A02_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: TI 950 Instrument Upgrade

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0164

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 5/25/2016

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Shipping and Receiving Building 321 Colleran Road Aberdeen, 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.

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 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Hysitron Incorporated, located at 9625 West 76th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3765. 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.

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(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-16-T-0164. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1000 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) TI 950 NanoIndenter Instrument Upgrade

(vi) Description of requirements: The Government requires:

One (1) TI-950 Instrument Upgrade for an Government-owned TI 950 NanoIndenter that includes the following:

· PN: 5-1450-110; xSol 600 High Temperature Heating Stage

· PN: 6-0120; 24 months. Basic/Extended Equipment Support Agreement

· PN: 6-0008; One (1) day of Installation

(vii) Delivery is required within eighteen 10-12 weeks of award. Delivery shall be made to ARL/APG, Shipping and Receiving, Building 321 Colleran Road, Aberdeen, MD 21005 USA. Acceptance shall be performed at ARL/APG, Shipping and Receiving, Building 321 Colleran Road, Aberdeen, MD 21005 USA. 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 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items 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 (JUL 2013) 52.209-6 -- PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENTS INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2014),

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (APR 2015)

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 (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-- SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

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) 252-204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (AUG 2015)

252.204-7011 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011)

252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING OF UNCLASSIFIED CONTROLLED TECHNICAL INFORMATION

252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (FEB 2014) 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (MAY 2011) 252.225-7035 BUY AMERICAN – FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS – BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (WITH ALTERNATE I) 252.225-7036 BUY AMERICAN – FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS – BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (WITH ALTERNATE I) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUNE 2012)

252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2014) 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (JUN 2013)

(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):

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2015)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JULY 2015)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN—REPRESENTATION

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.204-0009 CONTRACT-WIDE: BY FISCAL YEAR

252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (AUG 2013)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

52.004-4409 ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT (APR 2011)

52.016-4407 TYPE OF CONTRACT (SEP 1999)

52.032-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (SEP 1999)

52.046-4400 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (SEP 1999) 52.005-4401 RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY MANUFACTURERS, RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES HOLDING ARMY CONTRACTS (AUG 2006) APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401 APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401ALT RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - APG ALTERNATE I (JAN 2003) APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (JUL 2011) APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4441 US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) – ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: Prices given in bids shall be in U.S. dollars and valid through the time of payment (30 days after invoicing).

(xvi) Offers are due on 5/25/2016 by 11:59AM and shall be sent electronically to Christopher Moy, Christopher.r.moy.civ@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Christopher Moy, Christopher.r.moy.civ@mail.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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