Solicitation (Combo Synopsis).docx

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

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-25-Q-0066

2. Title: Sole Source for two (2) weeks On-Site Equipment Training with RHK Technology, Inc. for the Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) RHK 3500 Beetle System.

3. Classification Code: 66

4. NAICS Code: 541990

5. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting at 7:00 PM EST due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the SAM webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: Equipment Training Services for RHK Technology, Inc. UHV RHK 3500 Beetle 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.

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 2024-07, effective date 29 August 2024.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 541990. The small business size standard is $19,500,000.00 Dollars.

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):

Specifications/Requirement:

The Government requires two (2) training sessions on the UHV RHK 3500 Beetle System with the following minimum requirements:

· Training must consist of two (2) sessions, each lasting approximately one week (or 40 hours), totaling around 80 hours. The first session shall take place after the issuance of purchase order. The second session, a follow-up, shall be held at a later date that will be determined after award. It is anticipated that the second session shall take place two (2) months after the first session. The Contractor shall provide on-site training in Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland to the Government on the RHK 3500 Beetle System covering, at a minimum, the following topics:

1. Creating and maintaining vacuum inside the chamber at an ultra-high level (~10 -12 Torr).

2. Placing and removing samples through load-locked chambers.

3. Laser and optics alignment to image sample on SEM gun.

4. Alignment of AFM tip on sample mapping area and data acquisition in “tapping” and “contact modes.”

5. Replacement of AFM head with STM tripod head, alignment over imaging area of the sample, and tunneling current data acquisition.

6. Acquisition of STM and AFM data with temperature variation.

7. Processing of data using embedded software and conversion of the data and images in commonly used and portable formats, for example, Excel spreadsheet for data, jpg, png, or svg.

8. Replacing samples in the UHV AFM, STM, SEM chamber through load-locked chambers.

9. Instructions for proper maintenance of the system.

Delivery: Period of Performance is between 05 May 2025 through 05 July 2025. Service must be performed DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, at 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg. 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance of service shall be performed at DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, at 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg. 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. 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 forth 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:

FARS:

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

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

DFARS:

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (NOV 2011) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Requirements (NOV 2023)

252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang

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

FARS:

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991)

DFARS:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors (JAN 2023) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2018) 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (JAN 2023) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)

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

TYPE OF CONTRACT

NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

WORK HOURS

ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

GOV’T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

USE OF GOV’T FACILITIES

KEY PERSONNEL

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

ARMY CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM (ACWS) TRANSITION INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) 52.212-3 ALT I Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018)

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.

IX. Offers are due on five (5) business days after posting, by 7:00 PM EST, to Contract Specialist: Deneise Jackson, deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil.

X. For more information regarding this solicitation, please contact the Contract Specialist, Deneise Jackson, deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil,(520) 672-9583.

Place of Performance: DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, at 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg. 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21005.

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