Magnetic Particle Horizontal Wet Bench Magnetic Particle Inspection

Solicitation # - W91ZLK-23-Q-0039

The US Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) requires the purchase of a horizontal wet bench magnetic particle inspection station of one (1) Each. This Equipment will be utilized to conduct magnetic particle inspections for weapon systems and weapon system components going through proof acceptance testing as well as various other non-weapon components being subjected to testing at ATC. The following is the buy list:

Required magnetic particle horizontal wet bench specifications:

QTY: 1ea

• Produce 6000 amperes of three phase FWDC

• Head opening to allow inspection of parts to 100 inches of length

• Unit to be equipped with a 25-inch diameter magnetizing coil

• Unit to be equipped with a with an auxiliary output with cables to allow inspection with

central conductor

• Unit to be capable of reversing FWDC demagnetization

• The contacts and coil outputs are independently controlled

• Current output setting and selector switches shall be physical dials or switches.

• Unit to have custom designed steady rest to allow inspection of mortar tubes

• Unit to include a hood assembly with exhaust fan and white light

• Unit hood shall be equipped with a hood assist feature that pneumatically raises and

lowers the hood.

• Unit to include 2ea REL UV-3000NC LED ultraviolet lights with visible light capability

• Unit to include 20 ampere convivence outlets

• The MPI unit will have a single point connection requiring 240V, three phase, 60 hertz,

and an airline requiring 80-100 psi. Each hook up will be clearly marked and meet

industry requirements.

• The MPI unit will be shipped via truck to B525 at ATC. ATC will be responsible for

unloading and placement of equipment. ATC will verify electrical and air connections.

• The (1) 55-gallon drums of Magnaflux Carrier II will be shipped via truck to ATC. This

item is commonly sent to ATC. ATC is responsible for unloading the drum and placing it

at the MPI unit. SEL will deliver (1) Magnaflux 14A Magnetic Particles, one pound

container. This item will be hand delivered at time of set-up.

• The vendor is responsible to make minor adjustments to level the equipment and for final

calibration once machine is set up. The vendor is not responsible for renovations or

modifications to the existing floor to level the equipment. The equipment does not need

to be mounted to the floor.

• ATC reserves the right to inspect equipment for compliance with specifications and

complete operation as designed before shipping to ATC and after installation.

• ATC requires a three-year warranty for parts and labor.

Combined/Synopsis

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with

the format in FAR Part 13, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items as

supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only

solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

(FAC) 2021-06 effective 12 July 2021. The synopsis/ solicitation number is W91ZLK-23-Q-0039 for the

purchase of Analog Isolation Module. This requirement is being solicited as 100 % Small Business Set

Aside under NAICS Code 334516-Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The Government

contemplates an award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable

(LPTA) offer.

Description of Requirements:

Please refer to the attached Purchase Description.

Technical Evaluation:

The Government intends to award one Firm-Fixed Price contract to the Lowest Priced,

Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal, in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Technical

acceptability will be based on a proposal that meets all the requirements stated in the Purchase

Description.

Instructions and Information to Offerors:

• Please provide a price quote with product description/ specification.

• By submitting a quote, the Contractor agrees to the notations identified in the Purchase Description/

Specification Sheet.

• All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not

registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov , database prior

to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM online at the website

link provided.

• For questions concerning this solicitation, contact Tiffany D White, Contract Specialist,

via email to tiffany.d.white23.civ@army.mil . All questions must be received by

Friday, 14 July 2023 at 10:00 A.M Eastern Time.

• All quotations must be signed, dated, and submitted via email to

tiffany.d.white23.civ@army.mil  by Monday, 17 July 2023 at 10:00 A.M Eastern Time. (Preferred

method) or via U.S. Mail at:

US Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Ground,

Tenant Contracting Division

ATTN: Tiffany D White, C2-101

6565 Surveillance Loop

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

• The Government reserves the right to cancel the referenced solicitation if deemed to be in

its best interest. Late submissions will not be evaluated. EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (OCT 2012) ACC-APG 5152.229-4900 Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax. Shipping shall be FOB Destination. For questions concerning this action, contact Tiffany D White via email, tiffany.d.white23.civ@army.mil . TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED.

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Upon request, the Contract Specialist will make their full text available. The

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The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment.

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment.

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

FAR 52.204–27, Prohibition on a Byte Dance Covered Application

FAR 52.209-6 -- Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.

FAR 52.209-10 – Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders -- Commercial Items.

FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation

FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor

FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications

FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management.

FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

FAR 52.233-1 Disputes.

FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award

FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

FAR 52.243-1, Changes- Fixed Price

FAR 52.246-2 -- Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price

FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

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DFARS 252-211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation

DFARS 252-215-7007, Notice of Intent to Re-solicit

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DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.

DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.

DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications.

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea