Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases _23Q0159.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334515

3. Subject: SOLO SOURCE - Microspectrophotometer system

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0159

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 08/10/2023

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory 6300 Rodman Road, Building #4600, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

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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 Angstrom Sun Technologies, INC., 31 Nagog Park, Acton, CAGE Code: 443Z3; UEI:HN9YQC4NRB18, Small Business. 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 W911QX23Q0159. 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 2 June 2023.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334515. 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):

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: One (1) Microspectrophotometer TFProbe MSP500C; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

CLIN 0002: One (1) Option: Motorized X-Y mapping stage; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

CLIN 0003: One (1) Option: Transmission mode; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

CLIN 0004: One (1) Option: Second set of Xenon Arc light housing and power supply, dedicated for transmission mode; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

CLIN 0005: One (1) Option: Motorized Auto focus for MSP tool; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

CLIN 0006: One (1) Integrate MSP with SE500BA with both Ellipsometry and MSP function; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

CLIN 0007: One (1) Heating stage for thermal property measurements; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

CLIN 0008: One (1) Optional Microspot for SE500BA ellipsometer; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

CLIN 0009: One (1) Shipping to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Unit of Measure (UoM): Each

(vi) Description of requirements: Not Applicable

(vii) Delivery is required 12 weeks after date of contract (ADC). Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at ARL, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The FOB point is Destination.

(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 (JUN 2020) 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 (MAR 2023)

52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

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

52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (JUN 2020)

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

52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)

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)

DFARS:

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

(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):

FAR/DFARS Clauses:

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)

52.204-19; INCORPORATON BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

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

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

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

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

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 (JUN 2012)

252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991)

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)

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

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

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 10 August 2023 by 11:59 AM Eastern Time, emailed to Myoung J. Kang-Jones at myoung.j.kang-jones.civ@army.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Myoung J. Kang-Jones at 301-394-1606, or myoung.j.kang-jones.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

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