Purchase of Desktop Metal Studio Printer with non-laser/beam based additive manufacturing system with associated debinding and sintering components

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 7025

2. NAICS Code: 333244

3. Subject: Purchase of Desktop Metal Studio Printer with non-laser/beam based additive manufacturing system with associated debinding and sintering components.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-19-Q-0004

5. Set-Aside Code: NA

6. Response Date: 11/20/18

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Army Research Laboratory,
College Station ARL, TX 77843

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(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.

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 is Desktop Metal, Inc. 63 3RD AVE. Burlington, MA, 01803-4430. 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-19-Q-0004. This acquisition is issued as Request For Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101, effective October 26, 2018.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 333244. The small business size standard is 750 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) Purchase of Desktop Metal Studio Printer with non-laser/beam based additive manufacturing system with associated debinding and sintering components.

(vi) Description of requirements:

The contractor shall provide a Metal Powder 3D Printing System that meets the following characteristics:

- Shall use metal powders, instead of wires and foils for metal additive manufacturing in order to be compatible with specific ARL technologies.
- Shall allow for printing of green components (instead of laser, or other beam based) to allow for separation of printing, debinding and sintering stages of component production in order to allow for independent research into each of the critical stages for powder metallurgical part production.
- Shall using a non-powder-bed based printing method, effectively minimizing material usage and precluding powder recycling requirements.
- Shall be able to achieve a minimum layer resolution of 50 um
- Shall have a minimum build volume of ~ 12 L to build full-scale, "drop-in" components.
- Shall have a build support system with easily removable support structures in order to produce specific components with complex geometries.

Debinding System:

- Shall have separate solvent and thermal debinding steps to improve binder removal and increase purity of sintered components
- Shall not require external ventilation to minimize facility requirements while ensuring the safety of operators.
- Shall have a closed loop binder trap for safety concerns (e.g. solvent health and flammability concerns)

Sintering System:

- Shall have an operation temperature of at least 1400 °C in order to handle research grade materials including titanium, and specialty steels.
- Shall have a minimum usable sintering volume of 12L to sinter full-scale, "drop-in" components.
- Shall allow for a minimum unsintered part height of approximately 8" in order to print specific components.
(vii) Delivery is required by 7/30/2019. Delivery shall be made to ARL South location at Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas. The FOB point is ARL College Station, TX 77843.

(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: NA

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

(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 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 Representation (July 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 (Apr 2015),
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015),
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014),
52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015),
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011),
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008),
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (July 2013),
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

DFARS:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials,
252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
252.204-7008, Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors,
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium,
252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE
252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN -BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM
252.225-7012, PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES (DEC 2016)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports,
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments,
252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items,
252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

(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):

52.204-7 System for Award Management
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-16 --Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.
52.213-2, INVOICES (APR 1984)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
252.204-0009 Contract-wide: by Fiscal Year. (SEP 2009)

Full Text clauses:
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013);
252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DEC 2013);

LOCAL CLAUSES/INFORMATION BY FULL TEXT:
ACC - APG Point of Contact
Technical Point of Contact
SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
Type of Contract
Government Inspection and Acceptance
PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED) (JUNE 2016)
TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)
Receiving Room Requirements- APG Alternate I (JAN 2003)
DFARS Commercial Acquisition Provisions And Clauses (Mar 2015)
US Army Contracting Command (ACC-APG) - Adelphi Contracting Division Website
APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440- AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (OCT 2016)
REQUIRING ACCESS TO COMPUTER
SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES
WORK HOURS
ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
GOV'T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS
USE OF GOV'T FACILITIES
REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE
OPSEC ACCESS TO FACILITY
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as None.

(xv) Offers are due on 11/20/18 by 11:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST). via email to the Contract Specialist, Swati Jain, swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil

(xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist, Swati Jain, swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil

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