Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334511

3. Subject: Quantity of Two (2) Ghost Robotics V-60 Two-Year Maintenance Plans (Part Number: MC-VS60Y02)

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-25-Q-A032

5. Set-Aside Code: NA

6. Response Date: Five (5) Business days after posting by 11:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

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 Ghost Robotics Corporation, 3401 Grays Ferry Avenue, Building 200, Suite 200 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146-2701. 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-25-Q-A032. This acquisition is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 dated 03 January 2025.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334511. The small business size standard is 1,350 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: Quantity of two (2) Ghost Robotics V-60 Two-Year Maintenance Plans (Part Number: MC-VS60Y02)

(vi) Description of requirements: NA

(vii) Delivery: Delivery is required within five (5) days after contract award (ACA). Electronic Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground, APG, Maryland, 21005-5001 United States. Acceptance shall be performed at delivery. 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.

(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

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 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) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (DEC 2023) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (MAR 2023) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.225-1 Buy American Act--Supplies (OCT 2022) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.232-36 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

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former Dod Officials (SEP 2022) 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (JAN 2023) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (DEC 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (MAY 2021) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAAN 2023) 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate--Basic (FEB 2024) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic (FEB 2024) 252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018) 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) 252.225-7060 PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS FROM THE XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION (JUN 2023) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (NOV 2023) 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts (Jan 2023) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea—Basic (OCT 2024)

(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

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) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (JAN 1991)

DFARS

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7024 Notice on The Use of The Supplier Performance Risk System (MAR 2023) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions

ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (APG)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

REQUIRING ACCESS TO COMPUTER

RECEIVING ROOM (APG)

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

ARMY CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM (ACWS)

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSE LIST

FAR/DFARS FULL TEXT CLAUSES

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1988) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation (OCT 2020) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018)

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as NA.

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement:

1) Government Terms and Conditions will apply to this contract.

a. In the event of a conflict between an offeror/awardee’s terms and conditions and the Government’s terms and conditions outlined in the resultant contract, the Government’s terms and conditions will take precedence and apply.

2) Ensure your quote document is addressed to Contracting Officer Shanna Dellinger, ACC-APG, Adelphi Contracting Division.

3) Ensure your quote document states NET 30; 100% Payment upon final inspection/acceptance by the Government.

4) Ensure your quote document states FOB Destination.

5) Ensure your quote document includes any shipping/handling/installation fees.

6) Ensure your quote document includes the CAGE/UEID numbers and corresponding Tax ID number associated with the entity that would be eligible to receive an award for this Government requirement.

7) Ensure your quote document includes a point of contact (POC), phone number, and email address.

8) Provide country of manufacture for items proposed in your quote document if applicable.

9) Does your company accept credit card payments WITHOUT any associated charges/fees?

a. NOTE: PayPal is not accepted by the Government.

10) 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 five (5) Business days after posting by 11:59am Eastern Standard Time (EST) due via email to: Jamie.n.white2.civ@army.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact: Jamie.n.white2.civ@army.mil ; 520-673-0240.

Contracting Officer:

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