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

Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Under SAT)

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA045

2. Title: Sole Source - One (1) Thermo-Calc Software High Entropy Alloys Database (TCHEA8)

3. Classification Code: 7K20

4. NAICS Code: 513210

5. Response Date: 02 April 2026, due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in SAM.gov for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: One (1) Thermo-Calc Software High Entropy Alloys Database (TCHEA8)

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 Thermo-Calc Software, Inc., located at 4160 Washington Rd, Ste 230, Canonsburg, PA 15317-2533, CAGE Code: 309P2. 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.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 513210. The small business size standard is $47,000,000.00.

Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure:

Specifications/Requirement: Not applicable.

Delivery: Delivery is required by 17 April 2026. Delivery shall be made electronically to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) listed on the purchase order. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 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: Not applicable.

III. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. Not applicable.

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: Not applicable.

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:

By Reference

DFARS:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022) 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023) 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023) 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024) 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (MAY 2022) 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (JAN 2023) 252.225-7059, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation (JUN 2023) 252.225-7060, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (JUN 2023) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (OCT 2024)

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 Special Instructions and Information found in the attached Adelphi Special Instructions and Information document):

By Reference

FAR:

52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (JAN 2027) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-7, System for Award Management-Registration (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.204-13, System for Award Management-Maintenance (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (JAN 2018) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.240-90, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation) (FEB 2026) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation) (FEB 2026)

DFARS:

252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (MAR 2023) 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (MAR 2022) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (JUN 1997)

Fill-In Provisions and Clauses

DFARS:

252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (JUN 2021)

Full-Text Provisions and Clauses

DFARS:

252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (JAN 2023)

Adelphi Special Instructions and Information

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GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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VII. This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as not applicable.

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement:

The Government is contemplating a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract type for this requirement under the FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

Place of Performance: Delivery shall be made electronically to the TPOC listed on the purchase order. The TPOC is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005.

Set Aside: Not applicable.

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