Microbial Cell Counter Package

NRL COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS TEMPLATE ($10K & Above)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03

Effective: 23 February 2024

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516.

The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington D.C. is seeking to purchase Microbial Cell Counter Package.

  _X__ See Attached Schedule of Supplies/Services   or            _____ See Chart Below

______ See specification attachment

Supplies: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL.

Items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6.

FAR 52.212-1 has been tailored to include the following additional instructions:

• This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated.  No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions

• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

Delivery Address:

              X     U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W.

Bldg. 49 – Shipping/Receiving

Code 3400

Washington, DC 20375

                        U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

7 Grace Hopper Avenue,

Bldg. 702

Monterey, CA  93943-5502

                        U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

7 Grace Hopper Avenue, Stop 2

Bldg. 704

Monterey, CA 93943-5502

                        US Naval Research Laboratory

Stennis Space Center

Bldg. 2406, Code 7035.2

Stennis Space Ctr., MS 39529-5004

**FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD**

The following FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses as identified below are hereby incorporated. Any FAR & DFARS provisions or clauses not applicable by their terms shall be self-deleting.  Any FAR or DFARS provisions or clause(s) erroneously, or otherwise, omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The full text of FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at
https://www.acquisition.gov.   The clauses and provisions identified below are to be considered the most up-to-date version, as accessible at https://www.acquisition.gov/.

• 52.203-11, Certification & Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

• 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation

• 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

• 52.204-7, System for Award Management

• 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

• 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror

• 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror

• 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment – Attached below to be completed and returned with Quote/Proposal.
• 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunication Equipment or Services - Representation

• 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

• 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use

• 52.212-1,  Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services
• 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options

• 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations
• 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation

• 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture
• 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

      Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications

• 52.237-1, Site Visit

• 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

NRL also includes the following provisions that must be completed and returned by the offeror:

1. FAR 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation.
2. FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports
3. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov/  in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract FAR CLAUSES apply to this acquisition, unless not applicable by their terms, in which case shall be considered self-deleting. Any FAR clause erroneously, or otherwise, omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract:

• 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services
• 52.203-3, Gratuities
• 52.203-12, Limitation of Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions
• 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
• 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
• 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
• 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
• 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems
• 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
• 52.219-8, Option to Extend Services
• 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
• 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation
• 52.232-1, Payments
• 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment
• 52.232-11, Extras
• 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims
• 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
• 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
• 52.233-1, Disputes
• 52.233-3, Protest After Award
• 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
• 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed-Price
• 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination
• 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)(Short Form)

52.249-4, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services)(