Purchase of one FAVIMAT automated single fiber tension tester by Textechno

Class Code: 6030

2. NAICS Code: 334515

3. Subject: Purchase of one FAVIMAT automated single fiber tension tester by Textechno

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-18-T-0106

5. Set-Aside Code: NA

6. Response Date: 3/2/18

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Army Research Laboratory,
321 Colleran Road, MD 21005

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.

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 Measured Solutions INC 103 Pilgram RD, Greenville, SC 29607-5702. 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-18-T-0106. 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) 2005-96, effective 6 November 2017

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334515. The small business size standard is 750 employee.

(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) FAVIMAT automated single fiber tension tester
CLIN 0002 - Shipping

(vi) Description of requirements: One (1) FAVIMAT automated single fiber tension tester that meets the following requirements:

The contractor shall deliver one (1) automated single fiber testing system to Aberdeen proving ground(APG) that meets the following requirements:

1. Capable of measuring the following types of fibers: glass fibers, carbon fibers, polymer fibers (e.g., aramid, ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene).
2. Capable of measuring linear density of fibers.
3. Capable of measuring the tensile strength of the fibers.
4. Capable of measuring the modulus of the fibers.
5. Includes a computer with a DVD drive that includes the software necessary to control the instrument.
6. Has a load cell with a capacity of at least 220 centinewtons.
7. Capable of relaxation and creep testing.
8. On-site set up training and testing.

(vii) Delivery is required by Delivery is required within 45 days of contract award. Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The FOB point is Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

(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. 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),
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014),
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
252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure,
252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information
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
252.232-7003, 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):

52.204-16 --Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.
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
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
OPSEC ACCESS TO FACILITY

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

(xv) Offers are due on 03/2/2018 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