One (1) Annual License of Metacomp Technologies Thermal Non-Equilibrium (TNE) Module for up to ten (10) users at a single geographical location.

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1.  Class Code: 7H

2.  NAICS Code:  513210

3.  Subject:  One (1) Annual License of Metacomp Technologies Thermal Non-Equilibrium (TNE) Module for up to ten (10) users at a single geographical location.

4.  Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0206

5.  Set-Aside Code: N/A

6.  Response Date: Five (5) BUSINESS DAYS after Posting

7.  Place of Delivery/Performance: 

                                   U.S. Army Research Laboratory

                                   Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  21005 USA

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 6.302. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Metacomp Technologies Inc., 31365 Oak Crest Dr, STE 250, Westlake Village, CA  91361-5694, U.S.  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 W911QX23Q0206.  This acquisition is issued as a request for proposal (RFP).

                        (iii)  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-05, dated 08 August 2023. 

                        (iv)  The associated NAICS code is 513210.  The small business size standard is Dollars:  $47,000,000.00.

                        (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 NO  0001   DESCRIPTION:  Annual License of Thermal Non-Equilibrium (TNE) for up to ten (10) users at a single geographical location, QTY:  1

                        (vi)  Description of requirements: The Contractor shall deliver one (1) annual license fee for up to ten (10) users at a single geographical location.

                        (vii) Delivery is required within 14 weeks after receipt of order (ARO)  Delivery shall be made to U.S. ARL APG, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  21005.  Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. ARL APG, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  21005.  The FOB point is U.S. ARL APG, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  21005.  

                        (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 – Notice of Intent to Sole Source.

                        (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:

FAR:

52.204-10 – REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS, JUNE 2020

52.209-6 – PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, NOV 2021

52.219-28 – POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION, MAR 2023

52.222-3 – CONVICT LABOR

52.222-19 – CHILD LABOR – COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES, DEC 2022

52.222-21 – PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES, APR 2015

52.222-26 – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

52.222-36 – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES, JUN 2020

52.222-50 – COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, NOV 2021

52.223-18 – ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING, JUN 2020

52.225-13 – RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES, FEB 2021

52.232-33 – PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER –SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT, OCT 2018

52.232-36 – PAYMENT BY THRID PARTY, MAY 2014

DFARS:

252.203-7005 – REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS, SEP 2022

252.204-7008 – COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS, OCT 2016

252-204-7015 – NOTICE OF AUTHOIRIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT, JAN 2023

252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

252.204-7017 – PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

252.204-7018 – PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (DEC 2019)

252-223-7008 – PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM, JAN 2023

252.225-7974 – REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIM (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) (FEB 2020)

252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.225-7000 – BUY AMERICAN—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE—BASIC (NOV 2014), NOV 2014

252.225-7001 – BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM—BASIC, JAN 2023

252.225-7007 - PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DEC 2018)

252.232-7010 – LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS, DEC 2006

252.237-7010 – PROHIBITION ON INTERROGATION OF DETAINEES BY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL, JAN 2023

252.244-7000 – SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL SERVICES, JAN 2023

252.246-7003 – NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES, JAN 2023

252.247-7023 – TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA, JAN 2023

                        (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):

FAR/DFARS:

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 SURVELLIANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-25 – PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VICEO SURVELLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 – COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

52.213-2 – INVOICES  (APR 1984)

52.232-40 – PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

252.204-7000 – DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.204-7023 – REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES (JUL 2021)
252.232-7003 – ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018)

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

FAR/DFARS Fill-in Clauses:
52.252-1 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 – CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

252.211-7003 – ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

252.232-7006 – WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

LOCAL CLAUSES:

APP – APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION URL

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

PAYMENT TERMS

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

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

                         (xv)  The following notes apply to this announcement: N/A

                        (xvi)  Offers are due five (5) business days after posting by 11:59 AM EST, at dale.m.brunson.civ@army.mil.

                        (xvii)  For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Ms. Dale M. Brunson, dale.m.brunson.civ@army.mil.