Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 6625

2. NAICS Code: 334413

3. Subject: Brand Name Sole Source for one (1) Simcenter Microelectronics Research and Development (Micred) transient thermal testing system (T3STER).

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0076

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

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

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

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 Oasis Sales, Incorporated (CAGE Code: 4ESZ0), located at 20701 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 107-437, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255. 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 W911QX24Q0076. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03, effective 23 February 2024.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334413. The small business size standard is 1250 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) Simcenter Micred T3STER CLIN 0002: Shipping and Handling

(vi) Description of requirements:

The Government requires one (1) Simcenter microelectronics Research and Development (Micred) transient thermal testing system (T3STER) with the following characteristics:

· Shall include a frame with a 19-inch (”) four (4) Rack Unit (U) form factor, power supply, and system controller.

· Shall be capable of external linking.

· Shall support three (3) pin devices and gate switching for silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor-field-effect transistors (MOSFETS) and insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)

· Shall have two (2) heating current outputs capable of 20 watts (W), with a maximum voltage (V) output of 40V.

· Shall be capable of 240 amps (A) at 11 V input.

· Shall be capable of four (4) simultaneous measurement probes with one (1) microsecond sampling rate and 0.01 °C temperature resolution.

· Shall be compatible with T3STER Master Software to define package structure functions with high resolution.

· Shall be capable of recording both heating and cooling mode measurements.

· Shall include calibration hardware including but not limited to a thermoelectric cooler calibration stand, thermistors, and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) for temperature verification.

· Shall include installation.

· Shall include training documentation for employees.

· Shall include freight, shipping, and handling.

(vii) Delivery is required by 15 April 2024. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) located at the Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) in Adelphi, MD, 20783-1138. Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. Army ARL located in Adelphi, MD, 20783-1138. 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 applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: 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 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:

(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):

52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-27, PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021)

52.219-28, POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAR 2023)

52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (NOV 2023)

52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEPT 2016)

52.222-36, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)

52.225-13, RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)

52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018)

FAR Provisions:

52.204-7, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-16, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-20, PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) 52.204-26, COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

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

FAR/DFARS Clauses:

52.204-13, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19, INCORPORATION BY REFERENCEOF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.232-39, UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

52.243-1, CHANGES—FIXED PRICE (AUG 1987)

52.247-34, F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

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

-252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

252.203-7002, REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (DEC 2022)

252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.204-7003, CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992)

252.211-7003, ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2022)

252.225-7048, EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013)

*252.225-7055, REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022) 252.225-7056, PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (JAN 2023) 252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)

252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

252.232-7010, LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.243-7001, PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991)

Adelphi Local Instructions:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

*INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - ALC

*EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

*AWARD OF CONTRACT

*ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

*FOREIGN NATIONLS PERFROMING

*PAYMENT TERMS

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

(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 Five (5) business days after solicitation posting, by 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time via email to Contract Specialist, Melissa Murphy, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist, Melissa Murphy, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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