B08_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information:

Solicitation Number: W911QX19Q0040

Product or Service Code: 9390

Set-Aside: N/A

NAICS Code: 326199

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

Contracting Office Address:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road Building 601, Room 205 Adelphi, MD 20783-1197

Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101, Effective 26 October 2018. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ and https://www.acquisiiton.gov/browse/index/far.

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is DSM Dyneema LLC, 5750 Martin Luther King JR HWY, Greenville, NC 27834-8624.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, 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 solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 326199, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

The US Army Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Sciences Division is seeking to purchase DSM Dyneema HB210 & HB212 Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, based composite laminate for low weight hard armor applications. Hard ballistic grades (HB) are specifically for ballistic inserts and helmets to protect against heavier, more penetrating threats such as high-speed fragments and rifle threats.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Contract Line Items (CLIN):

The following is a list of contract line item numbers(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable:

Delivery:

Delivery is required 14 weeks after receipt of award (ARO).

Delivery shall take place at:

LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE

6375 Johnson Road, Building 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5069 Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland.

The FOB destination point is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items:

(1) In addition to the requirements set forth in FAR 52.212-1, all offerors 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.

(2) The quote may be submitted to the following email addresses.

· For email submission: christopher.r.moy.civ@mail.mil and lee.e.troope.civ@mail.mil

· The email shall be marked as below:

· Email Title: Solicitation Number W911QX19Q0040

· Content’s Title:

· Offerors Name:

· Offerors Address:

· Offerors Telephone Number:

· Offeror’s email and all electronic documents shall be marked “SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE”

(3) The Contracting Officer (KO), Christopher Moy or Contract Specialist (CSPEC), Lee E. Troope, Jr. are the points of contact (POCs) for this acquisition.

(4) Quotes shall be submitted no later than 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on (the day solicitation closes).

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. The specific evaluation of quotations is not applicable as this is a “Notice of Intent to Sole Source.”

The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (with its Alternate I) submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely. This requirement may be fulfilled using the System of Award Management (SAM’s) website, https:sam.gov/SAM?pages/public/searchRecords/search.jsf.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addendum have been attached to this clause NONE.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Deviation 2018-O0021) (Sep 2018) and the selected clauses listed at 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 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) FAR 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015)

FAR and DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

FAR 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) FAR 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (Jul 2016) FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (Jul 2016) FAR 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) FAR 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015) FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal law (Feb 2016) FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) FAR 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (Dec 2016) FAR 52.225-25, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Sep 2006) DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) DFARS 252.203-7996, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (Deviation 2016-O0003) DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016) DFARS 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations (Mar 2018) DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Nov 2014)

FAR and DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) FAR 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Jun 2016) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (Jan 2018) FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) FAR 52.225-8, Duty-Free Entry (Oct 2010) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) FAR 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims (May 2014) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014) FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.S. - Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) FAR 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Oct 2016) DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016) DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance Of Payments Program Certificate (Dec 2016) DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts For Commercial Items (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation Of Supplies By Sea (Apr 2014)

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):

FAR:

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation 2018-O00210) (Sep 2018) FAR 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018) FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provision Included By Reference (Feb 1998) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

DFARS:

DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification And Valuation (Mar 2016) DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013)

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

EXERCISE OF OPTION

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED)

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - ALTERNATE I (APG)

COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS & CLAUSES (DFARS) (MAR 2017)

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

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

The following notes apply to this announcement:

In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

Contracting Officer:

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