Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Under SAT) 24Q0095.docx

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-24-Q-0095

2. Title: Notice of Intent to Sole Source: maintenance of Gleeble Simulator

3. Classification Code: J066

4. NAICS Code: 811310

5. Response Date: 11:59am five (5) days after posting due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed on the SAM.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: Routine maintenance and periodic service visits of the Gleeble 3800 Physical Process Simulator from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to continue to operate at an optimal level.

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: 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 Dynamic Systems Inc., 323 NY Highway 355, Poestenkill, NY 12140, CAGE Code 24345. 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 2024-05.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 811310. The small business size standard is $12.5M.

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: Gleeble Extended Warranty Maintenance, job.

Specifications/Requirement: Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Period of Performance (PoP): The duration of the PoP will be one (1) year and will begin after contract award (ACA).

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 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:

As stated in Section 6(i) of this document, 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. If additional proposals are received, the proposals will be evaluated by the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria (FAR 15.101-2).

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. None.

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:

· 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

· 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAR 2023)

· 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

· 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGARED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

· 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

· 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

· 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

· 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

· 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)

· 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

· 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018)

· 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

· 52.222-51 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT--REQUIREMENTS (MAY 2014)

VI. 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)

· 52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

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

· 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES – REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)*

· 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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

Clauses:

· 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

· 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

· 52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

· 52.203-7000 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 (JAN 2023)

· 252.225-7007 PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES

· 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018)

· 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)*

· 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

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

WORK HOURS

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

AUTHORIZATION TO USE GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL

ADELPHI CONTRACTING WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

VII. This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as None.

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement: N/A

Place of Performance:

US Army Research Laboratory 331 Tower Road B4600 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

21005-5001 USA

Set Aside: n/a

Offers are due five (5) business days after posting, by 11:59am EST, to Contract Specialist Shanna Dellinger, shanna.dellinger.civ@army.mil, and Rachel Brandenburg, rachel.l.brandenburg.ctr@army.mil.

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