Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases_Amend 0001_Signed.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

3. Subject: The Special Projects Team (SPT) of the Biological & Biotechnology Sciences (BBS) Division requires Metris SleepChambers with integrated Sonotrack to investigate small animal acoustic data and accessories.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-25-Q-A037, Amendment 0001.

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five Business Days after posting

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg. 3621 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 is Metrics B.V. (Kruiswef 829C 2132 NG Hoodfddorp P.O. Box 3023 Netherlands, CAGE: H2F39) 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-A037. 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 2025-03 Effective 03 January 2025.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000.

(v) The following is a list of contract line-item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

Total

(vi) Description of requirements: See 8v.

(vii) Delivery is required 60 days from date of contract award. Delivery and Acceptance shall be performed U.S. Army Research Laboratory, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg. 3621, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. 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: Evaluation of the quote will be based on PRICE ONLY.

The agency intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract. After receipt of proposal, the Government will first determine if the price proposal is reasonable. If the price proposal is determined reasonable a technical evaluation will be conducted to determine if it is technically acceptable and otherwise properly awardable, and an award will be made.

(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:

· 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’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)

· 52.223-20 Aerosols (MAY 2024)

· 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—System for Award Management (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)

· SEE DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES IN PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FULL-TEXT ATTACHMENT FOR APPLICABLE DFARS CLAUSES

(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):

Provisions:

· 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

· 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (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)

· 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)

· 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

· 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022)

· 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)

Clauses:

· 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

· 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and other Covered Entities (DEC 2023)

· 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991)

· 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)

· 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023)

· 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013)

· 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018)

· 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006)

· 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023)

· 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

· 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea-Basic (OCT 2024)

Local Provisions:

· SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

· AWARD OF CONTRACT

· PAYMENT TERMS

Local Clauses:

· ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

· TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

· TYPE OF CONTRACT

· GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

· TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (DAC)

· PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

· RECEIVING ROOM – APG

· DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

· Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Contractors

(xiv) 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 will not be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due five Business Days after posting by 11:59 AM EST to Contract Specialist, Keturah Moore, keturah.l.moore.civ@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist, Keturah Moore, keturah.l.moore.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

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