Synopsis and Solicitation - W91238-20-R-0047.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

SACRAMENTO DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1325 J STREET

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814-2922

13 August 2020

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF:

Uriel Ramirez Contracting Division

SUBJECT: Request for Quote W91238-20-R-0047

The USACE in Sacramento has a firm-fixed-priced requirement for a 3D Printer, with service warranty, installation, and materials at the District Office

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Number W91238-20-R-0047 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06, published 06 May 2020.

In accordance with FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs, this requirement is set-aside for Small Business. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333244 Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing.

Contract line item number(s) (CLINs) information:

Minimum Specifications:

All numerical references are within Attachment 01, the USACE White Paper No. 91 “Enterprise 3D Printer Standards” unless otherwise indicated. In accordance with Attachment 1, all offerors must meet the following USACE 3D Printer Minimum Requirements:

a) Polyjet/InkJet Photopolymer Printing Process – See 1.1.1.1 - Powder or resin 3D printers were shown to leave residue and/or be a safety hazard concern in an office environment.

b) Multiple primary colors that get applied during a single print in a non-linear fashion. Painting models by hand is not an option.

c) Resolution in the X, Y, Z must have a min. of 100 microns or less. See 1.2.7 and 1.2.8.

d) Printed 3D models must leave a semi-smooth to smooth texture.

e) Contractor must offer post processing finishing option/device which allows to remove 3D 'support' material. - see 1.3.1 – To be able to print voids, the device needs to build support material which needs to be washed away in solution tank, or with a water jet device.

f) Manufacturer support (local support and onsite support needed in our geographic area) - 1.5. Due to the nature of these complex devices, on-site service maintenance needs to be available in the area quickly to service and support the device and troubleshoot problems.

g) Onsite Delivery, Setup, and initial training of device required. – Due to the complex nature of 3D printers, the device needs to be delivered, setup, and have users trained on device operation by qualified 3D printing technicians.

h) Initial material order to setup the device.

i) Uninterrupted Power Supply – Some prints can take upwards of 24-48 hours to complete.

The delivery date for this requirement is 18 September 2020, which includes any necessary lead time, delivery, installation, and testing. The installation location is 1325 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation procedures to be used are as follows:

a) The Government intends to award a firm fixed priced purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and whose quote will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price meeting or exceeding the technical acceptability standards. In order to be determined technically acceptable, potential vendors must submit product literature for offered equipment that meets or exceeds the above listed Minimum Specifications. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; Price. Offers are to be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers.

b) Quotes that do not conform to the requirements of the Request for Quote/solicitation may be rejected without further evaluation, deliberation, or discussion. Quotes will be evaluated for Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) based on the technical acceptability standards below:

(1) Technically Acceptable: Supplier/Service offeror has demonstrated it can provide supply/service(s) that meets or exceeds Minimum Specifications.

(2) Technically Unacceptable: Supplier/Service offeror failed to demonstrate it can provide supply/service(s) that meets or exceeds the Minimum Specifications.

c) Price. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by totaling the unit price for all items. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the unit prices are significantly unbalanced. Comparison of the proposed prices will satisfy the requirement to perform a price analysis.

d) The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a purchase order without discussions. Therefore, each initial quote should contain the offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

e) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy with their offer.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

For additional requirements, including the site-visit, warranty details, and safety requirements, please see the USACE White Paper 091 – Enterprise 3D Printer Standards.

The suspense date for offers is 24 August 2020, at 10:00 AM PST. Reference RFQ number W91238-20-R-0047 in the Subject Line of your offer. Failure to submit all of the information requested by the RFQ may result in the offer being eliminated from consideration for award.

Please submit your offer to Uriel Ramirez, via email at Uriel.Ramirez@USACE.Army.mil image1.png