Combined_Synopsis-Solicitation.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 333914

3. Subject: One (1) Automated printer/robot system for controlled deposisiton of oxidizer on porous silicon.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-19-Q-0175

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 07/26/2019

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Rd.

Adelphi, MD 20783-1138

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.

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 FAR 13.501(a). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Nordson EFD LLC (CAGE: 64295) 40 Catamore Blvd. East Providence, RI, 02914-1206. 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-0175. 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 2019-03, effective 12 July 2019.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 333914. The small business size standard is 750.

(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) Automated printer/robot system for controlled deposisiton.

(vi) Description of requirements:

The dispensing system must meet the following salient requirements:

· Dispense low viscosity droplet sizes of 1-5 nL (nanoliter).

· Dispense rate of atleast 1000 Hz (hertz).

· Dispensing system must fit inside a nitrogen purged glovebox measuring 28”x23”x31” (LxWxH in inches).

· Must include a robotic controller that is used for sample manipulation and alignment.

· The robotic controller must be situated outside of the glovebox assembly

(vii) Delivery is required within three (3) months of contract award. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at delivery location. The FOB point is destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, 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 applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: None, see section (i).

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), 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:

FAR:

52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2016) 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 REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)

52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 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)

52.222-35, 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)

52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

DFARS:

252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) 252.204-7008, COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016) 252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016)

252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

252.225-7035, BUY AMERICAN—FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014)

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):

FAR/DFARS

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

52.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

Local Clauses

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - (ALC)

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

(xiv) 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 by 12 PM ET on 07/26/2019. Please send offers via email with the solicitation number in the subject to Sergio Molina at Sergio.j.molina.civ@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Sergio Molina, (301) 394-2388, Sergio.j.molina.civ@mail.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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