Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 3670

2. NAICS Code: 334515

3. Subject: Sole Source – Set of Wire Bonders consisting of one (1) gold wire ball bonder and one (1) heavy wire bonder, both equipped with pull testers and options for manual or semi-automatic control.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0129

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

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

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 CWI Technical, located at 704 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ, 07751. 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 W911QX23Q0129. 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 2023-04, effective 02 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):

CLIN 0001 - TPT Semi-Automatic Thermosonic Wire Bonder Package (SKU:HB16); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0002 - Microscope Leica S9E, 6.3x – 110x (SKU:H10); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0003 - Adjustable Height Heated Work Stage Ø 90mm, 250°C (SKU:H29); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0004 - Manual Z – Control for HB06 -HB30 (SKU:H51); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0005 - Dynamic Search Box (HB06 – HB30) (SKU:H52); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0006 - Bond Starter Kit for HB06-HB16 Wedge & Ball Bonder (SKU:H69-1); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0007- TPT Pull Tester for Bond Head (HB05 – HB16) (SKU:H53); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0008 - Shipping Crate for Bonder (HB10/HB16/HB75) (SKU:H82-2); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0009 - TPT Installation and Setup (SKU:H90); Quantity 1 Each

CLIN 0010 - TPT Shipping (SKU:H100); Quantity 1 Each

(vi) Description of requirements:

The Army Research Laboratory requires a set of wire bonders with the following characteristics.

The heavy wire bonder shall meet the following minimum requirements:

· Produce wedge-wedge heavy wire bonds

· Process aluminum from 200 to 500 micrometer

· Feature both manual and semi-automatic modes to reduce training requirements of technicians and engineers

· Semi-automatic mode will include a programmable y-axis and z-axis

· Feature a color-display with with settings able to be saved to an internal harddrive

· Include pull tester for bond head with force range 200 - 1000 grams

· Have an adjustable bondforce from 500 to 1800 centinewton

· Have options for ribbon bonding

· Workbench/table-top form factor

· Compatible with 120 V, 60 Hz power

· Include shipping, starter wire sets, and technician installation

The gold ball bonder shall meet the following minimum requirements:

· Produce ball-wedge loop wire bonds

· Process au wires from 17.5 to 50 micrometer

· Capable of copper wire bonding

· Feature both manual and semi-automatic modes to reduce training requirements of technicians and engineers

· Semi-automatic mode will include a programmable z-axis

· Include ball, wedge, bump, stitch and ribbon modes, with stitch being programmable in semi-automatic mode, on one bond head

· Feature a color-display with with settings able to be saved to an internal harddrive

· Include pull tester for bond head with force range up to 30 grams

· Have options for ribbon bonding

· Feature a digitally controlled heated stage

· Have an adjustable bondforce from 15 to 150 centinewton and programmable frequencies/times

· Workbench/table-top form factor

· Step precision of 1 micrometer, industry standard

· Feature a digitally controlled heated stage

· Compatible with 120 V, 60 Hz power

· Include shipping, starter wire sets, and technician installation

(vii) Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) located at the Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) in Adelphi, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at US Army ARL located in Adelphi MD. The FOB point is Destination US Army ARL located at ALC in Adelphi, MD 20783.

(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)

-52.219-28, 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) (E.O. 13126)

-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)

(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)

-52.243-1, 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 (OCT 2016)

-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)

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

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

Adelphi Local Instructions:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS – ALC

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, Thomas Jurgens, thomas.c.jurgens@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Acquistion Specialist, Thomas Jurgens, (301) 394.3438, thomas.c.jurgens.ctr@army.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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