Solicitation(0028).docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: SOLE SOURCE – ASAP 2420 Automatic Micropore Physisorption Analyzer

4. Solicitation Number: W911Q20Q0028

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 01/20/2019

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066

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 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Micromeritics Instrument Corporation located at 4356 Communications Drive, Norcross, GA 30093 (CAGE: 09312). 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 W911QX20Q0028. This acquisition is issued as an RFQ.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-02 effective 23 December 2019.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1000 Employees.

(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) Micromeritics ASAP 2420 Automatic Micropore Physisorption Analyzer, Part Number 242/00104/00, each;

CLIN 0002 - One (1) Control/Data Management Module, Part Number 003/33024/03, each;

CLIN 0003 - One (1) Pressure Regulator Assembly, Part Number 004/62230/58, each;

CLIN 0004 - One (1) Regulator Expansion Kit, 2-outlet, Part Number 004/33601/00, each;

CLIN 0005 - One (1) Installation – 2 Day, Part Number: 008/46000/03, each;

CLIN 0006 - One (1) Extended Operating Supplies Kit; Part Number 242/33601/00, each;

CLIN 0007 - One (1) Liquid Nitrogen Transfer Unit, Part Number 021/00000/00, each;

CLIN 0008 - One (1) ASAP 2420 Operators Manual (Printed Copy), Part Number 242/42801/00, each;

CLIN 0009 - One (1) MicroActive Data Reduction Software, Part Number 202/33027/00, each;

CLIN 0010 - One (1) Micropore Familiarization, Part Number 008/46000/05, each;

CLIN 0011 - One (1) Shipping to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066, each

(vi) Description of requirements: N/A

(vii) Delivery is required by 30 Days After Contract Award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5066. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5066. 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: N/A

(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: 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)

52.222-36: 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) 252.204-7015: 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 STATUTE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014)

252.225-7011: BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017)

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:

52.204-7, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

52.204-13, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE

52.204-16: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

52.204-18: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016)

52.204-24: REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019) 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)

FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES

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

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

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

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

ADEPLHI LOCAL CLAUSES

ACC – APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTACT ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

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: The Government is contemplating a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract type for this requirement under the FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due on 20 January 2019, by 11:59 AM EST to crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil and/or geovonye.n.parker.ctr@mail.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Geovonye Parker, 301-394-1029, geovonye.n.parker.ctr@mail.mil

Contracting Officer:

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