Solicitation.docx

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

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0234

2. Title: Intent to Sole Source Software Maintenance for BroadSim Solo Operating System (OS) Software Subscription Licenses.

3. Classification Code: 6605

4. NAICS Code: 334511

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 webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: The Government requires one (1) year software maintenance for the following BroadSim Solo Operating System (OS) Software Subscription Licenses:

· BSIM GPS L1 C/A (1 Year Subscription) / QTY: 3 ea.

· BSIM GPS L1/L2 P-Code (1 Year Subscription) / QTY: 3 ea.

· BSIM GPS L5 (1 Year Subscription) / QTY: 3 ea.

· BSIM Galileo E1 (1 Year Subscription) / QTY: 3 ea.

· BSIM Advanced Jamming (1 Year Subscription) / QTY: 3 ea.

· BSIM HIL (1 Year Subscription) / QTY: 3 ea.

All quotes must be submitted to the Primary POC via email before the solicitation closing date to be considered for award.

7. 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 Talen-X Inc., Doing Business As (DBA) Safran Federal Systems Unique Entity ID: NZHCQ3M8BV63, CAGE Code: 7NK54, 1610 SW Main St, Suite 202, Ankeny, Iowa 50023. 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 2023-05, effective date 15 August 2023.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334511. The small business size standard is 1,350.

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: N/A

Delivery: Electronic delivery shall be made to USA CCDC Data and Analysis Center 6896 Mauchly Street, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5071. 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:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For

DFARS:

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2022) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items From Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018)

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products Or Commercial Services (JAN 2023)

(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 Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

DFARS:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Cyber Incident Reporting (JAN 2023) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) 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

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD – INVOICES REQUIRED)

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

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (MAR 2016) 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 11:59 AM 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, (301) 394-5351.

Place of Performance: USA CCDC Data and Analysis Center 6896 Mauchly Street, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5071.

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