Combined Synopsis-Solicitation_Bruker S8 Spectrometer.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and proposals are being requested.

Requisition Number W912HZ22T0245 is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP) with intent to award as a single contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07. This requirement is for full and open competition under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 811219 with a Small Business Size Standard of $22.0 million dollars.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg MS 39180-6199 has a requirement for a service contract for the S8 Tiger Spectrometer is needed for continued operation. This is a patented instrument and only a certified company capable of support, maintenance, or upgrades to ensure manufacturing specifications are maintained is required.

Mission The Environmental Processes Branch (EPP) of the ERDC Environmental Laboratory supports customer/stakeholder decision making for the Corps, the Army, and the DOD by providing research and technical expertise in the area of toxicology, systems biology, conservation, microbiology, soil science and beyond. The Soil & Sediment Geochemistry Team (SSGT) study the fate and transport of contaminants in soils and sediments to develop novel tools to meet customer needs. The main goal of the SGGT is to characterize the chemistry by which contaminants interact with environmental solids to aid in the determination of remediation strategies.

A service contract for the S8 Tiger instrument will enable the SSGT to continue meeting project goals.

Background The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL), Environmental Processes Branch (EP-P) requires means to monitor how stressors and/or contaminants impact microbes, insects, birds, and mammals as well as the fate and transport of contaminants through the environment. Determining the composition of soil and sediment using a spectrometer aids SSGT researchers in understanding the chemistry of how a contaminant interacts and moves through soils and sediments.

Maintenance Agreement This service contract should include unlimited labor and repair, travel, phone and web support, OEM parts including tubes and consumables, unlimited shipping of parts, all software and hardware installation costs, one preventive maintenance visit per contract period, and access to loaner equipment when available. Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument). Instrumentation to be covered by this service contract includes the Bruker S8 Tiger Spectrometer (serial number 213204).

Year 1

Task 1 – This service contract should include unlimited labor and repair, travel, phone and web support, OEM parts including tubes and consumables, unlimited shipping of parts, all software and hardware installation costs, one preventive maintenance visit per contract period, and access to loaner equipment when available.

The ERDC point of contact (POC) will contact the vendor at any time during the 12 month duration of the contracting period if the instrumentation becomes inoperable and also will schedule one preventative maintenance visit during the contract duration. Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument). The service contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the service contract agreement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification.

Period of Performance This contract is for a new service contract for maintenance of the Bruker S8 Tiger Spectrometer for a period of 12 months.

Option Year 2

Task 1 – This service contract should include unlimited labor and repair, travel, phone and web support, OEM parts including tubes and consumables, unlimited shipping of parts, all software and hardware installation costs, one preventive maintenance visit per contract period, and access to loaner equipment when available.

The ERDC point of contact (POC) will contact the vendor at any time during the 12 month duration of the contracting period if the instrumentation becomes inoperable and also will schedule one preventative maintenance visit during the contract duration. Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument). The service contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the service contract agreement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification.

Period of Performance This contract is for a new service contract for maintenance of the Bruker S8 Tiger Spectrometer for a period of 12 months.

Option Year 3

Task 1 – This service contract should include unlimited labor and repair, travel, phone and web support, OEM parts including tubes and consumables, unlimited shipping of parts, all software and hardware installation costs, one preventive maintenance visit per contract period, and access to loaner equipment when available.

The ERDC point of contact (POC) will contact the vendor at any time during the 12 month duration of the contracting period if the instrumentation becomes inoperable and also will schedule one preventative maintenance visit during the contract duration. Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument). The service contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the service contract agreement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification.

Period of Performance This contract is for a new service contract for maintenance of the Bruker S8 Tiger Spectrometer for a period of 12 months.

Option Year 4

Task 1 – This service contract should include unlimited labor and repair, travel, phone and web support, OEM parts including tubes and consumables, unlimited shipping of parts, all software and hardware installation costs, one preventive maintenance visit per contract period, and access to loaner equipment when available.

The ERDC point of contact (POC) will contact the vendor at any time during the 12 month duration of the contracting period if the instrumentation becomes inoperable and also will schedule one preventative maintenance visit during the contract duration. Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument). The service contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the service contract agreement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification.

Period of Performance This contract is for a new service contract for maintenance of the Bruker S8 Tiger Spectrometer for a period of 12 months.

Option Year 5

Task 1 – This service contract should include unlimited labor and repair, travel, phone and web support, OEM parts including tubes and consumables, unlimited shipping of parts, all software and hardware installation costs, one preventive maintenance visit per contract period, and access to loaner equipment when available.

The ERDC point of contact (POC) will contact the vendor at any time during the 12 month duration of the contracting period if the instrumentation becomes inoperable and also will schedule one preventative maintenance visit during the contract duration. Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument). The service contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the service contract agreement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification.

Period of Performance This contract is for a new service contract for maintenance of the Bruker S8 Tiger Spectrometer for a period of 12 months.

Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

Year 1

Task 1 The Contractor shall perform one preventative maintenance and unlimited repairs (including parts and labor) on the Bruker Tiger S8 Spectrometer. Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument).

Deliverables:

1) one preventative maintenance

2) unlimited repairs as needed using OEM parts

a) Maintenance and unlimited repair as needed of the instrument performed IAW the manufacturer's manual in a scheduled visit at the government’s convenience.

AQL: Meets all warranty requirements.

Option Year 2

Task 1 The Contractor shall perform one preventative maintenance and unlimited repairs (including parts and labor) on the Bruker Tiger S8 Spectrometer. Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument).

Deliverables:

1) one preventative maintenance

a) Maintenance and unlimited repair as needed of the instrument performed IAW the manufacturer's manual in a scheduled visit at the government’s convenience.

Option Year 3

Task 1 The Contractor shall perform one preventative maintenance and unlimited repairs (including parts and labor) on the Bruker Tiger S8 Spectrometer.

Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument).

Deliverables:

1) one preventative maintenance

a) Maintenance and unlimited repair as needed of the instrument performed IAW the manufacturer's manual in a scheduled visit at the government’s convenience.

Option Year 4

Task 1 The Contractor shall perform one preventative maintenance and unlimited repairs (including parts and labor) on the Bruker Tiger S8 Spectrometer.

Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument).

Deliverables:

1) one preventative maintenance

a) Maintenance and unlimited repair as needed of the instrument performed IAW the manufacturer's manual in a scheduled visit at the government’s convenience.

Option Year 5

Task 1 The Contractor shall perform one preventative maintenance and unlimited repairs (including parts and labor) on the Bruker Tiger S8 Spectrometer.

Once contacted, the service contractor shall provide resolution within 5 business days (via repair or loaner of instrument).

Deliverables:

1) one preventative maintenance

a) Maintenance and unlimited repair as needed of the instrument performed IAW the manufacturer's manual in a scheduled visit at the government’s convenience.

Security

1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Proposed language: "All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

2. For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Proposed language: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

3. Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. (Use when security clearances are not required, i.e. facility repair or construction). Proposed language: "All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas."

4. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. Proposed language: "The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible offeror whose quote is responsive to the solicitation and determined to be the best value and most advantageous to the Government. Each quote will be evaluated for technical capability, past performance and price.

The following additional FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation:

FAR Provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR Clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR Provision 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR Provision 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR Provision 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR Provision 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer.

FAR Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Supplement to FAR 52.212-5: The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-3, 52.219-6, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33.

FAR Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2011) Supplement to FAR 252.212-7001: The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003.

FAR Clause 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination

52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representation And Certifications; 52.219-4 Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For HUBZone Small Business Concerns; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-25 Prohibition On Engaging In Sanctioned Activities Relating To Iran-Certification; 52.233-3 Protest after Award; 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim; 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; 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information; 252.209-7999 Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Deviation 2012-O0004); 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items; 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments The following additional FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by full text and apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation:

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions; 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses; 252.204-7011 Alternative Line-Item Structure; 252.211-7003 Item Identification And Valuation Quotes are due 7 December 2021 by 01:00 PM (Central Time Zone): Quotes must be provided in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Past performance information is required to be submitted for evaluation (52.212-1(b)(10)). Quotes will be accepted by email only to: crystal.e.north@usace.army.mil. For information concerning this solicitation contact Crystal North via email at the above email address.