Purchase order for the acquisition of annual maintenance of a DCG Systems Meridian-IV Laser Scanning Microscope (LSM), with the option of two additional years of coverage.

AMENDMENT 0001: The purpose of this amendment to Solicitation W31P4Q-15-T-0122 is to provide three attachment files: 1. DFARS provision 252.209-7992 Representations by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law - FY-2015 Appropriations; 2. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP); 3. Performance Work Statement (PWS). The due date for this quote remains the same, 1:00p.m. CST, 21 JULY 2015.

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.

Solicitation number W31P4Q-15-T-0122 is being issued as a request for quote; however, the US Army Aviation and Missile Command intends to issue a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to DCG Systems, Inc., 3400 West Warren Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538. Authority cited: Statutory Authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), as implemented by paragraphs 6.302-1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) entitled - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83.

This requirement, which was previously purchased under purchase order # W31P4Q-14-P-0230, is for the acquisition of annual maintenance on specialized test equipment, specifically, a DCG Systems Meridian-IV Electronic Failure Analysis System, (also referred to as a Laser Scanning Microscope (LSM)), with the option of two additional years of maintenance coverage. The LSM is located in Building 7804, Redstone Arsenal, AL. The period of performance of the base year is from 31 August 2015 to 30 August 2016. The period of performance for option year one is from 31 August 2016 to 30 August 2017 and the period of performance for option year two is from 31 August 2017 to 30 August 2018.

The following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) will be included in the subsequent award:
- CLIN 0001 - Base Year Service CLIN - This CLIN will be issued for the annual maintenance for the base year.
- CLIN 0002 -Option Year One Service CLIN - This CLIN will be issued for the annual maintenance for the first option year.
- CLIN 0003 -Option Year Two Service CLIN - This CLIN will be issued for the annual maintenance for the second option year.
- CLIN 0004 - Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR) - See the attached Performance Work statement (PWS) for the CMR requirements.

The technical requirements for this action are contained in the attached PWS. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is also attached.

The place of delivery, acceptance and FOB point is:

US Army RDECOM, WDID
RDMR-WDS-W
POC: Mr. Michael Peebles
Building 7804 Patton Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

All items shall include shipping costs FOB Destination to Redstone Arsenal, AL. All quotes shall include delivery dates expressed in days or weeks from award date.

Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on Standard Form 1449 and will contain all clauses required by law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award.

The following FAR provisions/clauses are applicable to this requirement:
52.203-3 - Gratuities
52.204-7 - System for Award Management
52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
52.204-18 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items
52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items
o 52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
o 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
o 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
o 52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
o 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns
o 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Representation
o 52.222-3 - Convict Labor
o 52.222-19 - Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
o 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
o 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity
o 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans
o 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
o 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans
o 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons
o 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
o 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
o 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management
o 52.222-40 - Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
o 52.222-41 - Service Contract Labor Standards
o 52.222-42 - Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires
o 52.222-43 - Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment
o 52.222-55 - Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658
o 52.233-3 - Protest After Award
o 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.242-15 - Stop-Work Order
52.246-2 - Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed Price
52.246-4 - Inspection of Services -- Fixed Price
52.246-16 - Responsibility for Supplies
52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination

The following DFARS clauses are applicable to this requirement:
252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
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
252.225-7012 - Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006 - Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments
252.237-7010 - Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel
252.243-7002 - Requests for Equitable Adjustment
252.244-7000 - Subcontracts for Commercial Items
252.247-7023 - Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Other clauses may be included in the award if applicable. As defined in FAR 52.204-7, the successful offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award. Invoicing and payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006.

Offerors must fill-in the attached provision, DFARS 252.209-7992 - Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law - Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations, and submit with their quote.

Quotes are due no later than 1:00 pm (CST), 21 July 2015 in the contracting office. Electronic quotes are preferred, but fax quotes and mailed quotes will be accepted. Quotes may be submitted to MAJ Steven Dyer via email at steven.g.dyer3.mil@mail.mil or via facsimile at 256-876-1631, marked to the attention of MAJ Steven G. Dyer. If mailing responses, please allow at least two additional days for mail distribution on the arsenal, and send to:

ACC-RSA, CCAM-RDB
ATTN: MAJ Steven Dyer (256-842-0346)
Building 5400, Room B132
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NO FOREIGN PARTICIPATION IS ALLOWED. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. In the event multiple quotes are received, the quotes will be evaluated on the basis of lowest price, technically acceptable. All quotes should also include a copy of your commercial pricelist or price support along with your CAGE code, Taxpayer Identification Number, and DUNS number. Quotes/offers received after the specified due date and time will not be considered for award. For further information or questions regarding this solicitation, contact MAJ Steven Dyer via email at steven.g.dyer3.mil@mail.mil.