Synthetic Biology Research

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 and quotes are being requested.

Requisition Number W912HZ22Q0016 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with intent to award as a single contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07. This requirement is under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541714 with a Size Standard of 1000.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg MS 39180-6199 has a requirement for a researcher to investigate the use of synthetic biology to design bioenabled materials for sensing, environmental processing, sustainable cementing materials and development of novel sense and respond materials.

Delivery Location:

USACE ERDC

3909 Halls Ferry Road

Vicksburg, MS 39180

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible offeror whose quote is responsive to the solicitation and determined to be the best value and most advantageous to the Government. Each quote will be evaluated for technical capability, past performance and price.

FAR Provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management

FAR Provision 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

FAR Provision 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

FAR Provision 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer.

FAR Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Supplement to FAR 52.212-5:  The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition:  52.222-3, 52.219-6, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33.

FAR Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2011)

Supplement to FAR 252.212-7001:  The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003.

FAR Clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR Clause 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination

The following additional FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation:

52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance

52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representation And Certifications

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

52.225-25 Prohibition On Engaging In Sanctioned Activities Relating To Iran-Certification

52.233-3 Protest after Award

52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former DoD Officials

252.203-7002 Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights

252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation Of Former DoD Officials

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information

252.209-7999 Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Deviation 2012-O0004)

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items

252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments

The following additional FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by full text and apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation:

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses

252.204-7011 Alternative Line-Item Structure

252.211-7003 Item Identification And Valuation

Quotes are due no later than Friday, September 23, 2022 by 3:00 PM (Central Time Zone):  Quotes must be provided in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.  Past performance information is required to be submitted for evaluation (52.212-1(b)(10)).  Quotes will be accepted by email only to: Sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil. For information concerning this solicitation contact Sonia Boyd via email at the above email address.