Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases 24Q0034.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 3449

2. NAICS Code: 333517

3. Subject: The Government requires One (1) Dual Source Laser System.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0034

5. Set-Aside Code: 100% Small Business Set-Aside

6. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the https://SAM.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) 2800 Powder Mill Rd.

Adelphi, MD 20783

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.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX24Q0034. 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 2024-02, effective 22 January 2024.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 333517. The small business size standard is 500 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):

CLIN 0001: One (1) Dual Source Laser System with the attached Salient Characteristics

CLIN 0002: Shipping & Handling

(vi) Description of requirements/Salient Characteristics:

The Government requires one (1) dual source laser system in accordance with the following minimum specifications:

· Shall have a large cutting area with minimum measurements of 36 inches x 24 inches.

· Shall have overall dimensions that will allow the machine to fit through a building entrance door 70 inches wide x 80 inches tall.

· Shall use a dual source laser system.

· Shall have at least a 100-watt carbon dioxide (CO2) laser source

· Shall have at least a 50-watt fiber laser source

· Shall be able to cut a .4-inch acrylic sheet.

· Shall be able to engrave into aluminum.

· Shall have a vector cutting grid.

· Shall have an air assist pump.

· Shall have a rotary attachment.

· Shall include installation.

· Shall include training for shop employees.

· Shall include freight, shipping, and handling.

· Shall include 2-year warranty.

(vii) Delivery shall be made to

U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC), 2800 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783. Truck shipments are accepted at Building #102, Receiving Room, Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM only.

Suppliers shall affix packing slips to the outside of any packages delivered under this contract. Packing slips must be clearly identified and easy to retrieve enclosed packing papers. The F.O.B. 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:

· 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)

· 52.219-6, NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (MAR 2020)

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

· 52.219-33, NONMANUFACTURER RULE (SEP 2021)

· 52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

· 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)

· 52.222-36, 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)

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)

· 252.204-7022, EXPEDITING CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (MAY 2021)

· *252.213-7000, NOTICE TO PROPESTIVE SUPPLIERS ON USE OF PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM—STATISTICAL REPORTING IN PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (MAR 2018)

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

· 252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017)

· 252.225-7007, PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DEC 2018)

· 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 (MAY 2018)

· 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 Provisions:

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

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

· 52.204-20, PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (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 (OCT 2020)

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

FAR/DFARS 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, INCORPORATON BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

· 52.232-39, UNEFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

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

· 52.243-1, CHANGES—FIXED PRICE (AUG 1987)

· 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 OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEP 2013)

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

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

· 252.204-7012: SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (DEC 2019)

· 252.211-7003, ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2022)

· 252.225-7048, EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (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)

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

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

· 252.243-7001, PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991)

Adelphi Local Instructions:

· ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

· TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

· TYPE OF CONTRACT

· GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

· TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

· RECEIVING ROOM - APG

· DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

· *EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

· *AWARD OF CONTRACT

· *ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

· *FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

· *PAYMENT TERMS

(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 solicitation posting, by 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time via email to Acquisition Specialist, Adrian Barber, adrian.t.barber.civ@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist, Adrian Barber, adrian.t.barber.civ@army.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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