Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases_-_MIT.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: U0

2. NAICS Code: 519120

3. Subject: Membership into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Engine Accelerator

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX -19-Q-0049

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five (5) Days After Posting

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

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 is: The Engine Accelerator Inc. 501 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139. 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-0049. 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 2005-95 effective 03 July 2018.

(iv) For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 519120. The small business size standard is $15,000,000.00.

(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 of One (1) year Membership into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Engine Accelerator CLIN 0002: Quantity of One (1) year Membership into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Engine Accelerator, Option year 1 CLIN 0003: Quantity of One (1) year Membership into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Engine Accelerator, Option year 2

(vi) Description of requirements: see attached salient characteristics document.

Shipping FOB Destination to Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland

(vii) Delivery is required six (6) weeks after contract award. Delivery shall be made to:

US Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, MD 20783

Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi. The FOB point is Destination: Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi.

(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 (July 2013) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug, 2013) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the term of the contract (MAR 2000) 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 (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 (July 2014) 52.222-50 Combatting 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 (June 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (July 2013) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

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 (AUG 2013)

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Aug 2015) 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011) 252.204-7012 (DEVIATION 2016-O0001) (OCT 2015), Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014)

252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2013)

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (May 2011)252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Jun 2012) 252.225-7000 Buy American Statute-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (NOV 2014) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Dec 2012) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) 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):

Clauses:

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2013)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM – ALC

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

PAYMENT TERMS

(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 posting to William.Nuamah.civ@mail.mil by 11:59am Eastern Time.

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

Contracting Officer:

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