Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases_26QA072.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: Replacement motor bearing assembly for TA Instruments HR-30 rheometer with ancillary installation and calibration services

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA072

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 08 June 2026, 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory Building 321 6375 Johnson Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

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(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 statutory authority permitting sole source 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR Overhaul 12.102 Restricting Competition. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is TA Instruments – Waters LLC, 159 Lukens Drive, Historic New Castle, DE 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 W911QX26QA072. This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), updated and effective 20 April 2026.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1000 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):

(vi) Description of requirements: The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Polymers Branch requires a replacement motor bearing assembly, including ancillary installation and calibration services for one (1) TA Instruments – Waters’ HR30 Rheometer.

(vii) Delivery is required by 10 July 2026 Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, 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 clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: See the “Adelphi Special Instructions and Information_W911QX26QA072” document attached to this solicitation.

(x) 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): See the “Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment_W911QX26QA072” document attached to this solicitation.

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

(xii) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due on 08 June 2026, by 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) via email to stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Stephen Oliver at Stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil

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