A07_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: __66____

2. NAICS Code: ___332999________

3. Subject: __Selective Laser Sintering Machine_________

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-17-R-0015__________

5. Set-Aside Code: _N/A___________

6. Response Date: 4/13/2017

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory 321 Colleran Road Aberdeen, Maryland

21005-5001, 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-17-R-0015. This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 332999. The small business size standard is 750 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) Selective Laser Sintering Machine (SLS) CLIN 0002: One (1) Options and Accessories

(vi) Description of requirements: The Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires one (1) selective laser sintering machine (SLS) that meets the following minimum requirements:

See attached Salient Characteristics.

(vii) Delivery is required within 12 months after award. Delivery shall be made to Shipping and Receiving Building, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. 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: N/A

(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:

Evaluation Criteria - Supplies (Tradeoff)

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical, Past Performance and Price.

The Technical element of the evaluation will first be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. Those offers that meet or exceed the stated performance characteristics and specifications will then be evaluated in terms of technical aspects above the minimum requirements and of those aspects not addressed in the solicitation performance characteristics and specifications that would be most beneficial to the Government. In particular, the Government is willing to trade-off on price for offerors that exceed the following performance characteristics/specifications and/or delivery time:

1. If the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) software gives the user full access and control over laser power, scan speed and direction, layer thickness, build rate, and chamber temperature;

2. If the build chamber is capable of operating at temperatures greater than two hundred twenty five degrees Celsius (225°C).

The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets or exceeds the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications.

Past performance will be evaluated based on information provided by the offeror as to actual sales of the proposed product to industry or Government agencies. Past performance will consider the ability of the offeror to meet technical specifications, delivery schedules (with warranty fulfillment and maintenance reputation included as applicable). Offerors shall include three (3) records of sales from the previous twelve (12) months. Offerors shall identify a point of contact for each sale by providing a name and telephone number.

Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any).

Technical and past performance are of equal importance and when combined are significantly more important than price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price and to award without discussions.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), 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: N/A.

(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:

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sep 2006) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.203-18 – Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation.(Jan 2017) 52.203-19 – Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (Jan 2017) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) 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) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veternas (Feb 2016) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) 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) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (July 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) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Dec 2015) 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011) 252.204-7012 Limitations on the use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (Dec 2015) 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014) 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System—Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations (Jun 2015) 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit (Jun 2012) 252.215-7008 Only One Offer (Oct 2013) 252.222-7007 Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2015) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) 252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate (Jan 2005) 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements (Dec 2012) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Feb 2013) 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott Of Israel (Jun 2005) 252.225-7050 Disclosure Of Ownership Or Control By The Government Of A Country That Is A State Sponsor Of Terrorism (Oct 2015) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Dec 2012) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013) 252.247-7022 Representation Of Extent Of Transportation By Sea (Aug 1992) 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 FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as a local list of special instructions, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):

Local List of Special Instructions ACC - APG Point of Contact (Apr 2011) Technical Point of Contact (Dec 2002) Type of Contract (Sep 1999) Distribution Statement A Government Inspection and Acceptance (Sep 1999) Tax Exemption Certificate (Sep 1999) Receiving Room Requirements - APG Alternate I (Jan 2003) AMC-Level Protest Program (Jul 2011) US Army Contracting Command (ACC-APG) – Adelphi Contracting Division Website

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2015) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2015) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications (Dec 2012) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

252.204-0009 Contract Wide: By Fiscal Year (Sep 2009) 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (Aug 2013) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DEC 2013) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013)

(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 4/13/2017 by 11:59AM EST, at James O’Keefe, james.g.okeefe3.civ@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact James O’Keefe at james.g.okeefe3.civ@mail.mil.

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