Intent to Solicit only one source for one (1) TapeStation 4200 system (part number: G2991BA) manufactured by Agilent.
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX25QA117
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Gunpowder, Maryland 21010, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking to procure one TapeStation 4200 system (part number G2991BA) manufactured by Agilent Technologies through a sole source acquisition. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), meaning the government intends to negotiate with only one source - Agilent Technologies, Inc. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. While this is intended as a non-competitive acquisition, the government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with a response deadline of September 4, 2025, five days after the August 28, 2025 posting date. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis with net 30-day payment terms.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all vendors, though Agilent Technologies is the intended sole source contractor. The contract requires delivery of one TapeStation system within four weeks after contract award to DEVCOM ARL at 8938 N Kings Creek Rd, Building E3150 in Gunpowder, Maryland 21010. The place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with FOB Destination terms meaning the contractor is responsible for delivery costs. The solicitation does not specify a contract value or budget range, and no contracting financing will be provided by the government. Acceptance and inspection of the delivered equipment will be performed at the same DEVCOM ARL facility where delivery is required.
Notice text
Disclaimer: 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.
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 FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Agilent Technologies, Inc. (2850 Centerville Rd Wilmington DE 19808 (CAGE Code: 0YSC6)). 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 2025-05 effective 07 Aug 2025.
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: One (1) Tape Station (Part Number (PN): G2991BA) and one (1) Tape Station (PN: SYS-TS-4200) to be delivered Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland 21010 via FOB Destination.
Specifications/Requirement: Not Applicable (N/A)
Delivery: Delivery is required by four (4) weeks after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to DEVCOM ARL 8938 N Kings Creek Rd Building E3150 Gunpowder, MD 21010. Acceptance shall be performed at DEVCOM ARL 8938 N Kings Creek Rd Building E3150 Gunpowder, MD 21010. The FOB point is Destination.
Clauses:
- 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.
- Evaluation Criteria – Not Applicable (N/A)
- Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. None.
- 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
- 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)
52.204-7, System for Award Management (NOV 2024)
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)
52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)
52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)
52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)
52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Entities (DEC 2023)
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 (JAN 2025)
52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)
52.219-28, Post-award Small Business Program Representation (JAN 2025)
52.222-3, Convict Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (FEB JAN) 2025
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020)
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)
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
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)
52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (JAN 1991)
DFARS:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP (2011)
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)
252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016)
252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016)
252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (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)
252.204-7019, Notice Of NIST SP 800-171 Dod Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023)
252.225-7000, Buy American Statute—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (FEB 2024)
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024)
252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018)
252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (APR 2022)
252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (NOV 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 Payment (DEC 2006)
252.244-7000, Subcontractors for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (NOV 2023)
252.246-7008, Sources of Electrical Parts (JAN 2023)
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (OCT 2024)
252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)
- 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 Instructions:
ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A
GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT – APG
DUTY-FREE ENTRY
EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT
ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE
FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING
PAYMENT TERMS
FAR/DFARS Full Text Provisions and Clauses:
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference
52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions
252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation.
252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.
- This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.
- The following notes apply to this announcement:
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- In accordance with FAR 32.003, contracting financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.
Place of Delivery:
DEVCOM ARL
8938 N Kings Creek Rd
Building E3150
Gunpowder, MD 21010
Set Aside: N/A
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