A02_-_Combo_Synopsis-Solicitation.doc

Synopsis – J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition

1. Class Code: 6640

2. NAICS Code: 333249

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – for one (1) four-port Glovebox System

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-18-Q-0004

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five (5) days after posting due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the FedBizOpps.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

7. Place of Performance:

US Army Research Laboratory Logistics Warehouse

Building 321 6375 Johnson Road

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

8. Description:

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1-- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Inert Corporation, located at

One Industrial Way, Amesbury, MA, 01913-3223, CAGE code: 0YPM0 for one

(1) four-port Glovebox System.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

(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-18-Q-0004. 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 2005-97.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 333249. 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) four-port Glovebox System

(vi) Description of requirements: One (1) four-port Glovebox System. The glovebox must be a pure lab HE 2500 system equipped with a stand. The system must come equipped with the KF40 attachment fitting, and it must be capable of analyzing oxygen and water in the 0-1000 parts per million (ppm) range.

(vii) Delivery is required No Later Than (NLT) 13 weeks After Received Order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to US Army Research Laboratory, Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road

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: 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.

(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: 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 (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—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JUL 2013)

52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

DFARS:

252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) 252.204-7008, COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

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

252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (FEB 2014)

252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

252.225-7020, TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014)

252.225-7021, TRADE AGREEMENTS (Dec 2016)

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):

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998) 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998)

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

252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

252.204-0009, CONTRACT WIDE BY FISCAL YEAR

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

252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING

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

REPORTS (JUN 2012)

ACC – APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNEMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS – ALTERNATIVE I (APG)

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

PAYMENT TERMS

AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (JULY 2011)

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

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

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

(xvi) Offers are due on 24 April 2018 (5 Days After Posting) by 11:59 AM EST, at aaron.c.sabino.civ@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Aaron Sabino, aaron.c.sabino.civ@mail.mil, Phone: 301-394-3374.

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