One (1) Covaris E220 Evolution Focused-Ultrasonicator and associated accessories

(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). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to Covaris, Inc., 14 H Gill Street, Woburn, MA 01801-1721 (CAGE: 483L7). 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 W911QX19Q0242. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05 is effective August 13, 2019.
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small
business size standard is 1000 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:
One (1) Covaris E220 Evolution Focused-Ultrasonicator (Item No. 500429)
• Chiller CH03 (Item No. 510040)
• Two (2) Year Maintenance Service Plan (Item No. 530149)
• Ancillary Installation and Training (Item No. 530013)
• Shipping and Handling
(vi) Description of requirements: See above
(vii) Delivery is required as follows: Delivery required within eight
(8) weeks after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to the Adelphi
Laboratory Center, Adelphi, MD, 20783-1197. Acceptance shall be performed at
the Adelphi Laboratory Center, Adelphi, MD, 20783-1197. The FOB point is
Destination.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -
Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, 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
(Deviation 2018-O0021) (Sep 2018) 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 (OCT 2016)
52.209-6: PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT' INTEREST WHEN
SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR
PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)
52.219-28: POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)
52.222-3: CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)
52.222-19: CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND
REMEDIES (OCT 2016)
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)
DFARS:
252.203-7005: REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF
FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011)
252.204-7011: ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011)
252.204-7015: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT
CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016)
252.223-7008: PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)
252.232-7010: LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)
252.244-7000: SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013)
252.247-7023: TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (APR 2014)
(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:
52.203-19: PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)
52.204-7, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
52.204-13, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE
52.204-16: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING
(JUL 2016)
52.204-18: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE
MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016)
52.232-40: PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS
SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)
252.203-7000: REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF
FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)
252.204-7000: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)
252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN STATUTE-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014)
252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
PROGRAM (DEC 2016)
252.232-7003: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND
RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)
FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES
52.252-1: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(FEB 1998)
52.252-2: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
252.232-7006: WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY
2013)
252.211-7003: ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)
ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES:
ACC-APG POINT OF CONTACT
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT
GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)
TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
RECEIVING ROOM - ALC
EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT
ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL
FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING
DUTY-FREE ENTRY
PAYMENT TERMS
(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and
Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A
(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: The
Government is contemplating a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Contract type for this requirement under the FAR Part 13 Simplified
Acquisition Procedures (SAP). In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract
financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.
(xvi) Offers are due on 5 September 2019, by 11:59 AM EST, at
adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil
(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please
contact Adrian Barber, 301-394-1503 / adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil
.