Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Under SAT) (1).docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA197

2. Title: Notice of Intent to Sole Source: One (1) Vehicle Armor System

3. Classification Code: 10

4. NAICS Code: 336992

5. Response Date: Five (5) days after posting date due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in SAM.gov for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order on a sole-source basis to ZotaGroup LLC (CAGE: 84WX9) for the procurement of a Vehicle Armor System manufactured by Elbit Systems LTD.

Disclaimer: 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.

NOTICE: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED:

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with one source, and all authorized third-party resellers of this one source, and all authorized third-party resellers of this source, under the authority of RFO FAR 12.102(b) Restricting Competition. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is ZotaGroup LLC, 2733 Gulf Breeze PKWY Unit A, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 for the procurement of an Elbit Systems Vehicle Armor System. The statutory authority permitting this sole source is 41 U.S.C. 1901(e), as implemented by FAR 12.102, which authorizes that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The basis for this determination is that Elbit Systems' armor is a proprietary product protected by U.S. patents, and ZotaGroup LLC is the sole authorized vendor with the necessary OEM authorization and data rights to provide this specific technology. 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.

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 March 2026.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 336992. The small business size standard is 1,500 employees.

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: Elbit's Vehicle Armor STANAG 2 Tile, 50cm x 50cm, flat. Quantity: 20 Each

· CLIN 0002: Elbit's Vehicle Armor STANAG 3 Tile, 50cm x 50cm, flat. Quantity: 20 Each

Specifications/Requirement: N/A

Delivery: Delivery is required by 110 days after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground, APG, Maryland, 21005-5001 United States Acceptance shall be performed at delivery 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: None

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.

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

Award will be made to the responsible offeror on a sole source basis, provided the offer is determined to be fair and reasonable.

III. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

IV. 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 SEE SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (CLS EXPORT) ATTACHMENT.

V. 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: SEE SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (CLS EXPORT) ATTACHMENT.

VI. 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:

ADELPHI SPECIAL LIST OF INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

DUTY-FREE ENTRY

ARMY CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM (ACWS) TRANSITION INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS

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

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement: This procurement is for a Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) program.

Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, APG, Maryland, 21005-5001 United States Acceptance

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