Notice of Intent to Sole Source -One (1) year service contract with three (3) option years for the Government-owned Versaprobe III X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS)

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

(i)  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): “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”.The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Physical Electronics USA, Inc. at 8725 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen, MN 55317 (CAGE: 3NYF6) . 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.

                    (ii)  The solicitation number is W911QX-23-Q-0184 This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ).

                    (iii)  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 effective 2 June 2023.

                    (iv)  The associated NAICS code is 811210.The small business size standard is $34,000,000,000.00.

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

CLIN 001:  CLIN 0001: Base Year: One (1) job, Versaprobe III X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) Maintenance and Repair, Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

CLIN 0002: Option Year One (1): One (1) job, Versaprobe III X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) Maintenance and Repair, FFP

CLIN 0003: Option Year Two (2):  One (1) job, Versaprobe III X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) Maintenance and Repair, FFP

CLIN 0004: Option Year Three (3):  One (1) job, Versaprobe III X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) Maintenance and Repair, FFP

                    (vi)  Description of requirements: Please email ashley.n.runkles.ctr@arym.mil for a copy of the performance work statement (PWS) for this requirement.

                    (vii) Period of Performance is one (1) base period consisting of twelve (12) months and three (3) options periods consisting of twelve (12) months each (SEE Paragraph (v) for contemplated contract line item (CLIN) structure and CLIN type). Delivery and Acceptance shall be performed at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Maryland 20783-1138. The FOB point is FOB Destination.

                    (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.  The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE

                    (ix)  The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition.  The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: N/A, See Notice of Intent to Sole Source above.

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

                    (xi)  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 NONE.

                    (xii)  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:

• 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018)
• 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021)
• 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP 2021)
• 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)
• 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)
• 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)
• 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015)
• 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)
• 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB 2016)
• 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)
• 52.222-51 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT—REQUIREMENTS (MAY 2014)
• 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)
• 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)
• 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018)
• 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)
• SEE DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES ATTACHMENT FOR APPLICABLE DFARS CLAUSES

                    (xiii)  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):

Provisions :

• 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)
• 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)
• 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)*
• 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION*
• 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)*

Clasues :

• 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)
• 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)
• 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)
• 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023)
• 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)
• 252.201-7000 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC1991)
• 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)
• 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)
• 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016)
• 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)
• 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)*
• 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)*
• 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 1998)*

Local Provisions:

• SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
• EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL
• ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL
• FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING
• PAYMENT TERMS

Local Claues:

• ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT
• TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
• TYPE OF CONTRACT
• DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A
• GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
• AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS
• RECEIVING ROOM – ALC
• SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES
• WORK HOURS
• EXERCISE OF OPTION
• ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
• GOV’T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS
• TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)
• PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)
• DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

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

                    (xv)  The following notes apply to this announcement:  In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

                    (xvi)  Offers are due five (5) business days after posting by 11:59 AM EST, via email to Acquisition Specialist: Ashley Runkles, Ashley.n.runkles.ctr@army.mil.

                    (xvii)  For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Ashley Runkles, Ashley.n.runkles.ctr@army.mil.