Combined Solicitation Synopsis_Final.docx

1333ND23QNB730465

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED; AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT (I.E. STANDARD FORM) WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05 effective 08/08/2023.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the requirement is 334515- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. The small business size standard is 750 Employees.

This acquisition shall be procured as a total small business set aside. Simplified acquisition procedures will be utilized.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Mechanical Systems & Controls Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) expands the scientific knowledge of building operation and integration with the smart electric grid. The group’s focus is to improve energy efficiency of building equipment through measurement, control strategies, and technical insight related to grid stability, power quality, integration of distributed renewable energy resources, and provision of ancillary services. The research activities include power system monitoring, simulation, and data analysis. To fulfill its mission, the Mechanical Systems & Controls Group requires calibration equipment to characterize the electrical performances of voltage and current sensors, and power meters. The calibration equipment will be used to quantify the measurement uncertainty, frequency response, and gain of various voltage and current sensors, and power meters. The calibration equipment purchase supports the objectives of the Electrical Performance of Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (EPGEB) and collaboration work with the Office of Facility and Property Management. A key component of measurement science to support EPGEB is collecting high-quality data such as high-frequency voltage and current waveforms, and electrical power and energy consumption data. Collecting high-quality data needs accurate instrumentations that require frequent calibration and spot checking. The impact of this invested equipment is not limited to the EPGEB project, it will allow other researchers in Division 732 to calibrate various electrical measurement equipment to advance their project requirements.

APPLICABLE ATTACHMENTS

· Attachment 1 – Requirements Document

· Attachment 2 – Applicable Provisions and Clauses

1352.215-73 INQUIRES (APR 2010):

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing electronically to Marvin Jean at marvin.jean@nist.gov. Questions must be received no later than August 28, 2023 12:00 p.m. EST after solicitation issuance. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of Provision).

DUE DATE FOR QUOTATIONS

All quotations must be submitted via e-mail to marvin.jean@nist.gov.

Quotations must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time September 1, 2023.

CONTRACT LINE-ITEM STRUCTURE

Offerors shall provide firm-fixed pricing for the following contract line-item number (CLIN):

Note: All proposed equipment shall be new. Used or refurbished equipment will not be considered. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the Offeror is not acceptable.

The Contractor shall provide one (1) Multi-Product Calibrator “Brand-Name or Equal” to the following equipment:

Manufacture: Fluke Model: 5540A

See Attachment 1 for technical specifications One (1) Each

Manufacture: Fluke Model: 52120A

See Attachment 1 for technical specifications One (1) Each

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is the lowest price, technically acceptable quotation.

Technically acceptable means that the offeror provides a system that meets the requirements specified in the Requirements Document and the requirements of all Line Items. No prototypes, demonstration models, used or refurbished instruments will be considered. Evaluation of technical capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will evaluate whether the offeror has demonstrated that its proposed equipment and service meets all minimum requirements. If an offeror does not indicate how its proposed equipment meets a certain minimum requirement, NIST will determine that it does not.

The proposed pricing will be evaluated to determine that total price is consistent with the technical portion of the quotation and is a fair and reasonable overall price to the Government.

NIST intends to evaluate quotations and issue a purchase order based on the initial quotes received. Therefore, the offerors initial quote should contain the offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Contracting Officer anticipates awarding this requirement without discussions but reserves the right to enter discussions if it is deemed necessary.

REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS

All Offerors shall submit the following:

1. For the purpose of evaluation of Technical Acceptability: Documentation that confirms the offeror is capable of providing the equipment specified in the Requirements Document. Offeror shall include a copy of the quoted equipment manufacturer’s specifications.

2. Offeror shall provide pricing for the items located under CLIN 0001 -0002.

3. A completed version of all required solicitation provisions (see attached provisions/clauses document – required submissions highlighted in blue).

Please note that this procurement IS NOT being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If a contractor submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the contractor’s FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation;

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:

The clauses and provisions applicable to this solicitation can be found under Attachment 2: Applicable Clauses & Provisions. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far. The full text of a CAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/.