Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Under SAT) - W911QX26QA082.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: J

2. NAICS Code: 335999

3. Subject: Sole Source - Gatan ancillary instrument systems Maintenance Service Agreement

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA082

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five (5) Business Days after posting

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

8.

(i) 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): “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is GATAN, INC, (780 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086-7521, Cage Code: 63636). 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.

9. The solicitation number is W911QX26QA082. This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ).

10. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective 1 October 2025.

11. The associated NAICS code is 335999. The small business size standard is 600.

12. The following is a list of contract line item number(s) (CLINs) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

CLIN 0001: (Base Period): – Gatan ancillary instrument systems Maintenance Service Agreement described in the Performance Work statement (PWS); Quantity:One (1); Unit of Issue: Job; Period of Performance 12 months from date of award; Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Type of Contract

CLIN 0002: (Option Period 1): – Gatan ancillary instrument systems Maintenance Service Agreement described in the Performance Work statement (PWS); Quantity:One (1); Unit of Issue: Job; Period of Performance 12 months from date of award; Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Type of Contract

CLIN 0003: (Option Period 2): – Gatan ancillary instrument systems Maintenance Service Agreement described in the Performance Work statement (PWS); Quantity:One (1); Unit of Issue: Job; Period of Performance 12 months from date of award; Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Type of Contract

13. Description of requirements: SEE ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS.

14. Clauses

I. The provision at RFO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:

In addition to the requirements set for the in RFO 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. The clause at RFO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commerical Services, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause N/A.

FAR:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities 52.204-25, Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-20, Aerosols 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-3, Protest after Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities

DFARS:

252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications

III. The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all RFO FAR/RFO 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/DFARS (Included by Reference)

FAR:

52.203-3, Gratuities 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-20, Predecessor Of Offeror 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.247-34, F.O.B. DESTINATION

DFARS:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.223-7008, Prohibition Of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.225-7007, Prohibition On Acquisition Of Certain Items From Communist Chinese Military Companies 252.225-7012, Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services 252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea-Basic

FAR/DFARS (Included by in Full Text):

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation 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

ADELPI LOCAL INSTRUCTION PROVISIONS:

Local Clauses:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT B

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

EXERCISE OF OPTION

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

WORK HOURS

ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

GOV’T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP

USE OF GOV’T FACILITIES

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

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

16. The following notes apply to this announcement:

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

17. Offers are due five (5) Business Days after posting by 11:59AM EST to MJ Kang-Jones, (520) 672-9558, myoung.j.kang-jones.civ@army.mil..

18. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact MJ Kang-Jones, (520) 672-9558, myoung.j.kang-jones.civ@army.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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