A02_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 333314

3. Subject: Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometer

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0032

5. Set-Aside Code: No set-aside used

6. Response Date: 12/29/2015 by 1:00 PM EST

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

US Army Contracting Command - APG Adelphi Contracting Division Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD

20783-1138 USA

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.

APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE (FEB 2015)

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 Part 13.106-1(b) (1)(i) “Only one responsible source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Bruker Optics Inc. 19 Fortune Drive, Billerica, MA 01821. 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-16-T-0032. This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ)

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-85 dated 04 Dec 2015

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 333314. The small business size standard is 500 Employees.

(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) Infrared Fourier Vacuum Spectrometer VERTEX v70v includes on-site installation and travel charges

CLIN 0002 One Window Flange to Seal the Input/ Output ports) W162/8V

CLIN 0003 One (1) Digital I/O for the synchronization of external experiments E516/B

CLIN 0004 One (1) MCT detector, "PERMAVAC" medium band D316/BP

CLIN 0005 One (1) Rapid scan option for more than 70 spectra/sec at a spectral resolution of 16cm-1 S129/Z

CLIN 0006 One (1) Changer for external parallel radiation W108/ZP

CLIN 0007 One (1) Automatic shutters W160/8V

CLIN 0008 One (1) KBr window, 49.5mm diameter F131-5

CLIN 0009 One (1) Upgrade/Modification of a customer supplied standard accessory to Bruker QuickLock adaptation S580-US

CLIN 0010 One (1) OPUS/3D, Software package O/3D-N. One (1) OPUS/IR, FT-IR Spectroscopy Software Package O/IR+. One (1) OPUS/SEARCH Software Package

CLIN 00011 One (1) Data System, Convertible Minitower (CMT) CS81/26+

CLIN 00012 Freight charges to zip code 20783-1145

(vi) Description of requirements: Infrared Fourier Vacuum Spectrometer in accordance with the minimum Government specifications above.

(vii) Delivery is required: within Ten (10) weeks of award. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD, 20783-1197. Acceptance shall be performed at ARL, Adelphi, MD. The FOB point ARL, Adelphi, MD.

(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 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, 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 (July 2013), 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug, 2013) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (July 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications (Dec 2012) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (July 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (Aug 2013) 252.204-0009 Contract Wide: By Fiscal Year (Sep 2009) 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Aug 2015) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992), 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011), 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Nov 2013), 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014), 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Dec 2013) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013), 252.225-7035 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012), 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (Dec 2006), 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013), 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Aug. 1992).

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all local clauses can be found in the attached ACC-APG Adelphi Local Clauses Full Text document):

52.204-7 System for Award Management (July 2013) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity code Reporting (JUL 2015) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity code Maintainance (JUL 2015) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013)

APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG Point of Contact (Apr 2011) APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4411 Technical Point of Contact (Dec 2002) APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407 Type of Contract (Sep 1999) APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 Government Inspection and Acceptance (Sep 1999) APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418 Tax Exemption Certificate (Sep 1999) APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401 Recieveing Room Requierment - ALC (SEPT 1999) APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC-Level Protest Program (Jul 2011)

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as None

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: N/A

(xvi) Offers are due on 12/29/2015 , by 1:00 pm EST, via email to christopher.r.moy.civ@mail.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Christoper R. Moy, Contract Specialist, christopher.r.moy.civ@mail.mil, (301) 394-2021

Contracting Officer:

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