Notice of Intent to Sole Source: one (1) Semiconductor Device Characterization System

1. Description: Semiconductor Device Characterization System

Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. 

The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract is Keysight Technologies Inc. 1900 Garden of the Gods Road Colorado Springs CO 80907-3423. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 Effective 30 January 2022.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334515. The small business size standard is 750 employees.

Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

CLIN

Part #

Description

Quantity

0001

B1500A

Semiconductor Device Analyzer Mainframe KeysightCare Assured First Year Support Power Cord to include B1500A-030 3m cable length / B1500A-A00 Standard Pack 0

1

0002

B1500A-A10

Add-on Package - High Power Source Monitor Unit (B1510A) 1ea, Cables

2

0003

B1500A-A11

Add-on Package - Mid Power Source Monitor Unit (B1511B)

2

0004

B1500A-A20

Add-on Package - Capacitance

Measurement Unit (B1520A)

1

0005

B1500A-A31

Add-on Package - B1530A 1ea, Connector Adaptor, Remote Sense Unit 2ea, Cables to include B1500A-060 60Hz Line Frequency

1

0006

PS-S20-01

Recommended Startup assistance

1

0007

Shipping to 20783

Shipping to APG, MD 20783

1

Specifications/Requirement: See above

Delivery: Delivery is required by NLT 27 weeks after contract award. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg 102, Adelphi, MD 20873. Acceptance shall be performed at Delivery. The FOB point is Destination.

Clauses:

1. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.  The following addenda have been attached to this provision:

In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.

1. Evaluation Criteria - N/A – This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

1. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. N/A

1. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: N/A

1. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

FAR:

52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

52.219-28, POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR

52.222-19 (DEVIATION 2020-O0019), CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES

52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

52.225-13, RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES

52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY

DFARS:

252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS

252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS

252.204-7016, COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION

252.204-7017, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION

252.204-7018, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES

252.213-7000, NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS ON USE OF PAST PEFORMANCE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM—STATISTICAL REPORTING IN PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM

252.225-7000, BUY AMERICAN STATUTE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE

252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM

252.225-7974 (DEVIATION 2020-O0005), REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME

252.232-7010, LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS

252.244-7000, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

252.247-7023, TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA

1. The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):

FAR:

52.204-7, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

52.204-13, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE

52.204-16, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING

52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.212-3 ALT I, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.232-40, PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

DFARS:

252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS

252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

252.204-7012, SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING

252.223-7999 (DEVIATION 2021-O0009), ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS

252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION

LOCAL CLAUSES:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM – ADELPHI

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

1. This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.

1. The following notes apply to this announcement: Offers are due Five (5) Business Days After Posting by 11:59 AM EST, at nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil

Place of Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg 102, Adelphi, MD 20873