Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Under SAT) (Final).pdf

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-26-Q-A064

2. Title: One (1) Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) with Additional Specifications manufactured by TA Instruments – Waters LLC

3. Classification Code: 66

4. NAICS Code: 334516

5. Response Date: Five (5) Business Days After Posting due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the SAM.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation.

6. Description:

Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Subpart 12.205, 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: 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 RFO FAR Part 12.102. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is TA Instruments – Waters LLC located at 159 Lukens Dr., Historic New Castle, Delaware, 19720-2765. 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.

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 2026-01, effective date 03/13/2026.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.

Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: 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 (QTY) One (1) Discovery TGA 5500 (Part Number:

956000.901), Qty One (1) Thermal/Rheology/MC Computer US App (Part Number:

924500.902), Qty One (1) Monitor Flat Panel (Part Number: 924119.902), and Qty One (1) Loyalty Support Plan (TGA 5500) (Part Number: 999800.782). All end items are to be shipped FOB Destination to the Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) Adelphi Maryland.

CLIN 0002: Thermal Install and Basic OP Training (Part Number: 999800.528) to be performed at the Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) Adelphi Maryland.

Specifications/Requirement: Not Applicable

Delivery: Delivery is required no later than three (3) months after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Building #102 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. 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 RFO 12.203(c)(2), 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. In order to be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government’s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation. The below evaluation factors will be utilized during evaluation (in no order of relative importance):

Price Technical Capabilities/Specification Past Performance

III. 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

FAR PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-7, System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

52.204-13, System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038 (Feb 2026)

52.209-6, With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020)

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021)

52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025)

52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act. (Deviation 2026-O0038 (Feb 2026)

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)

52.232-40, 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)

52.240-90, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(Deviation 2026-O0038) (Apr 2026)

52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination. (Jan 1991)

DFARS PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Official (Sept 2011)

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Dec 2022)

252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016)

252.204-7012 CD 2024-O0013, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (May 2024)

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)

252.225-7059, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation (Jun 2023)

252.225-7060, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Jun 2023)

252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, (Dec 2006)

252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts (Jan 2023)

252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Oct 2024)

IV. 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 Special Instructions and Information found in the attached Adelphi Special Instructions and Information document): “Adelphi Local List of Special Instructions”.

LOCAL CLAUSES (FULL TEXT)

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM – ALC

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

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

VI. 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 Zachary Dowling, 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 contact POC, phone number, and email address.

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

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 RFO FAR Part 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures (SP). In accordance with RFO FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

Place of Performance: Army Research Laboratory (ARL), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783.

Set Aside: N/A

5/13/2026

X Zachary Dowling

Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: DOWLING.ZACHARY.AUSTIN.1550166476