Combo Synopsis-Solicitation.docx

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

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0061

2. Title: Notice of Intent to Sole Source One (1) DiamondView System

3. Classification Code: 6635

4. NAICS Code: 334516

5. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting, not including the date posted due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the SAM.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: The Government requires the purchase of one (1) diamond illumination system that can identify specific growth characteristics of diamonds using an ultraviolet light with a max wavelength range of 225 nanometers (nm). The DiamondView must include analysis software, sample holder(s), on-site support for installation/training purposes and one (1) year maintenance for the system.

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 de Beers UK Limited, 17 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1N 6RA, United Kingdom; CAGE: U1TF8. 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 2023-02 Effective date 22 February 2023.

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

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) DiamondView system to USA CCDC Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. FOB: Destination.

Specifications/Requirement: N/A

Delivery: Delivery is required by 01 April 2023. Delivery shall be made to USA CCDC Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance Shall Be Performed at USA CCDC Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. The FOB Point is Destination.

Clauses:

1. 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.

1. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: N/A

1. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. None

1. 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. NONE.

1. 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

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 Officials (NOV 2011) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense

252.204-7017 Prohibition on The Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation

(DEC 2019)

252.204-7018 Prohibition on The Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

(JAN 2021)

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment

252.223-7008 Prohibition Of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.225-7974 Representation Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) (FEB 2020)

(a) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply:

FARS:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations And

52.232.40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

DFARS:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (OCT 2016) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

1. 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

SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

RECEIVING ROOM – ALC

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

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

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions

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

1. 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: USA CCDC Army Research Laboratory, at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783.

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