A02_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: MEASSuRE (MicroElectrode Array Stretching Stimulating und Recording Equipment) System

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-18-T-0073

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five (5) Business days from posting date

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

US Army Research Lab Shipping and Receiving

ATTN: (PR#)

6375 Johnson Road, Bldg 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, 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) “Only One Responsible Source”. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is BMSEED, LLC, Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, Suite 135, 275 N. Gateway Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA. 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-18-T-0073. 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 2005-97 Effective 01/24/2018.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000.

(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 - Quantity One (1) MEASSuRE System

CLIN 0002 - Quantity Twenty (20) Stretchable Microelectrode Arrays (sMEAs)

CLIN 0003 - Quantity Ten (10) stretchwells

CLIN 0004 - Quantity Three (3) MEAs

CLIN 0005 - Quantity One (1) 60 channel expansion

CLIN 0006 - Quantity One (1) Shipping to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005

CLIN 0007 - Quantity One (1) Setup, Training, Installation, and Support

(vi) Description of requirements:

Quantity One (1) MEASSuRE System: McroElectrode Array Stretching Stimulating und Recording System that meets the following requirments:

1. Capable of Mechanical stretching: radially, once or cyclically, at strain rates of up to 100s-1 at 50% strain, stretch pattern can be programmed with macros, high reproducibility

2. Capable of Optical imaging: before, during and after stretching, up to 1700 frames per second, 9s of recording time, Customized, easy-to-use Matlab code software to independently verify and calculate cell/tissue strain

3. Capable of Electrical recording and stimulation: electrodes stretch with the cells/tissue, recording/stimulation before, during, and after stretching, comparison of pre and post stretch electrophysiological activity (normalization), soft MicroElectrode Arrays on elastomeric silicone substrates

Quantity Twenty (20) sMEAs: 28 recording electrodes, 2 reference electrodes

Quantity Ten (10) stretchwells: no electrodes, for cell plating protocol optimization

Quantity Three (3) MEAs: standard glass MEA with 60 electrodes (TiN)

Quantity One (1) 60 channel expansion: additional 2x30 channel recording/stimulation capability

Quantity One (1) Setup, Training, Installation, and Support Two (2) day setup of and training on MEASSuRE System by BMSEED. On-site camera equipment and (1)-day software camera training, installation, and ongoing support (Six (6) months support on MEASSuRE System). Upgrades on camera software (as allowed by manufacturer)

(vii) Delivery is required within forty five (45) days after contract award. Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The FOB point is Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

(vii) The provision at 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting, applies to this acquisition.

(viii) The clause at 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE.

(x) 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.

(xiii) 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:

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party 52.232-40,PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Offici

252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.204-7008 (DEVIATION 2016-O0001)(OCT 2015), Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012, (DEVIATION 2016-O0001)(OCT 2015), Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (MAY 2016)

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

252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

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

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

(xiv) 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): NONE.

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

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due on Five (5) Business days from posting date, by 0900 hours via email to Alberta Stadtler, Contract Specialist, at alberta.r.stadtler.civ@mail.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Alberta Stadtler, 301-394-1080, alberta.r.stadtler.civ@mail.mil.

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