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

Combination Synopsis Solicitation for Commercial Purchases for Purchases Under Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA077

2. Title: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - J.A. Wollam IR-VASE® Mark II Infrared Variable Angle Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

3. Classification Code: 66

4. NAICS Code: 334516

5. Response Date: Five (5) Business days after posting date due via email to the Point of Contact listed below.

6. Description: The Government requires the purchase of one (1) IR-VASE® Mark II Infrared Variable Angle Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

7. 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.

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 12.102(a). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is J.A. Woollam CO, Inc, 311 S 7TH ST, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508-2424, United States, CAGE Code: 0A2C4; UEI: EYWYMFFL53R6. 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 13th March 2026.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 541715. The small business standard is 1,000 employees.

8. 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, one (1) each IR-VASE® Mark II Infrared Variable Angle Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

9. Specifications/Requirement: See attached Salient Characteristics document.

10. Delivery: Delivery is 180 days after contract award. Delivery shall be made to Logistics Warehouse, building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Delivery location. The FOB point is Destination.

11. 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 forth 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 FAR 52.212-2 - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: NONE

III. 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

IV. 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):

FAR:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Nov 2021) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2024) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) 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) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (May 2014) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontracts (Nov 2024) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)

DFARS:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials (Sep 2011) 252.203-7002, Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower (Dec 2022) 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022) 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (Oct 2016) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (Jan 2023) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Dec 2019) 252.204-7017, Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (May 2021) 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2023) 252.225-7000, Buy American Statute—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Feb 2024) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Feb 2024) 252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (Dec 2018) 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Apr 2022) 252.225-7013, Duty Free Entry (Nov 2023) 252.225-7046, Exports by Approved Community Members in Response to the Solicitation (Jun 2013) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) 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) 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Jun 2023) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment (Dec 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 252.244-7000, Subcontractors for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 252.246-7008, Sources of Electrical Parts (Jan 2023) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Jan 2023)

FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES:

52.252-1, Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

ADELPHI SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

DFARS COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS & CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

PAYMENT TERMS

DUTY-FREE ENTRY

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

VI. The following notes apply to this announcement:

In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

Place of Delivery/Performance:

Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Set Aside: N/A

VII. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Meghan Dumler at Meghan.d.dumler.civ@army.mil image1.emf