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COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 76

2. NAICS Code: 518210

3. Subject: One (1) year SciFinder enterprise database subscription renewal

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-21-Q-0088

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 01 April 2021

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

6375 Johnson Road

Building 321

Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), 21005 8.

(i) 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 American Chemical Society 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202. 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-21-Q-0088. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-03.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 518210. The small business size standard is $32.5 million dollars.

(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

CLIN 0001 – One (1) year SciFinder enterprise database subscription renewal

(vi) Description of requirements: See Section 8(v) above.

(vii) Delivery is required by two (2) weeks after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at APG, MD 21005. The FOB point is Destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE.

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

(x) 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.

(xi) 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 (selections within this clause are included in the Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment attached to this Solicitation), applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

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 DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020)

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018)

52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

(xiii) 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):

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

52.204-26, COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

52.213-2 INVOICES (APR 1984)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.204-7012 SAFEGUARD COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016)

252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

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

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due on 01 April 2021 by 11:59 AM ET, via email to Contract Specialist William Nuamah, william.nuamah.civ@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist, William Nuamah, william.nuamah.civ@mail.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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