A02_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases_(3).docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: Radio Frequency (RF) Dielectric Heat Sealing System

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0299

5. Set-Aside Code: No Set-Aside

6. Response Date: 8/26/2016

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

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.

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, Thermex-Thermatron, LP, 10501 Bunsen Way Ste 102, Louisville, KY, 40299-2563. 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-0299. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89.

(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): Qty One (1) Thermatron Radio Frequency (RF) Dielectric Heat Sealing System (Model F20-30)

(vi) Description of requirements:

The Ceramic and Transparent Materials Research Branch within the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the procurement of an RF heating press. The RF heating press will be utilized for processing of glass laminates. The RF heating press will address the Government’s need to produce low thermal stress laminates, less than five (5) Megapascal (MPa).

(vii) Delivery is required no later than 14 weeks after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at ARL, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The FOB point is Aberdeen Proving Ground, 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: NONE, SEE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CLAUSE ABOVE.

(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:

FAR

52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2013) 52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013)

52.219-28, POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (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 (FEB 1999)

52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007)

52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FAR 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—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JUL 2013)

DFAR

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) 252.204-7009, LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

252.204-7011, ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011)

252.204-7012, SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (SEP 2015) 252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (FEB 2014)

252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2013)

252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (MAY 2011)

252.225-7000, BUY AMERICAN STATUTE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (JUN 2012)

252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2012)

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 (MAY 2002)

(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):

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

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

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provision Included by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.204-0009 Contract Wide: By Fiscal Year

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

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-I.5152.212-4401 DFARS COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (OCT 2015) 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: NA

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: NONE

(xvi) Offers are due on 8/26/2016 by 11:59 AM EST by email to Jimmy Jee, email jhoonku.jee.civ@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Jimmy Jee, 301-394-3371, jhoonku.jee.civ@ mail.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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