required by within 40 weeks after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at Delivery. The FOB point is Destination.

11. Clauses

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

In addition to the requirements set for the in RFO 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 - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows:

In accordance with (IAW) RFO FAR 12.203(c)(2), comparative evaluation procedures will be utilized. Comparative evaluation is the comparison of all offers received in response to this solicitation against each other. An item-by-item comparison of each offer to one another will be performed to determine which offer provides the most benefit to the Government. Award will be made to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government may award to the lowest priced offeror that meets the Government’s minimum requirements; however, the Government reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror exceeding the minimum requirements if it is most advantageous to the Government. In order to be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government’s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation. The below evaluation factors will be utilized during evaluation (in no order of relative importance):

Price Technical Capabilities/Specification Past Performance

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

IV. The clause at RFO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commerical Services, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause N/A.

FAR:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2023) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.223-20 Aerosols (MAY 2024) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2018) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (May 2014)

DFARS:

252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (Nov 2023) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime (Jan 2023) 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Jun 2023) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

VI. The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all RFO FAR/RFO DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as Special Instructions and Information found in the attached Adelphi Special Instructions and Information document):

FAR:

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 (Aug 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2024) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)

DFARS:

252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (Oct 2016) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012)

FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES:

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020) 52.252-1, Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-5, Authorized Deviation in Provisions (Nov 2020) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

ADELPHI SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

DFARS COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS & CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

DUTY-FREE ENTRY

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

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement:

1. Government Terms and Conditions will apply to this contract.

a. In the event of a conflict between an offeror/awardee’s terms and conditions and the Government’s terms and conditions outlined in the resultant contract, the Government’s terms and conditions will take precedence and apply.

2. Ensure your quote document is addressed to Contracting Officer William Nuamah, ACC-APG, Adelphi Contracting Division.

3. Ensure your quote document states NET 30; 100% Payment upon final inspection/acceptance by the Government.

4. Ensure your quote document states FOB Destination.

5. Ensure your quote document includes any shipping, handling, and installation fees.

6. Ensure your quote document includes the CAGE/UEI numbers and corresponding Tax ID number associated with the entity that would be eligible to receive an award for this Government requirement.

7. Ensure your quote document includes a point of contact (POC), phone number, and email address.

8. Provide country of manufacture for items proposed in your quote document if applicable.

9. Does your company accept credit card payments WITHOUT any associated charges/fees?

a. NOTE: PayPal is not accepted by the Government.

10. The Government is contemplating a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract type for this requirement under the RFO FAR 12.201 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). IAW RFO FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

Contracting Officer:

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