Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

2. NAICS Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – The Government requires one (1) replacement 532-nanometer (nm) pump laser to replace a pump for an existing government-owned m-squared laser.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA192

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

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

7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783

Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in RFO FAR 12.202, 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 RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to:

Novacene Photonics Limited Venture Building 1 Kelvin Campus West of Scotland Science Park Glasgow, G20 0SP, UK

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.

This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 March 13, 2026.

The associated NAICS code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.

8. Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

18W, 532nm, Low-Noise, Single-Frequency, Continuous-Wave, Diode-Pumped Solid-State Laser

Provides access to Equinox output when Equinox is used to pump a SolsTiS

Includes required integration components for Equinox pump laser and VPPO

3-day onsite engineer visits to integrate Equinox, VPPO and recommission EMM1950 and ECD-X modules.

9. Description of requirements: See Part 8 CLIN Structure for the description in addition to the below specifications:

One (1) replacement 532-nanometer (nm) pump laser

10. Delivery: Delivery is required within 20 weeks after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at Delivery. The FOB point is Destination.

11. Evaluation Criteria – Sole Source

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order resulting from this solicitation on a sole source basis to Novacene Photonics Limited in accordance with statutory authority.

Pursuant to the streamlining principles of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), this sole source requirement will be evaluated using a direct, practical, and common-sense framework focused strictly on the following two factors:

Technical Capability: The Government will evaluate the vendor's quote to ensure that the proposed system satisfies the essential physical, functional, and performance capabilities defined in the Description of Requirements.

Price Reasonableness: The Contracting Officer will determine price reasonableness using commercial market indicators, available commercial price lists, historical pricing for similar items, or other simplified commercial evaluation techniques authorized by the streamlined FAR Part 13.

12. Clauses

I. The provision at RFO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:

In addition to the requirements set for the in RFO FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.

II. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at RFO FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. N/A

III. The clause at RFO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause N/A.

FAR:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 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 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.223-20 Aerosols (MAY 2024) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2018) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (May 2014)

DFARS:

252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (Nov 2023) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime (Jan 2023) 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Jun 2023) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

VI. The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all RFO FAR/RFO DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as Special Instructions and Information found in the attached Adelphi Special Instructions and Information document):

FAR:

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 (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) 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) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)

DFARS:

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 Reports (Jun 2012)

FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES:

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 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) 52.252-5, Authorized Deviation in Provisions (Nov 2020) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

ADELPHI SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM – ALC

DFARS COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS & CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

DUTY-FREE ENTRY

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

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement:

1. Government Terms and Conditions will apply to this contract.

a. In the event of a conflict between an offeror/awardee’s terms and conditions and the Government’s terms and conditions outlined in the resultant contract, the Government’s terms and conditions will take precedence and apply.

2. Ensure your quote document is addressed to Contracting Officer Shanna Dellinger, ACC-APG, Adelphi Contracting Division.

3. Ensure your quote document states NET 30; 100% Payment upon final inspection/acceptance by the Government.

4. Ensure your quote document states FOB Destination.

5. Ensure your quote document includes any shipping, handling, and installation fees.

6. Ensure your quote document includes the CAGE/UEI numbers and corresponding Tax ID number associated with the entity that would be eligible to receive an award for this Government requirement.

7. Ensure your quote document includes a point of contact (POC), phone number, and email address.

8. Provide country of manufacture for items proposed in your quote document if applicable.

9. Does your company accept credit card payments WITHOUT any associated charges/fees?

a. NOTE: PayPal is not accepted by the Government.

10. The Government is contemplating a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract type for this requirement under the RFO FAR 12.201 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). IAW RFO FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

Contracting Officer:

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