B01_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases_(Under_SAT).docx

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-19-Q-0078

2. Title: Qorvo Prototype Wafer Option Sole Sourced Purchase

3. Classification Code: 66

4. NAICS Code: 334413

5. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the FedBizOpps.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: One (1) Prototype Wafer Option for 0.15um (micrometer) Gallium Nitride (GaN) Qorvo Foundry Process.

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.

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE 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 [P-1 insert either FAR 6.302, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), or FAR 13.501(a) as applicable]. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is (P-2 insert company name and complete address). 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.

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 2005-101, dated October 26th, 2018.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334413. The small business size standard is 1250 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) Prototype Wafer Option for 0.15um GAN Qorvo Foundry Process (including shipping).

Specifications/Requirement:

The Electronics Branch requires a prototype wafer fabrication for a repeated reticle of at least ten (10) by ten (10) millimeter (mm) area for a 0.15 micrometer (um) Gallium Nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) process, capable of several watts per millimeter (W/mm) performance for designs to at least 40 gigahertz (GHz). The prototype wafer must pass foundry process control monitor (PCM) specifications for delivery.

Delivery: Delivery is required by 5/12/2019. Delivery shall be made to:

US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY

2800 POWDER MILL ROAD

ADELPHI, MD 20783-1145

Acceptance shall be performed at US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY. The FOB point is US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY.

Clauses:

I. The provision at 52.212-1, COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS & CLAUSES, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: N/A

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

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:

FAR:

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2016)

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

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPTERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (APR 2015)

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)

DFARS:

252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICALS (NOV 2011) 252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY2016)

252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.246-7008 SOURCE OF ELECTRONIC PARTS (2016)

252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (APR 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 2015)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2015)

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)

252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

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

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)

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

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

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: Army Research Laboratory – Army Laboratory Center (ARL-ALC) 2800 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783-1145

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