Solicitation_(2).docx

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-18-Q-0023

2. Title: SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR N/A

3. Classification Code: 66

4. NAICS Code: 334516

5. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting

6. Description: The Government requires qty. one (1) Sony SH800 cell sorter.

Disclaimer: 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.

NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED:

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements" based on necessary capabilities and characteristics, such as the capability to interrogate bacterial cells using up to four (4) collinear excitation lasers at once, the capability of sorting the individual cells into 96-well and 384-well plates based on the cells’ fluorescent characteristics, and the capability of providing low-cost, easily replicable fluidics path for quick replacement as necessary. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Sony Biotechnology, Inc., 1730 N. 1st St. 2NW, San Jose, CA 95112-4508, for quantity (qty.) one (1) SH800 cell sorter.

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.

This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97, effective 24 January 2018.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: 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) Sony SH800 cell sorter and corresponding components, including shipping and two (2) days of on-site training.

Specifications/Requirement: The Contractor shall provide qty. one (1) Sony SH800 cell sorter and corresponding components, including shipping and two (2) days of on-site training.

Delivery: Delivery is required by 90 days after receipt of order ARO. Delivery shall be made to Adelphi, Maryland. Acceptance shall be performed at Adelphi, Maryland. The FOB point is Adelphi, Maryland.

Clauses:

I. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:

In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.

II. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: N/A – Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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), which states "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: Sony Biotechnology, Inc., 1730 N. 1st St. 2NW, San Jose, CA 95112-4508. 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.

III. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

IV. 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.

V. 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 (OCT 2016)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

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 (OCT 2016)

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015)

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

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB 2016)

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)

VI. 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 2016)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016)

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)

252.204-0007 CONTRACT-WIDE: SEQUENTIAL ACRN ORDER. (SEP. 2009)

252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016)

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

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 (MAY 2016)

252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATON AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN STATUTE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014)

252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (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 (APR 2014)

LOCAL CLAUSES:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT (Reference: 52.216-1)

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED)

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT – ALC

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

PAYMENT TERMS

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

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement: None.

Place of Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Adelphi, Maryland