One (1) 96-well microbial plate reader for determining microbial growth curves

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1.  Class Code: 66

2.  NAICS Code:  334516  

3.  Subject:  One (1) 96-well microbial plate reader for determining microbial growth curves

4.  Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0044

5.  Set-Aside Code: N/A

6.  Response Date: Three (3) business days after solicitation posting

7.  Place of Delivery/Performance: 

ARL-South

                                    University of Texas at Austin

                                    2506 Speedway Ave., NMS 3.254

                                    Austin, TX 78712

8. 

                        (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 Agilent Technologies, Inc., 2850 Centerville Rd, Wilmington DE 19808.  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 W911QX24Q0044.  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 2023-06.

                        (iv)  The associated NAICS code is 334516.  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

                        (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 0001 QUANTITY: ONE (1) UNIT OF ISSUE: EACH One (1) 96-well microbial plate reader.

                        (vi)  Description of requirements: The United States (U.S.) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires one (1) 96-well microbial plate reader for determining microbial growth curves.

                        (vii) Delivery is required by No Later Than (NLT) thirty (30) days After Received Order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to University of Texas at Austin, 2506 Speedway Ave., NMS 3.254, Austin, TX 78712.

 Acceptance shall be performed at ARL South, Austin, TX 78712. The FOB point is 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)  Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

                        (x)  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.

                        (xi)  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 (clause selection is within attachment titled Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (for Combo Synopsis-Solicitation)), 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 (JUL 2013)

52.222-3  CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2014)

52.222-21  PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

52.222-26  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

52.222-36  AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 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)

52.225-13  RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

52.232-33  PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JUL 2013)

52.232-36  PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

                        (xii)  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):

52.204-7    SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-13   SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.212-3 ALT I OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) ALT I (OCT 2014)

52.204-16   COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18   COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

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

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

252.203-7000   REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

252.204-7000   DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2013)

252.232-7003   ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)

252.232-7006   WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT – ARL SOUTH

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

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

(xIv)  The following notes apply to this announcement:  In

accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

                        (xv)  Offers are due three (3) business days after solicitation posting, by 11:59 AM EST, at adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil

                        (xvii)  For information regarding this solicitation, please contact adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil, Phone: 301-394-6305.