Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases.doc

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 6640

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: SOLE SOURCE – SOLE SOURCE SOLICITATION FOR - Quantity one (1) TA Instruments (Waters LLC) Brand Name Discovery Flash Diffusivity System (DXF) 200+ including functionality components including graphite spray, silver paint, moderate vacuum module, stainless steel reference, liquid/powder test kit, laminated sample holder kit, in-plane test kit, light pipe mask, twelve sample carousel, and installation and training to include shipping charges.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX25Q0054

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

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

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

6375 Johnson Road, Building 321

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 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 TA Instruments – Waters LLC, 159 Lukens Drive, Historic New Castle, Delaware 19720. 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 W911QX25Q0054. 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 2025-03.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 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):

1. CLIN0001: Quantity one (1) each of the following:

· Flash Diffusivity system (DXF 200+), Part# 858001.901

· LaserFlash TPP Installation and Basic Training, Part#999800.587

· Graphite Spray, Part# 202316.001

· Silver Paint 1ounce vial, Part# 853161.901

· Moderate vacuum module, Part# 202315.001

· Stainless Steel Reference, Part# 853143.901

· Liquid/Powder Test Kit, Part# 853865.901

· Laminated Sample Holder Kit, Part# 856770.901

· In-Plane Test Kit, Part# 853866.901

· Twelve (12) Sample Carousel, Part# NS0098.700

· Light Pipe Mask, Part# NS0099.700

· Computer for operating the DXF 200+ with necessary peripherals

· To include shipping costs, with shipping terms FOB Destination.

(vi) Description of requirements: SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED “Requirements Document” – see FAR 12.202(b)

(vii) Delivery is required by 01 May 2025. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 6375 Johnson Road, Building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Destination. 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) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

(x) 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

(xi) 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 (JUN 2020)

· 52.204-23: PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

· 52.204-25: PROHIBITION OF CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

· 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)

· 52.209-10: PROHIBITION ON CONTACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

· 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 (DEC 2022)

· 52.222-20: CONTRACTS FOR MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, ARTICLES, AND EQUIPMENT EXCEEDING $15,000 (JUN 2020)

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

· 52.222-50: COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

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

· 52.226-8: ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

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

· 52.232-36: PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

· 52.232-40: PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

· 52.233-3: PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

· 52.233-4: APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

DFARS:

· 252.203-7005: REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2022)*

· 252.204-7015: NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (JAN 2023)

· 252.204-7016: COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)*

· 252.204-7017: PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)*

· 252.204-7018: PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2023)

· 252.204-7024: NOTICE ON THE USE OF THE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK SYSTEM (MAR 2023)*

· 252.223-7008: PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JAN 2023)

· 252.225-7001: BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (FEB 2024)

· 252.225-7007: PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DEC 2018)

· 252.225-7012: PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES (APR 2022)

· 252.225-7048: EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013)

· 252.225-7055: REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022)*

· 252.225-7056: PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (JAN 2023)

· 252.232-7010: LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

· 252.244-7000: SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2023)

*Indicates a Provision

(xii) 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:

· 52.204-7: SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)*

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

· 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 CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

· 52.204-20: PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)*

· 52.204-24: REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICE OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)*

· 52.204-26: COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES – REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)*

· 52.232-39: Limitation on Withholding of Payments (Apr 1984)

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

*Indicates a Provision

DFAR:

· 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)

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

· 252.204-7020: NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)

· 252.232-7003: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018)

· 252.243-7001: PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991)

· 252.225-7048: EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013)

FULL TEXT:

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

· 252.211-7003: ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

· 252.232-7006: WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

LOCAL PROVISION:

· SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

· EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

· AWARD OF CONTRACT

· ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

· FOREIGN NATIONALS PEFORMING

· PAYMENT TERMS

LOCAL CLAUSES:

· ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

· TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

· TYPE OF CONTRACT

· ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) – OPERATIONAL SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS

· DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

· GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

· TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

· RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS – ALTERNATIVE I (APG)

· SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

· WORK HOURS

· GOV’T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

· ARMY CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM (ACWS) TRANSITION INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS

(xiii) 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.

(xiv) Offers are due on Five (5) business days from posting, by 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), via email to karen.s.millner.ctr@army.mil.

(xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Karen Millner, Acquisition Specialist, at karen.s.millner.ctr@army.mil Contracting Officer:

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