Niscene Technology Group Brand Name or Equal

The Army Contracting Command-Redstone is soliciting a quote. In order for a quote to be accepted, the vendor must be able upon request to provide historical pricing data such as copies of previous invoices or purchase orders to support fair and reasonable pricing. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number W31P4Q-16-Q-0106. The corresponding NAICS code for this procurement is 334413. The US Army Contracting Command-Redstone is soliciting quotes for the purchase of the following one each Niscene Technology Group JetEtch Pro CuProtect decapsulation system or its functional equivalent (brand name or equal), meeting the following salient characteristics:

(A) Maximum footprint of 12" wide x 18" deep.
(B) Able to etch the following package types:
(1) Dual online package/Single inline package (DIP/SIP),
(2) Quad Flat Pack (QFP),
(3) Quad Flat No-lead / Micro Leadframe Package (QFN/MLP),
(4) Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC),
(5) Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA),
(6) Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC),
(7) Die-Down BGA
(C) Able to remove plastic packaging from integrated circuit while leaving copper internal copper wires electrically intact.

The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. 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. 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 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; Clause 52.232-18 Availability of Funds; Clause 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; Provision 252.209- 7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law; Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; Clause 252.225-7036 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program; 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 and 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, 35898. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow. As a result, the prospective awardee will have to have an assigned cage code and active profile in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before a purchase order can be fully executed. Responses are due no later than 16:00 PM (local time), 6 Sep 2016 in the contracting office, Building 5400, Room B-142, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898. The submitted quote shall also specify the shipping timeframe after receipt or order. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. An electronic quote is preferred, but a faxed quote will also be accepted. Any emailed response should be submitted to: angela.m.harris.civ@mail.mil. Any facsimile response should be sent to 256-313-2392 and marked to the attention of Angela Harris.