Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 6640

2. NAICS Code: 334519

3. Subject: Hera Hyperspectral Camera HERA-VIS

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0165

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five (5) days after the date of posting

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi Maryland 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 Optoelectronic Components 28 Des Lilas Rue, Kirkland QC H9J 4A7 CAGE Code: L4609. 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 W911QX-23-Q-0165.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.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334519. 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 001: Qty one (1) each Hera Hyperspectral Camera HERA-VIS.

(vi) Description of requirements: Please see the attached Salient Characteristics document.

(vii) Delivery is required ten (10) weeks after after award. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-1138. The FOB point is destinatiton.

(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. N/A

(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 N/A

(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) (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)

(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):

Provisions:

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

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

· 52.204-24 REPRESNTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)*

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

Clauses:

· 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNEMTN ENTIY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

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

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

· 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

· 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016)

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

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

· 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 1998)*

· 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) *

ACC-APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT – APG

COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS & CLAUSES (DFARS)

DUTY FREE ENTRY

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

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: N/A

(xvi) Offers are due five (5) business days after posting by 11:59 AM EST via email to Melissa Murphy, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil and Rachel Brandenburg, rachel.l.brandenburg.ctr@army.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Melissa Murphy, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil and Rachel Brandenburg, rachel.l.brandenburg.ctr@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

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