B02_-Combo_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334413

3. Subject: One (1) each Titanium Sapphire Laser with control electronics and 10W pump

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-19-Q-0048

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

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

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory Central Receiving 2800 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, MD 20783

USA

8. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

9.

(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.

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). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to M Squared Lasers Inc., 1 Broadway FL 14, Cambridge, MA, 02142-1187. 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-19-.Q-0048. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

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

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 333314. The small business size standard is 500.

(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) Titanium Sapphire Laser with control electronics and 10W pump.

(vi) Description of requirements:

1. <100kHx laser linewidth

2. Compatible with existing M squared optics, control electronics

3. Widely tunable 700 to 1000 nanometers The laser is a direct replacement part for an existing system and must be identical in form, fit, and function.

(vii) Delivery is required Not Later Than (NLT) three (3) months after contract award. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland. Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD. 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 not applicable to this acquisition.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 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:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 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 Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 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) 52.222-36, 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) 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) 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016) 252.204-7008 (DEVIATION 2016-O0001) (OCT 2015), Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (OCT 2016) 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (MAY 2016)

252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013) 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (NOV 2014) 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (DEC 2016) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2013) 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)

(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):

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - ALC

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED)

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) – ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

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

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

(xvi) Offers are due five (5) business days after receipt of this Request For Quote, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time, by email to: william.nuamah.civ@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact William Nuamah, 301-394-0755, william.nuamah.civ@mail.mil

Contracting Officer:

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