Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases - Signed.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA048

2. Title: SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR Comprehensive service coverage of a Bruker Avance III 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR).

3. Classification Code: J066

4. NAICS Code: 811210

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

6. Description: The respondent shall provide service and maintenance coverage for one (1) Bruker Avance III 400 Megahertz (MHz) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR), in service at the Biological, Materials, and Manufacturing Sciences (BMMS) Division of the Army Research Directorate of the Army Research Lab (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD.

7. Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 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.

NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED:

THIS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE THAT WILL CONVERT TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IF NO ACCEPTABLE OFFERS ARE RECEIVED FROM RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE COMPETITIVE IN TERMS OF MARKET PRICES, QUALITY, AND DELIVERY. IF ONLY ONE ACCEPTABLE OFFER IS RECEIVED FROM A RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL CONSIDER AWARDING DIRECTLY TO THAT FIRM, PRIOR TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NO AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO CONVERT THE SOLICITATION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. IF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IS DISSOLVED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE LARGE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND, REGARDLESS OF BUSINESS SIZE; HOWEVER, THEY MUST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FIRST, AND FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS NOT MET.

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 effective 13 Mar 2026.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 811210. The small business size standard is $34,000,000.00.

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):

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Maintenance service coverage of the NMR system, (Serial Number # 10215255), and all associated hardware, electronics, accessories, and probes.

CLIN 0002 – Year 1 (Option) Maintenance service coverage of the NMR system, (Serial Number # 10215255), and all associated hardware, electronics, accessories, and probes.

CLIN 0003 - Year 2 (Option) Maintenance service coverage of the NMR system, (Serial Number # 10215255), and all associated hardware, electronics, accessories, and probes.

Specifications/Requirement: SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Period of Performance: Period of Performance shall be from 25 May 2026 through 24 May 2027 and two (2) corresponding option years. The service and maintenance coverage to be provided under this contract shall be accomplished at:

Army Research Laboratory 6300 Rodman Road, Building 4600 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

The FOB point is Destination.

Clauses:

I. 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 forth 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.

II. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows:

In accordance with RFO 12.203(c)(2), comparative evaluation procedures will be utilized. Comparative evaluation is the comparison of all offers received in response to this solicitation against each other. An item-by-item comparison of each offer to one another will be performed to determine which offer provides the most benefit to the Government. Award will be made to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government may award to the lowest priced offeror that meets the Government’s minimum requirements; however, the Government reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror exceeding the minimum requirements if it is most advantageous to the Government. In order to be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government’s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation. The below evaluation factors will be utilized during evaluation (in no order of relative importance):

Price Technical Capabilities/Specification Past Performance

III. The clause at 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: SEE SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (CLS EXPORT) ATTACHMENT.

IV. The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: SEE SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (CLS EXPORT) ATTACHMENT. The Adelphi Special Instructions and Information listed below can be found in the attached Adelphi Special Instructions.

LOCAL INSTURCITONS:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

EXERCISE OF OPTION

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

WORK HOURS

ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

GOV’T CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

*EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

*ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

*FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

*PAYMENT TERMS

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

VI. The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

VII. Offers are due five (5) business days after posting by 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time (ET), via email to Contract Specialist, Kevin Manley, kevin.c.manley.civ@army.mil, and Contracting Officer, Melissa Murphy melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil.

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