Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases 24Q0131.docx

Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-24-Q-0131

2. Title: Small Business Set-Aside for One (1) Multi-Channel Data Acquisition System and supporting accessories.

3. Classification Code: 66

4. NAICS Code: 541512

5. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting at 3:00 PM EST due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the SAM webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description: Multi-Channel Data Acquisition System with supporting system accessories

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.

NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED:

THIS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE THAT WILL CONVERT TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IF NO ACCEPTABLE OFFERS ARE RECEIVED FROM RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE COMPETITIVE IN TERMS OF MARKET PRICES, QUALITY, AND DELIVERY. IF ONLY ONE ACCEPTABLE OFFER IS RECEIVED FROM A RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL CONSIDER AWARDING DIRECTLY TO THAT FIRM, PRIOR TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NO AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO CONVERT THE SOLICITATION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. IF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IS DISSOLVED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE LARGE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND, REGARDLESS OF BUSINESS SIZE; HOWEVER, THEY MUST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FIRST, AND FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS NOT MET.

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 2024-05, effective date 22 April 2024.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 541512. The small business size standard is $34,000,000.00 Dollars.

Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contracts line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

Specifications/Requirement:

The Government requires one (1) multi-channel data acquisition system and supporting accessories with the following minimum requirements:

· Shall have a minimum 8 or more individual and electrically isolated acquisition channels

· Must have 24 bit or better analog-to-digital converter

· Must have BNC (Bayonet Neill–Councilman) connection for each channel

· Shall include Integrated signal conditioning and/or amplification for the following transducer types:

· minimum of four (4) available signal conditioner with bridge excitation for strain gages (quarter, half, full bridge / 350 and 120 ohms resistance)

· minimum of two (2) available inputs for +/- 10 full scale voltage source

· minimum of two (2) available inputs for accelerometers

· minimum of two (2) available thermocouples (type J and K)

· minimum of one (1) available LVDT (linear variable differential transformer)

· Must be capable to measure discrete transducers across individual channels

· Must have maximum data sampling rate of 40 kilo-Samples per second (kS/s) or better (7 kilohertz (khz) bandwidth or better)

· Must have an accuracy of 0.05% or better

· Shall have an active low pass filter (such as Bessel and/or Butterworth)

· Must include software with PC controller for channel settings and acquisition control and communication through Ethernet

· Must have a small form factor for portability for both laboratory or field testing environments with the following weight and dimensions:

· weight not to exceed 1000 grams (2.2 pounds)

· dimension not to exceed 5.5 cm x 20 cm x 12 cm (2.2 x 7.9 x 4.7 inches)

· Must have a modular design for future expandability to add additional acquisition channels

· Must have optional availability for LabVIEW drivers

Delivery: Delivery is required by August 1, 2024. Delivery shall be made to DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, at 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, at 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The FOB Point Is Destination.

Clauses:

I. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:

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:

In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), comparative evaluation procedures will be utilized. Comparative evaluation is the comparison of all offers received in response to this solicitation against each other. An item-by-item comparison of each offer to one another will be performed to determine which offer provides the most benefit to the government. Award will be made to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government may award to the lowest priced offeror that meets the Government’s minimum requirements; however, the Government reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror exceeding the minimum requirements if it is most advantageous to the Government. To be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government’s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation.

The following evaluation factors will be utilized during evaluation (in no order of relative importance):

1. Price:

Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any). The Government reserves the right and discretion to perform price realism analysis on any offer that appears to be so low as to pose a risk to the Government in understanding the requirements of the solicitation.

2. Technical Acceptability:

The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product/service meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications.

3. Past Performance:

Past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable rating basis. An “Acceptable” rating is defined as the Government having reasonable confidence that the offeror can complete all requirements under the contract and meet stated delivery dates. An “Unacceptable” rating is defined as the Government having minimal confidence that the offeror can complete all requirements under the contract and meet stated delivery dates. The ratings will be based upon past performance information submitted and past performance information the Government obtains. Only offerors rated “Acceptable” will be eligible for award. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer out of all offers rated “Acceptable”.

III. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer: N/A

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. N/A

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:

FARS:

52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey (SEP 2023) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)

DFARS:

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (NOV 2011) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense

252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang

(a) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply:

FARS:

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991)

DFARS:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Cyber Incident Reporting (OCT 2016) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)

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):

ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSE LIST OF SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD – INVOICES REQUIRED)

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - ALTERNATE I (APG)

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2024) 52.212-3 ALT I Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (JAN 2023)

VII. This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.

VIII. The following notes apply to this announcement:

In accordance with FAR 32.003, the Government cannot provide contract financing for this acquisition.

IX. Offers are due on five (5) business days after posting, by 3:00 PM EST, to Contract Specialist: Deneise Jackson, deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil.

X. For more information regarding this solicitation, please contact the Contract Specialist, Deneise Jackson, deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil,(520) 672-9583.

Place of Performance: DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, at 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21005.

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