Metal X 3D printer maintenance, installation, and training.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included
in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a
separate written solicitation will not be issued. This enclosure is an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1,
Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, which applies to this acquisition.

Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001-22-Q-6000. The
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 333244 –
Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 750 employees.
This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes submitted by non-small Business Concerns
will not be considered for award.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
The Government is seeking to acquire brand name Markforged, Inc. products. To be considered acceptable
and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed below. The Government
will not consider quotes or offers for substituted items or partial quantities. This is a brand name
requirement.

Item 0001: Metal X, Wash 1, Sinter 2 Bundle Success plan
MFG: Markforged, Inc.
P/N F-SP-5006
Qty: 1

Item 0002
Printer Installation and training services IAW the attached Statement of Work

The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB) Destination pricing to the following location:
San Diego, CA 92110.

OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the
responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the
Government as defined in the 'EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD' Section below. A complete quote must
be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is "None" or "Not
applicable," explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or
follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a
response and submission to each of the following:

1.General Information: Quoter Business Name, Address, Cage and DUNS Codes (ensure
Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business
based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contract (to include
telephone and e-mail address). FAR provision 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and
Certifications – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Quoter must include a completed copy of
this provision with quote.

2.Technical Documentation:

a.Technical Approach or Specifications: Quoters are encouraged to submit product manufacturer
specifications, pictures, brochures, or and other pertinent technical information of the quoted items to
facilitate the evaluation. The Government will only accept quotes for the brand name items listed above.

b.Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply with all
sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government's environmental impact and
deliver community benefits through better selection and improved usage of products and services. In
accordance FAR 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for supplies and services that
require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the
following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient,
Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non-ozone depleting substances, Less
Toxic and/or Less GHGs.


c.Authorized Source Confirmation: The following product certification statement below applies to line
items 0001 - 0002 and each quoter must submit supporting documentation, as needed:

To be considered for award, the contractor is required to submit documentation confirming that they are
an authorized source. An "Authorized Source" is defined as the original manufacturer, a source with the
express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, or an authorized
aftermarket manufacturer.

d.Counterfeit Information Technology (IT) Certification:

The following IT related statement applies to line items 0001 and each offeror must explicitly confirm and
submit supporting documentation, as needed:

The offeror certifies that the product(s) being delivered are new and in their original packaging. The
subject product(s) are eligible for all manufacturer warranties and other ancillary services or options
provided by the original manufacturers, authorized suppliers, or suppliers that obtain parts from the
manufacturer or its authorized supplier.
The offeror further certifies that it is authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product(s). The offeror is
required to submit documentation identifying its supply chain for the product(s). Within the
aforementioned documentation, the offeror shall also identify the country of manufacture and indicate one
of the following, if applicable:
•Manufacturing occurs in the U.S., but more than 50% of the cost of components is from
foreign/nonqualifying country content
•Originally foreign manufactured products substantially transformed in the United States or a
designated country

The offeror assumes responsibility for authenticity. Costs of counterfeit parts are unallowable unless the
conditions set forth in DFARS 231.205-71(b) are met.

By making an offer, the offeror acknowledges that a full or partial termination for default/cause for non-
compliant awarded items may occur if any of the products provided are not recognized or acknowledged
by the manufacturer as new products eligible for warranties and all other ancillary services or options
provided by the manufacturer, or the offeror was not authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product in
the U.S.


3.Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item to include the unit of issue, the
extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB Destination
shipping costs are included in the pricing.

4.Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or
Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase
price.

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:
Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a purchase order to the responsive, responsible
vendor, whose quote conforming to the RFQ is most advantageous to the Government, price and other
factors considered. Technical, price and past performance factors will be used to evaluate quotes. The
vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government reserves the
right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds.

As this is a competitive supply procurement using FAR Part 13 procedures, the basis for award will
consider the supplier's past performance data in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for the FSC
and PSC of the supplies being purchased (see DFARS 213.106-2(b)(i)). DFARS provision 252.213-7000
applies to this RFQ.

Factor I – Technical: The Government will evaluate the quote to see if the following specification
requirements are met to include all information required for a complete quote as defined above:

This requirement contains supplies that are Brand Name pursuant to FAR 11.105, Items Peculiar to One
Manufacturer. To be considered for award, the offeror is required to certify that the product being offered
is an original, new, and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant Markforged, Inc. product. The Government
will only accept the required brand name product as specified above.

Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The
price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed-price for all line items. The total
firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address
listed above as outlined in paragraph 3 above.

DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Eligible Quoters: All quoters must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management
(SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete
SAM registration means quoters shall have registered CAGE and DUNS Codes.

Page Limitations: None.

Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF and or Excel format.

Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before 4 October 2021
at 12:00 PM, Pacific Time. Questions must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-
commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Open Solicitations/N66001-22-Q-6000 or submitted to
the Contract Specialist at paige.miller2@navy.mil. Include RFQ# N66001-22-Q-6000 on all inquiries.
Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government.

RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on 6 October 2021 at 12:00 PM, Pacific
Time. Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-
commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Open Solicitations/N66001-22-Q-6000 or submitted
by email to the Contract Specialist at paige.miller2@navy.mil. Please complete the RFQ attachments and
submit with the quotation.

NAVWAR e-Commerce website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the SPAWAR
Paperless Initiatives Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or paperless.spawar@navy.mil.

Government RFQ Point of Contract: The Contract Specialist point of contact for this solicitation is Paige
Miller, at paige.miller2@nayv.mil. Reference RFQ# N66001-22-Q-6000 on all email exchanges regarding
this acquisition.

RFQ ATTACHMENTS
1.Statement of Work
2.Representations & Certifications 52.204-24_Check and Sign (OCT 2020)
3.Representations & Certifications 52.204-26_Check and Sign (OCT 2020)
4.Representations & Certifications 252.204-7016 & 252.204-7017_Check and Sign (DEC 2020)
5.Representations & Certifications 252.225-7974_For Signature (DEV 2020-O00005)(FEB 2020)
6.Redacted Brand name justification

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition
Circular (FAC) 2021-07 effective 10 September 2021, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice (DPN) 20210830. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be
familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at
https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations.

The following FAR and DFARS provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:
52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2019)
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment (OCT 2020)
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (OCT 2020)
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011)
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 (DEC 2019)
252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past
Performance Evaluations (SEP 2019)
252.225-7974, Representation Regarding Persons that have Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
(DEV 2020-O005) (FEB 2020)
252.239-7009, Representations of use of Cloud Computing Services (SW/IT) (Sep 2015)
252.239-7017, Notice of Supply Chain Risk (Feb 2019)

FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-
Commercial Items (JUL 2020), applies to this acquisition and in addition to the mandatory clauses therein,
includes the following clauses by reference:
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)
52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEV 2020-O0019 Revision 1) (AUG
2020)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)
52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

The following FAR and DFARS clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code (AUG 2020)
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)
252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or
Service (DEC 2019)
252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (MAR 2016)
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018)
252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018)
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006)
252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors- Prohibition on Fees and
Consideration (APR 2020)
252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (JUN 2013)
252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk (Feb 2019)
252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (OCT 2020)
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea- Basic (FEB 2019)


52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they
were given in
full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a
clause may
be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS clauses).
(End of clause)

52.252-5, Authorized Deviations In Provision (Nov 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an
authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.
(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR
Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the
name of the regulation.

(End of clause)


52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses (NOV 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause
with an
authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48
CFR
Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the
name of
the regulation.
(End of clause)