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

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-Q-23-0154

2. Title: SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR: N/A

3. Classification Code: 6625

4. NAICS Code: 334515

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

6. Description: Qty one (1) vector network analyzer (VNA) to investigate the electromagnetic properties of materials samples. Experiments of interest include free space measurement of scattering (S-) parameters and dielectric properties as a function of frequency and temperature. The Contractor shall provide one (1) VNA that meets the minimum requirements mentioned in the attached Salient Characteristics document.

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: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED:

THIS A FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE COMPETITIVE IN TERMS OF MARKET PRICES. THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN 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 2023-04.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334515. The small business size standard is 750 employees.

Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: one (1) vector network analyzer (VNA) in accordance with the attached Salient Characteristics.

Specifications/Requirement: See attached Salient Characteristics document.

Delivery: Delivery is required by 12 weeks after award. Delivery shall be made to Attn: TBD US Army Futures Command 6375 Johnson Rd / 321 Ship’g & Rec’g 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:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications.

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

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:

· 52.204-10 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)

· 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SEP 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)

· 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

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

· 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (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)

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)

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

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

Clauses:

· 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNEMTN ENTIY 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)

· 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)*

· 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 1998)*

· 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) *

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TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT – APG

COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS & CLAUSES (DFARS)

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

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 Performance:

US Army Futures Command 6375 Johnson Rd / 321 Ship’g & Rec’g Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Offers are due five (5) business days after posting by 11:59 AM EST, to Contract Specialist: Melissa Murphy, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil and Rachel Brandenburg, rachel.l.brandenburg.ctr@army.mil.

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