Combo Synopsis-Solicitation.docx

Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0011

2. Title: Intent to Sole Source One (1) Helios Diamond Anvil Cell/Helios Diamond Anvil Cell (DAC) Plus

3. Classification Code: 66

4. NAICS Code: 334516

5. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting at 11:59 AM EST, due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the SAM.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Almax EasyLab for one (1) Helios Diamond Anvil Cell /Helios Diamond Anvil Cell Plus.

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 Almax easyLab, Unique Entity ID: FR63W188NM87, CAGE Code: 6M8Q9, 1 Mifflin Pl Ste 400, Cambridge, MA 02138-4946. 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 2022-08 Effective date 26 September 2022.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000.

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

CLIN 0001: One (1) Helios Diamond Anvil Cell/Helios Diamond Anvil Cell system. (FOB Destination) to U.S. Army Research Laboratory Receiving Room, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building 102 Adelphi, MD 20783.

Specifications/Requirement: N/A

Delivery: Delivery is required by 01 Dec 2022. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory Receiving Room, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building 102 Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance Shall Be Performed at U.S. Army Research Laboratory Receiving Room, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building 102 Adelphi, MD 20783. 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:

In addition to the requirements set for the in 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. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: N/A

III. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer: N/A

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. N/A

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

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations And

52.232.40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021)

DFARS:

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2020)

252.225-7001 Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program (DEC 2017) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and

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):

ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSE LIST OF SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - ALTERNATE I (APG)

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

PAYMENT TERMS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items 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 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions

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

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement:

In accordance with FAR 32.003, the Government cannot provide contract financing for this acquisition.

Place of Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Receiving Room, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building 102 Adelphi, MD 20783.

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