Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases -signed.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 58

2. NAICS Code: 334419

3. Subject: The Government requires ten (10) signal generator extension modules, comprised of five (5) standard extension modules and five (5) modular extensions, to cover a wide portion of millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0077

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five (5) business days from 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 2800 Powder Mill Rd.

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 Virginia Diodes, Incorporated, 979 2nd St. SE 309, Charlottesville, VA, 22902-6172 (CAGE 1SCQ4). 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 W911QX23Q0077. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 dated 16 March 2023.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334419. 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: Five (5) standard extension modules

CLIN 0002: Five (5) modular extension modules

CLIN 0003: Shipping and Delivery

(vi) Description of requirements: The Quantum Science and Technology Branch of the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires ten (10) signal generator extension modules, comprised of five (5) standard extension modules and five (5) modular extensions, to cover a wide portion of the millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum.

(vii) Delivery is required by 16 weeks after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Army Research Lab (ARL), 2800 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi, MD, 20783-1138. Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Lab (ARL), 2800 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi, MD, 20783-1138. 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: 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:

FAR:

· 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)

· 52.222-35: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015)

· 52.222-36: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

· 52.222-37: EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB 2016)

· 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)

DFARS:

· *252.203-7005: REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011)

· 252.204-7015: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016)

· *252.204-7016: COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

· *252.204-7017: ROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

· 252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2021)

· 252.223-7008: PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

· *252.225-7000: BUY AMERICAN STATUE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE 9NOV 2014)

· 252.225-7001: BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017)

· *252.225-7974: REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) (FEB 2020)

· 252.232-7010: LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

· 252.244-7000: SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013)

· 252.247-7023: TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (FEB 2019)

(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/DFARS:

· 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)

· 52.204-18: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY 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)

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

FULL TEXT:

· 52.252-1: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

· 52.252-2: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

· 252.211-7003: ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION

· 252.232-7006: WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

· *52.204-24: REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

· 52.204-25: PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

· 52.204-26: COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES- REPRESENTATION

ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSE LIST OF SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

· ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

· TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

· SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

· TYPE OF CONTRACT

· GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

· TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

· RECEIVING ROOM – ALC

· PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

· 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 NONE.

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: The Government is contemplating a commercial firm-fixed price (FFP) contract type for this procurement under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due five (5) business days after solicitation posting, by 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time via email to Contract Specialist, Melissa Murphy, Melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist, Melissa Murphy, Melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil, (301) 394-2135

Contracting Officer:

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