Waters/Texas Instruments Discovery 25 Differential Scanning Calorimeter and Discovery 550 Thermogravimetric Analyze

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Army Contracting Command-Redstone is soliciting a quote. In order for a quote to be accepted, the vendor must provide historical pricing data such as copies of previous invoices or purchase orders to support fair and reasonable pricing. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number W31P4Q-23-Q-0011 is to be a Sole-Source procurement to TA Instruments-Waters L.L.C. of New Castle, DE in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) for soliciting from a single source in that the circumstances of the contract action make only one source reasonably available. The corresponding NAICS code for this procurement is 334516. The US Army Contracting Command-Redstone is soliciting a quote from TA Instruments-Waters L.L.C., for the purchase of the following item:

The contractor shall provide the following items as specified in the table below:

Additionally, this equipment must meet the requirements stated below:

Part Number

Part Description Quantity

Part# 973700.904 DISCOVERY DSC25 W/AUTOSAMPLER AND MDSC 1

Part# 972503.901 DISCOVERY FINNED AIR COOLING ASSY (FACS) 1

Part# 972007.901 RCS90 DISCOVERY DSC 120V 60HZ 1

Part# 200266.001 RCS GAS DRYER 1

Part# 999800.780 LIFETIME SPRT PLAN DSC25(P) TGA55 1

Part# 956500.902 DISCOVERY TGA 550 AUTO STANDARD 1

Part# 251471.002 4-PORT BROADBAND ROUTER 1

Part# 999800.781 LSP PLAN TMA450 TGA550 SDT650 DMA850 1

Part# 957571.901 KIT PAN HT PT 100 L 1

Part# 924500.901 THERMAL / RHEOLOGY COMPUTER 1

Part# 924119.901 MONITOR FLAT PANEL 24 IN 1

Part# 999800.528 THERMAL INSTALL & TRAINING FEE 1

• Software compatible with current FCDD-AMT-MPE TA instruments to be able to view and load historical ARP data files.
• Modular to allow for future add-ons (Mass Spectrum detector) if needed.

The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06. 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. Provision 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation; Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial items; Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; Clause 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons; Clause 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; Clause 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; and Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports are applicable to this acquisition. Other clauses may be included in the award if applicable. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and quotation which shall be considered by the agency. In the event more than one quote is received, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement, price, and delivery. All items shall include shipping costs FOB Destination to Redstone Arsenal, AL. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow. Responses are due no later than 3:00 PM (local time), 12 May, 2023. Electronic quotes are required. Responses must be submitted to: jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil.