Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases_23Q0146.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: J

2. NAICS Code: 811210

3. Subject: SOLE SOURCE – Preventative Maintenance for One (1) Tecan Fluent Instrument.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0146

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 31 August 2023

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory-South, University of Texas at Austin 2506 Speedway Ave, NMS 3.254 Austin, TX 78712.

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(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 Tecan U.S., Inc. located at 9401 Globe Center Drive Suite 140, Morrisville, NC 27560 . 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 W911QX23Q0146. This acquisition is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04, dated 02 June 2023.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 811210. The small business size standard is $34,000,000.00.

(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: One (1) job, Preventative Maintenance for One (1) Tecan Fluent Instrument (Firm Fixed Price (FFP))

CLIN 0002: (Not Seperately Priced): Data in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement Section C.4 (FFP)

(vi) Description of requirements: SEE ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

(vii) Delivery is a period of performance with one (1) twelve month base year. (See paragraph (v) for contemplated CLIN structure and CLIN type).

(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:

FAR:

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)

52.219-28, POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP 2021)

52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

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

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

52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (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)

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

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

52.222-53, EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT TO CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES--REQUIREMENTS (MAY 2014)

DFARS:

252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011)

252.204-7008, COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

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 (JAN 2021)

252.204-7019, NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)

252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)

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

252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN AND THE VALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017)

252.225-7055, REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022)

252.225-7056, PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (JAN 2023)

252.227-7015, TECHNICAL DATA—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2014)

252.227-7037, VALIDATION OF RESTRICTIVE MARKINGS ON TECHNICAL DATA. (SEP 2016)

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

252.237-7010, PROHIBITION ON INTERROGATION OF DETAINEES BY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JUN 2013)

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

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

252.246-7008, SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC PARTS (JAN 2023)

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)

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

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

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

252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

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)

FAR/DFARS FILL-IN/FULL TEXT CLAUSES:

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

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)

252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

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

LOCAL CLAUSES:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

ARL/ALC/GARRISON NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

WORK HOURS

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS & CLAUSES (DFARS)

DD FORM 1423

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

(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 31 August 2023, by 11:59 AM EDT, via email to Contracting Officer, Caleb Baisden at richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contracting Officer, Caleb Baisden at richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil, (301) 394-3396.

Contracting Officer:

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