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.

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W911QY-12-T-0013 and is issued as a request for quote. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334516. The small business size standard is 500 employees; however, full and open competition applies to this solicitation.

Chemical Biological Medical Systems (CBMS) through the Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Natick Division, is soliciting quotes from contractors with the capability of furnishing Cytometers (see attached CLIN).

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition without addenda. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, Alternate I and DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition without addenda; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items.

The following clauses cited within FAR 52.212-5 apply: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Era and Other eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18,Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses cited within 252.212-7001 apply: 52.203-3 Gratuities; 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders; 252.219-7003 Small, Disadvantaged and Woman-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, and 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following DFAR clauses also apply: 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7004, Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I, 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment , 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting, 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans, 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving , 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration

The closing date for this solicitation is 25 June 2012 at 1700 Eastern Standard Time. All quotations must be received via e-mail no later than the time specified. All questions pertaining to this RFQ must be in writing and be submitted via e-mail and received by the Point of Contact identified below no later than 1700 hours EST on 22 June 2012. The email addresses for submission of all quotations and questions is [email protected] . All questions must be addressed only to the Point of Contact listed below. Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price contract(s) under FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedure.

Award is expected to occur on or before 27 June 2012. Estimated delivery date for this contract is projected to be 27 August 2012.

Submit inquiries regarding this procurement to: Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Natick Division
110 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4300. Contact by email is
[email protected].

Contracting Office Address:
Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Natick Division
110 Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, MD 21702-4300
Place of Performance:
Frederick, MD.

Point of Contact(s):
Leo Fratis, [email protected]

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