COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
1. Class Code: 66 40
2. NAICS Code: 334516
3. Subject: One (1) X-ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (XEDS) system and one (1) Electron Back Scattered Diffraction (EBSD) component and all corresponding software to attach to the FEI NanoSEM 600 scanning electron microscope and extended warranty.
4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-21-Q-0085
5. Set-Aside Code: N/A
6. Response Date: Five (5) Days After date of posting.
7. Place of Delivery:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Logistics Warehouse, Building 321
6375 Johnson Road
Aberdeen Proving Ground 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.
INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
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 13.501(a). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is EDAX, LLC., 9 McKee Drive Mahwah NJ, 07430-2105 (CAGE:IDCY0). 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-21-Q-0085. This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ)
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The business size standard is 1,000 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: PV5600/E-SU-Vel-SU;TEAMTM Pegasus Integrated EDS-EBSD with Octane Elite Super and VelocityTM Super. Includes: Octane Elite Super Silicon Drift Detector, VelocityTM Super EBSD Camera, TEAMTM EDS Enhanced Software Suite, TEAMTM EBSD Software Suite, PRIASTM Detector for VelocityTM,OIM AnalysisTM v8 Software, Neighbor Pattern Averaging and Reindexing, Beam Control and Data Acquisition Package - Scan Generator with Embedded DPP, Z4-i9 Analyzer, 24" Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor
CLIN 0002 (Option): PV8914/Neptune/ Pegasus/XRF PM; Extended Warranty Year (Yr) 2 Pegasus, (Multi-Unit Discount Included)
CLIN 0003 (Option): PV8914/Neptune/ Pegasus/XRF PM; Extended Warranty Yr 3 Pegasus, (Multi-Unit Discount Included)
CLIN 0004 (Option): PV8914/Neptune/ Pegasus/XRF PM; Extended Warranty Yr 4 Pegasus, (Multi-Unit Discount Included)
CLIN 0005 (Option): PV8914/Neptune/ Pegasus/XRF PM; Extended Warranty Yr 5 Pegasus, (Multi-Unit Discount Included)
(vi) Description of requirements: One (1) X-ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (XEDS) system and one (1) Electron Back Scattered Diffraction (EBSD) component and all corresponding software to attach to the FEI NanoSEM 600 scanning electron microscope and extended warranty.
(vii) Delivery is required by 60 Days After Contract Award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The FOB point is Destination.
Evaluation Criteria Lowest Price Technically Acceptable
(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: None.
(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. None.
(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:
FAR:
52.203-3, GRATUITIES (APR 1984)
52.203-6, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP 2006)
52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018)
52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT' INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)
52.219-8, UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2018)
52.219-28, POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020)
52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)
52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-O0019)
52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)
52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)
52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015)
52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)
52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB 2016)
52.222-40, NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)
52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2020)
52.222-54, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (OCT 2015)
52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)
52.225-13, RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)
52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018)
DFARS:
252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011)
252.204-7008, COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)
252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016)
252.204-7016, COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)
252.204-7017, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)
252.204-7018, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (DEC 2019)
252.204-7019, NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)
252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)
252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)
252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017)
252.225-7012, PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES (DEC 2017)
252.225-7052, RESTRICTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN MAGNETS AND TUNGSTEN (OCT 2020)
252.232-7010, LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)
252.243-7002, REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (DEC 2012)
252.244-7000, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013)
252.246-7008, SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC PARTS (MAY 2018)
252.247-7023, TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (FEB 2019)
(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):
FAR:
52.204-7, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)
52.204-13, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)
52.204-16, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)
52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)
52.232-40, PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
52.204-25 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
DFARS:
252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)
252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)
252.204-7012, SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016)
252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)
ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES
ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT
AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A
GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)
RECEIVING ROOM APG
ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
GOV'T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS
USE OF GOV'T FACILITIES
EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT
ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL
PAYMENT TERMS
52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998)
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998)
252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)
252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)
(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A
(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.
(xvi) Offers are due on five (5) Days after date of postingat Zachary.a.dowling2.ctr@mail.mil
(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Zachary Dowling, Zachary.a.dowling2.ctr@mail.mil.
