Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (OverSAT).docx

COMBONITATION SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL PURCHASES

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: ONE (1) HIGH THROUGHPUT CELL SORTER

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA058

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

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

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground 8938 N Kings Creek Rd Building E3150 Gunpowder, MD 21010 (USA)

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(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 W911QX25QA058. 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 2025-04 Effective Date 11 June 2025.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business standard is 1,000.

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

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) One (1) High Throughput Cell Sorter in accordance with (IAW) the attached salient characteristics and delivered FOB Destination.

(vi) Description of requirements: *REFERENCE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER) FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS*

(vii) Delivery is required by 30 October 2025. Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground. 8938 N Kings Creek Rd, Building E3150 Gunpowder, MD 21010. Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Laboratory. 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:

In addition to the requirements set for the in 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.

(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: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

(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 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:

FAR:

52.202-1, Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3, Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government JUN 2020 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements JAN 2017 52.204-7, System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2020 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 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities DEC 2023 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 JAN 2025 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FEB 2016 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns JAN 2025 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JAN 2025 52.222-3, Convict Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies JUN 2003 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies JAN 2025 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act DEC 2010 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications JUN 2020 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving MAY 2024 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors MAR 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 JAN 1991

DFARS:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 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 MAY 2024 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 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors JAN 2023 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7000, Buy American Statute—Balance of Payments Program Certificate FEB 2024 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program FEB 2024 252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies DEC 2018 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities APR 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 DEC 2018 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment DEC 2006 252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000, Subcontractors for Commercial Products or Commercial Services NOV 2023 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea OCT 2024

(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):

FULL TEXT 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 (Nov 2021) 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) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS:

ACC-APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (APG)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

PAYMENT TERMS

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

ARMY CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM (ACWS) TRANSITION

(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 be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due: No later than five (5) days after posting by 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Place of Delivery: Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground. 8938 N Kings Creek Rd, Building E3150, Gunpowder, MD 21010

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact: Andrea Minter, andrea.m.minter.civ@army.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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