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

Combination Solicitation and Synopsis

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0080

2. Title: INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE ONLY ONE SOURCE – Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Doing Business as Instron Corporation

3. Classification Code: J066

4. NAICS Code: 541380

5. Response Date: Five (5) days after posting date due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the SAM.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) owns thirteen (13) INSTRON Material Test Systems that require calibration and maintenance. The INSTRON testing systems are located at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, in Aberdeen, Maryland. The testing systems consist of a total of five (5) electromechanical type frames and eight (8) servo hydraulic type frames, two (2) 5984 series electromechanical frames, three (3) 5985 series electromechanical frames, five (5) 88R series servo hydraulic frames, one (1) 8803 series servo hydraulic frame, and two (2) 8871 series servo hydraulic frames. Within the thirteen (13) test frames, there are twenty-five (25) force transducers, thirteen (13) displacement transducers, and four (4) extensometers.

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 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Doing Business as Instron Corporation 825 University Ave Norwood, MA 02062 CAGE Code: 80160 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 2023-02, dated 16 March 2023.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 541380. The small business size standard is $19,000,000.00.

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

CLIN0001 (Base Effort) – Annual maintenance and calibration of 13 Instron Material Test Systems

CLIN0002 (Option Effort 1) - Option Year 1 Annual maintenance and calibration of 13 Instron Material Test Systems

CLIN0003 (Option Effort 2) - Option Year 2 Annual maintenance and calibration of 13 Instron Material Test Systems

Specifications/Requirement: SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT LABELED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Delivery: Delivery shall be performed at 6375 Johnson Road BLDG 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at 6375 Johnson Road BLDG 321 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: NONE

II. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: No evaluation criteria needed.

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:

FAR:

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)

52.219-28: 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)

52.222-36: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

52.222-50: COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (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)

52.232-36: PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

DFARS:

*252.203-7005: REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011)

252.204-7008: COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

252.204-7015: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016)

*252.204-7016: COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

*252.204-7017: PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

252.204-7018: PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2021)

252.223-7008: PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

*252.225-7000: BUY AMERICAN STATUE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE 9NOV 2014)

252.225-7001: BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017)

252.225-7974: REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) (FEB 2020)

252.232-7010: LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.237-7010: PROHIBITION ON INTERROGATION OF DETAINEES BY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JUN 2013)

252.244-7000: SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013)

252.247-7023: TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY THE SEA (FEB 2019)

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):

FAR:

52.204-7: SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

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

*52.204-16: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

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

52.232-40: PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)

DFARS:

252.203-7000: 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 (OCT 2016)

252.232-7003: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)

FULL TEXT:

*52.252-1: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.252-2: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.211-7003: ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION

252.232-7006: WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

*52.204-24: REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

EXERCISE OF OPTIONS

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

SUPERCISION OF EMPLOYEES

WORK HOURS

ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

*AWARD OF CONTRACT

*EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

*ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

*FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

*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

· Offers are due five days after posting date, by 3:00pm Eastern Time (ET), to melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil

· For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Melissa Murphy (Contract Specialist), melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil

Place of Performance:

United States Army Research Laboratory 6375 Johnson Rd.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

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