INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS Annual Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repair of two (2) Zeiss Xradia Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanners.

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1.  Class Code: J

2.  NAICS Code: 811219

3.  Subject:  Annual Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repair of two (2) Zeiss Xradia Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanners.

4.  Solicitation Number: W911QX22Q0016

5.  Set-Aside Code: N/A

6.  Response Date: 01/27/2022

7.  Place of Delivery/Performance: 

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

                               Weapons & Materials Research Directorate (WMRD)

                               Aberdeen Proving Ground

                               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 Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC, 1 North Broadway

WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601-2335.  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 W911QX22Q0016.  This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ).

                     (iii)  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

2022-02.

                     (iv)  The associated NAICS code is 811219. The small business size standard is $22,000,000.00.

                     (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 (BASE) 12 Months - Annual preventative maintenance, emergency service, software upgrade and replacement parts for the Government owned preventive maintenance of two (2) Zeiss Xradia 510 and 520 X-ray Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanners.

CLIN 0002 (OPTION) 12 months – Annual preventative maintenance, emergency service, software upgrade and replacement parts for the Government owned preventive maintenance of two (2) Zeiss Xradia 510 and 520 X-ray Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanners.

CLIN 0003 (DATA) – The Contractor shall submit all data requirements in accordance with the DD Form 1423.

                     (vi)  Description of requirements: The Contractor shall perform the necessary work to ensure two (2) Zeiss Xradia 510 and 520 X-ray Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanners are properly serviced and maintained annually on one (1) base year and one (1) option year. Additionally, provide software upgrades on the above mentioned equipment.

                     (vii) The period of performance is one (1) base year with one (1) option year starting the day of contract award. The performance of the preventative maintenance shall occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.  Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The FOB point is U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and MD.

                     (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 52.212-5, 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 (see attachment for clause selections), 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 (OCT 2018)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015)

52.222-36  AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB 2016)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2020)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

52.225-13  RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

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

52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

                     (xi) 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):

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)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

EXERCISE OF OPTION

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

WORK HOURS

ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

GOV’T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

DD FORM 1423

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

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

                     (xv)  Offers are due on 27 January 2022 by 11:59 AM ET, by email to Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil

                     (xvi)  For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil

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