One (1) Optp-Digital Upright Microscope package

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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.

(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.

APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400(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) quote mark Only one responsible source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. quote mark The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Leco Corporation, 3000 Lakeview Aveune, St. Joseph, MI 49085-2396. 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-15-T-0218.

This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) / Notice of Intent to Sole Source.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are
those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-81.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 333314 The small business size standard is 500

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

SEE APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE PROVISION.

CLIN 001 - One (1) Opto - Digital Upright Microscope
CLIN 002 - Motorized Stage
CLIN 003 - DSX 40X Objective Lenses
CLIN 004 - DSX 10X Objective Lenses
CLIN 005 - Super - HDR imaging Module
CLIN 006 - 20X Bright Field Polarized Objective
CLIN 007 - 50X Bright Field Polarized Objective
CLIN 008 - 5X Bright Field Polarized Objective
CLIN 009 - DSX 3D Measuring Module
CLIN 010 - DSX particle Analysis Module
CLIN 011 - Transmitted LED Illuminator
CLIN 012 - Software Digital Acquisitionand Enhanced Measurement
CLIN 013 - On-site Training

(vi) Description of requirements:

QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT
1 Opto-Digital Upright Microscope Each
1 Motorized Stage Each
1 DSX 40X Objective Lenses Each
1 DSX 10X Objective Lenses Each
1 Super-HDR Imaging Module Each
1 20X BrightField/DarkField Polarized Objective Each
1 50X BrightField/DarkField Polarized Objective Each
1 5X BrightField/DarkField Polarized Objective Each
1 DSX 3D Measuring Module Each
1 DSX Particle Analysis Module Each
1 Transmitted LED Illuminator Each
1 Software, Digital Acquisition & Enhanced Measurement Each
4 On-Site Training Hour

(vii) Delivery is required by 60 days after contract award.

Delivery shall be made to: US Army Research
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001
Acceptance shall be performed at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
The FOB Destination: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001

(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 are not applicable to this acquisition. APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, 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:


52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP 2006) ALTERNATE I (OCT 1995) ;
52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2013) ;
52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013) ;
52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (MAY 2012) ;
52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)
52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (June 2003) ;
52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2014) ;
52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999) ;
52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) ;
52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (OCT 2010) ;
52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2009) ;
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-SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) ;
52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (Aug 1996) ;
52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (Oct 2004) ;
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) ;
252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) ;
252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) ;
252.204-7011 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011) ;
252.209-7001 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A TERRORIST COUNTRY (JAN 2009) ;
252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013) ;
252.225-7002 QUALIFYING COUNTRY SOURCES AS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2012) ;
252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES (FEB 2013) ;
252.225-7021 TRADE AGREEMENTS ;
252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS, AS PRESCRIBED IN 232.7102 ;
252.244-7000, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS, AS PRESCRIBED IN 244.403 ; 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (JUN 2013)


(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all local clauses can be found in the attached ACC-APG Adelphi Local Clauses Full Text document):

52.232-1 PAYMENTS (Apr 1984) ;
52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (Feb 2002) ;
52.232-11 EXTRAS (Apr 1984) ;
52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (Oct 2008) ;
52.233-1 DISPUTES (July 2002) ;
52.244-6 SUBCONTRACT FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Dec 2009) ;
52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (Jan 1991) ;
52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011) ;
52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) ;
52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-- REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2012)
52.243-1 CHANGES-FIXED PRICE (AUG 1987)
52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES - FIXED PRICE (AUG 1996) ; 52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES (APR 1984) ;
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 (JUN 2011) ;
252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) ;
252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)
APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT (APR 2011) ;
APG-AD-B.5152.204-4411 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (DEC 2002) ;
APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407 TYPE OF CONTRACT (SEP 1999) ;
APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (SEP 1999) ;
APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (SEP 1999) ;
APG-ADL-H.5152.205-4401 RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY MANUFACTURERS, RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES HOLDING ARMY CONTRACTS (AUG 2006) ;
APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401ALT RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - APG ALTERNATE I (JAN 2003)

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

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: None

(xvi) Offers are due on: 05 August 2015 by 3:00 pm (EST), at: nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact: Nathlie M. Hicks, TelephoneNumber: 301-394-3985, nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil