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

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA206

2. Title: One (1) research-grade Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer System

3. Classification Code: 66

4. NAICS Code: 334516

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: One (1) research-grade Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer System Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only as a solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

NOTICE: NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. THIS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

To be eligible for award, an offer must meet all mandatory technical requirements (Salient Characteristics) contained in the solicitation and be rated as 'Acceptable'. All interested parties are encouraged to respond, regardless of business size.

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 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 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: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) One (1) research-grade Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) in accordance with (IAW) the attached salient characteristics.

Specifications/Requirement: REFERENCE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER) FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

Delivery: Delivery is required by 80 days after contract award Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at 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 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:

In accordance with RFO 12.203, the Government will utilize comparative evaluation procedures to evaluate offers received in response to this solicitation.

A comparative evaluation is a direct, side-by-side comparison of all compliant offers against one another. The Government will perform an item-by-item, factor-by-factor comparison to determine which offer provides the greatest overall benefit and represents the best value to the Government.

Please see attached Evaluation Criteria for more detail.

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: N/A

Place of Delivery: Aberdeen Proving Ground, APG, Maryland, 21005-5001

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