Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases_24Q0211.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: U

2. NAICS Code: 611310

3. Subject: SOLE SOURCE - Membership in Center for Surface Engineering and Tribology (CSET)

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0211

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 05 August 2024

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) Adelphi, MD 20783-1138

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 Northwestern University, located at 633 Clark ST, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0001 (CAGE Code: 39GV5; Other than 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 W911QX24Q0211. 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 (FAC) Number: 2024-05 Effective Date: 05/22/2024

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 611310. The small business size standard is $34,500,000.00.

(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) (CLINs) and items, quantities and units of measure:

Two (2)

Years

One (1)

Years

One (1)

Years

(vi) Description of requirements: N/A

(vii) Delivery: Delivery is required by four (4) weeks from receipt of order. Delivery shall be made to 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138. Acceptance shall be performed at Delivery. 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: None.

(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

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (June 2023) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2023) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2023) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2023) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (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 (Feb 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (May 2014)

DFARS

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Dec 2022) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (Jan 2023) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Dec 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (May 2021) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Jan 2023) 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate—Basic (Nov 2014) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic (Jan 2023) 252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (Dec 2018) 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 Products or Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (January 2023)

(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 (by reference) 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) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.213-2 Invoices (Apr 1984) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2024) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 53.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (March 2023) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)

DFARS (by reference) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (Oct 2016) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7024 Notice On The Use Of The Supplier Performance Risk System (Mar 2023) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

FAR (full text) 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) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

DFARS (full text) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023)

ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES (full text)

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

EXERCISE OF OPTION

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM – ALC

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

ARMY CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM (ACWS) TRANSITION INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS

(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 on: 05 August 2024 by 11:59 AM, Eastern Time (ET) at William.p.korzeniewski.civ@army.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact:

Will Korzeniewski William.p.korzeniewski.civ@army.mil

(520) 691-5501

Contracting Officer:

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