Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases - (23Q0103).docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 30

2. NAICS Code: 333613

3. Subject: SOLE SOURCE: One (1) new spindle, and repair of the current spindle for DEVCOM ARL Small Engine Altitude Research Facility.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0103.

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 Aberdeen Proving Ground 6340 Rodman Road Aberdeen, MD 21005

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): “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Torquemeters, Limited. (West Haddon Road, Ravensthorpe, Northampton, NN6 8ET, United Kingdom). 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-0103 This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-03, effective date 26 May 2023

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 333613 The small business size standard is 750 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):

(vi) Description of requirements:

The Contractor shall provide:

DELIVERY:

24 weeks from contract award

(a). Inspection of existing spindle on arrival and refurbishment including changing of parts shown on separate parts list including orings, bearing, seal and thermocouples.

Any other parts requiring replacement are not included.

DELIVERY:

4-6 Weeks from receipt of the current Spindel LA7313 that is being repaired.

(vii) Delivery is required by:

CLIN 0001- 24 Weeks after contract award.

CLIN 0002- 6 weeks from acceptance of item provided under CLIN0001.

Delivery shall be made to and Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, 6340 Rodman Road, Aberdeen, MD 21005 The FOB point is Origin.

(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, See Notice of Intent to Sole Source above.

(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:

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

· 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

· 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

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

· 52.222-51 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT--REQUIREMENTS (MAY 2014)

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

· 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)

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

· 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018)

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

· SEE DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES ATTACHMENT FOR APPLICABLE DFARS CLAUSES

(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)

· 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION

CLAUSES:

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

· 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

· 52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (SEP 2011)

· 52.245-9 USES AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

· 52.247-29 F.O.B ORIGIN (FEB 2006)

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

· 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

· 252.225-7013 DUTY-FREE ENTRY (DEC 2022)

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

· 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

· 252.245-7001 TAGGING, LABELING, AND MARKING OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (APR 2012)

· 252.245‐7002 REPORTING LOSS OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (JAN 2021)

· 252.245‐7003 CONTRACTOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADMINSTRATION (APR 2012)

· 252.245‐7004 REPORTING, REUTILIZATION, AND DISPOSAL (DEC 2017)

· 252.211‐7007 REPORTING OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (MAR 2022)

Local Provisions:

· INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

· EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

· AWARD OF CONTRACT

· ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

· FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

· PAYMENT TERMS

· GFP PROVIDED

Local Clauses:

· ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

· TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

· TYPE OF CONTRACT

· GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

· TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

· RECEIVING ROOM – APG

· DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

· DUTY-FREE ENTRY

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

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due five (5) Business Days after posting by 11:59AM EST to Phillip Amador at phillip.j.amador.civ@army.mil and Ashley Runkles at Ashley.n.runkles.ctr@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Nicole Hernandez at nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil and Phillip Amador at phillip.j.amador.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

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