Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (23Q0099).docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 6640

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: Sole Source – Micro-drop Dispenser with unique inkjet tips (plastic & disposable)

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0099

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

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 PolyPico Technologies Ltd. located at Unit 10, Airways Technology Park, Ballygarvan, Cork, Ireland T12 DY95 County Cork. 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 W911QX-23-Q-0099.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 2023-03 effective 26 May 2023.

(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) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: QTY (1) Each Micro-drop Dispenser

(vi) Description of requirements:

Qty (1) Picoprecise Dispensing tool, Qty (1) Custom Sample Holder, Qty (1) Custon Target Acquisition System, Qty (400) Plastic Dispensing Cartridges of varying size.

(vii) Delivery is required by 9/30/2023. Delivery shall be made to US Army Research Laboratory. Acceptance shall be performed at US Army Research Laboratory. The FOB point is Destination (US Army Research Laboratory).

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

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: N/A

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

(xi) 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.

(xii) 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:

- 52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018)

- 52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021)

- 52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION 2020-O0019)

- 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

- 52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

- 52.222-54, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (NOV 2021)

- 52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

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

- 52.247-64, PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S. - FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS (NOV 2021)

- 52.247-64 Alt I, PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS (NOV 2021) ALTERNATE I (APR 2003)

(xiii) 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):

Provisions:

- 52.204-7, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

- 52.204-16, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

- 52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

Clauses:

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

- 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)

- 52.232-40, PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)

- 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991)

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

- 252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

- 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OFWHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEP 2013)

- 252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

- 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992)

- 252.204-7012, SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016)

- 252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)

- 252.232-7006, 252.232-7006

- 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)

Local Clauses:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS – ALC

DUTY-FREE ENTRY

APPLICABLE FOREIGN ACQUISITION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

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

(xv) 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.

(xvi) Offers are due on Five (5) business days after posting, by 11:59 AM EST, at thomas.c.jurgens@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Thomas Jurgens, 301-394-3438, thomas.c.jurgens.ctr@army.mil

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