Combo Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases_Final.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334513, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

3. Subject: Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Power and Propulsion Branch is is looking to procure the RDI Technologies, Inc. Iris M & MXTM Motion Amplification System.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-25-Q-A041.

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five Business Days from posting

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory 6375 Johnson Road, 321 Shipping and Receiving Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 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 is RDI Technologies, Inc. (10024 Investment Drive, Suite 150, Knoxville, TN 37932-2143, CAGE: 7ASF3) 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-25-Q-A041. This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ)

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 Effective 03 January 2025.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334513, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. The small business size standard is 750.

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

(vi) Description of requirements: See 8v.

(vii) Delivery is required by 31 July 2025. Delivery and Acceptance shall be performed U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 6375 Johnson Road, 321 Shipping and Receiving, Aberdeen Proving Ground, 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) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: N/A

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

(xi) 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

(xii) 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:

· 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)

· 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

· 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021)

· 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023)

· 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

· 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024)

· 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

· 52.223-20 Aerosols (MAY 2024)

· 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)

· 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

· 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

· 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014)

· SEE DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES IN PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FULL-TEXT ATTACHMENT FOR APPLICABLE DFARS CLAUSES

(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):

Provisions:

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

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

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

· 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

· 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (OCT 2020)

· 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity—Supplies (AUG 1987)

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

Clauses:

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

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

· 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certificaitons (DEC 2014)

· 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

· 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

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

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

· 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996)

· 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

· 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991)

· 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016)

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

· 252.225-7013 Duty -Free Entry (NOV 2023)

· 252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (JUNE 2013)

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

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

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

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

· 252.247-7023 Transporation of Supplies by Sea (OCT 2024)

Local Provisions:

· SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

· AWARD OF CONTRACT

· PAYMENT TERMS

Local Clauses:

· ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

· TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

· TYPE OF CONTRACT

· GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

· TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (DAC)

· PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

· RECEIVING ROOM – APG

· DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

· Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Contractors

· DUTY-FREE ENTRY

(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 five Buisness Days from posting by 11:59 AM EST to Contrat Specialist, Keturah Moore, keturah.l.moore.civ@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contrat Specialist, Keturah Moore, keturah.l.moore.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

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