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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

SP8000-25-R-0002

Antimony Trisulfide

(1) ACTION CODE:

Purchase Requisition (PR): 7009064078

(2) DATE: October 3, 2024

(3) YEAR: 2024

(4) CONTRACTING OFFICE ZIP CODE: 22060-6223

(5) PSC: 6810 – Chemicals

(6) CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

DLA Contracting Services Office – Columbus Division 3 3990 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43218-3390

(7) SUBJECT: Antimony Trisulfide

(8) SOLICITATION NUMBER: SP8000-25-R-0002

(9) CLOSING RESPONSE DATE: October 30, 2024

(10) CONTACT POINT OR CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Wanda Willis, Contract Specialist Wanda.willis@dla.mil, (571) 363-7074

Jose Villanueva, Contracting Officer Jose.villanueva@dla.mil, (703) 395-3844

(11) CONTRACT AWARD NUMBER: TBD

(12) CONTRACT AWARD DOLLAR AMOUNT: TBD

(13) LINE ITEM NUMBERS: 0001, 0002

(14) CONTRACT AWARD DATE: TBD

(15) CONTRACTOR: TBD

(16) DESCRIPTION:

Antimony Trisulfide: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials intends to procure 32.5 metric tons of antimony trisulfide (Sb2S3). The acceptable variance of the weight of antimony trisulfide delivered to DLA Strategic Materials is ±1%.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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. This combined synopsis/solicitation reference # SP8000-25-R-0002, is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation document, and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-06, effective July 30, 2024. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being solicited full and open competition using the NAICS code of 325998 – All Other Miscellaneous Chemical mailto:Wanda.willis@dla.mil mailto:Jose.villanueva@dla.mil

Product and Preparation Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 650 employees. The period of performance will be twelve (12) months. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract for Antimony Trisulfide to the offeror that provides the lowest price technically acceptable offer to the United States Government. Potential offerors are hereby notified that this notice and subsequent amendments to the notice will only be available by downloading the documents at the SAM.gov Website at http://www.sam.gov. This office will not issue hard copy solicitations. By submitting a response to this notice, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the offeror nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any Federal Agency. In addition, FAR Part 12 “Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services” and FAR Part 15 "Contracting by Negotiation" regulations and procedures will be utilized.

Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and Quantities (See Attachment B):

CLIN 0001 – Material, Processing and Shipment -

PSC/Material Code: 6810/ N00000492 “Chemicals” Unit of Issue: MT

QTY: 32.5

Period of Performance (PoP): 12 Months FOB/Inspection/Acceptance: Origin Pricing Terms: Firm-Fixed Price

CLIN 0002 – Material Testing

PSC/Material Code: H999/ V00007070 Other Quality Control, Test & Insp-Misc Unit of Issue: LT

QTY:

Period of Performance (PoP): 12 Months FOB/Inspection/Acceptance: Origin Pricing Terms: Firm-Fixed Price

Customer: DLA Strategic Materials 8725 John J. Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6223

It is anticipated that a commercial contract will be awarded for the Antimony Trisulfide requirement as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation notice. Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection procedures per FAR 15.101-2(b)(1). The lowest price technically acceptable source selection process is appropriate when best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. The evaluation factors that establish the requirements of acceptability are set forth in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice within the clause at FAR 52.212-2. This combined synopsis/solicitation notice specifies that the award will be made based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

The Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition; with additional instructions to offerors included within this notice.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition; with the specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a) of the provision.

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Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offeror OR confirm that the completed clause is included within its SAM.gov registration.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

The Clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and can be found in full text in Attachment C of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. (EST) time on November 4, 2024. Electronic proposals must be submitted via e-mail to Wanda Willis at wanda.willis@dla.mil. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation notice may be directed to Wanda Willis no later than October 10, 2024 before 12:00 p.m. (EST). Please identify the applicable performance work statement (PWS) paragraph number or notice and reference RFP # SP8000-24-R-0002 with each question. All questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation notice shall be submitted in writing via email to: wanda.willis@dla.mil.

(17) PLACE OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE: Contractor Facility

(18) SET-ASIDE STATUS: UNRESTRICTED

The following FAR, DFARS, and DLAD provisions and clauses are incorporated into this solicitation by reference:

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2020)

FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007)

FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal (JAN 2017) mailto:wanda.willis@dla.mil

FAR 52.207-2 Notice of Streamlined Competition (MAY 2006)

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition of Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure (MAY 2006)

FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

FAR 52.219-14 Limitation Subcontracting (Oct 2022)

FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013)

FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002)

FAR 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984)

FAR 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-37 Multiple Payment Arrangements (MAY 1999)

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006)

FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

FAR 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation (APR 1984)

FAR 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract (APR 1984)

FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

DFARS 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative (DEC 1991)

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022)

DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022)

DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)

DFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016)

DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (MAY 2024)

DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (MAY 2021)

DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)

DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)

DFARS 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (MAR 2023)

DFARS 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (JUN 2023)

DFARS 252.222-7006 Restrictions on the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (APR 2022)

DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013)

DFARS 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (MAY 2022)

DFARS 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018)

DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006)

DFARS 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)

DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (DEC 2022)

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (JAN 2023)

The following FAR, DFARS, and DLAD provisions, notes, and clauses are incorporated into this solicitation in full text (See Attachment 3- Clauses and Provisions):

FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2011)

FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation (NOV 2015)

FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

FAR 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (DEC 2016)

FAR 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.217-7027 Contract Definitization (MAY 2023)

DLAD 5452.233-9001 Disputes – Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (JUN 2020)

DLAD Procurement Note L06, Agency Protests (DEC 2016)

Other Acquisition Notes:

1. Selection of an offeror for contract award will be made on the basis of an assessment of each offeror’s response to this combined synopsis/solicitation notice. As a combined synopsis/solicitation notice based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process, the Government will make the award based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The Three (3) non-price evaluation factors for determination of technical and past performance acceptability consist of:

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability

Factor 2 – Delivery Schedule

Factor 3 – Past Performance

Factor 4 – Price

2. Contractor must be registered in “System for Award Management” (SAM) before proposal submission. Check the following SAM website link for registration and/or SAM expiration date, www.sam.gov. Submit SAM’s certification with your proposal. Proposals and SAM certification dates must match. No award will be made to a Contractor not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). In addition, the Contractor’s Representations and Certification must be listed in the SAM database. The Contractor must maintain an ACTIVE status in SAM prior to award and throughout the life of this contract. Invoices will be paid using the financial information provided in the Contractor’s SAM profile. Failure to keep an ACTIVE status may result in payment delays and other administrative delays.

3. COMPLETE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

In addition to the requirements at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, please note the following additional proposal submission instructions. Offerors shall provide the following six (6) documents as a part of your proposal:

a. Cover Letter. Provide cover letter with a unique identification number (proposal number) for your offer. A Standard Form (SF) 1449 is not used in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Therefore, include a statement in the cover letter specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation.

Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information; or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Include a certifying statement of the accuracy of the proposal and a signature by the principal of the firm/entity. (one (1) PDF document)

b. SAM Certifications. Provide evidence showing your company has an ACTIVE registered in SAM.gov. (one

(1) PDF document)

c. Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability. Review FAR 52.212-2 for technical acceptability considerations. (one (1) PDF document)

d. Factor 2 – Delivery Schedule. (one (1) PDF document)

e. Factor 3 – Past Performance. (one (1) PDF document)

f. Factor 4 – Price. In addition to providing the completed price proposal form (Attachment B), ensure that your price proposal includes enough details so that the contracting officer can make a fair and reasonable price determination in accordance with (utilizing) the price analysis techniques found at FAR 15.404-1(b)(2). (one (1) PDF document)

Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. (EST) time on October 30, 2024. Electronic proposals must be submitted via e-mail to Wanda Willis at wanda.willis@dla.mi. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation notice may be directed to Wanda Willis no later than October 3, 2024 before 12:00 p.m. (EST). Please identify the applicable performance work statement (PWS) paragraph number or notice and reference RFP # SP8000-25-R-0002 with each question. All questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation notice shall be submitted in writing via email to: wanda.willis@dla.mil.

NOTE: Proposal MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of the notice.

Attachments:

A – Statement of Work B – Contract Line-Item Structure C – Clauses and Provisions D – Evaluation Criteria http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:wanda.willis@dla.mi