Manufacturing of four build layouts to print a total of 200 samples for corrosion evaluation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

The Systems Readiness Directorate is looking to procure Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) samples to perform follow-on corrosion testing. GE Additive will manufacture four build layouts to print a total of 200 samples for corrosion evaluation as a supplemental effort to the
Additive Material Property Evaluation and Demonstration (AMPED) program established with AMCOM. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number W31P4Q-22-Q-0005 is to be a Sole-Source procurement to GE Additives of West Chester, Ohio in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): (b) Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold . The corresponding NAICS code for this procurement is 332117. The US Army Contracting Command-Redstone is soliciting a quote from, GE Additives of West Chester, Ohio for the purchase of the following items:

Item Number: 1

Part Description: Laser Development Printing

Quantity: 1

Additionally, this equipment must meet the requirements stated below:

Machine: M2 Series 4+

• Alloy:  Ti6AI4V;
• Coupon Count:  200 Samples (comprised of vertical and 45 degree orientation samples);
• Post Processing: Powder Evac, Stress Relief, Build Plate Removal, Support Removal, HIP (50% of total coupons), Visual Inspection, Shipping; and
• Projected Shipment of 200 Samples from GE to AvMC in 8-10 weeks after acceptance of Order.

The above items shall be delivered to the following:

US ARMY AMRDEC

FCDD-AMR-MM (Attn.) Brandon Phillips

Building 5400, Room S-240

Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on Standard Form 1449 and will contain all clauses required by law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award. Clause 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, Provision 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation,  Provision 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation; Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial items; Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; Clause 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons; Clause 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; Clause 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; and Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports are applicable to this acquisition. Other clauses may be included in the award if applicable.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. In the event more than one quote is received, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement, price, and delivery. All items shall include shipping costs FOB Destination to Redstone Arsenal, AL. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow. Responses are due no later than 4:00 PM (local time), 29 March 2022 , Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898. Electronic quotes are required. Responses may be submitted to: jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil.