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.

SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 325992

3. Subject: X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) System

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-14-T-0034

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A - Full and Open Competition

6. Response Date: 10 March 2014

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:
US Army Contracting Command - APG
Adelphi Contracting Division
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen, MD 21001 USA

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.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-14-T-0034. This acquisition is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 325992. The small business size standard is 500.

(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: A quantity of one (1) X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) system in accordance with the following Salient Characteristics below.

(vi) Description of requirements:
See Attachment 1 for the specification / salient characteristics.

(vii) Delivery is required for the X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) System within 240 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The FOB point is US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:
52.214-34, 52.214-35.

(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:
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical, Past Performance and Price.

The Technical element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications.

Past performance will be evaluated based on information provided by the offeror as to actual sales of the proposed product to industry or Government agencies. Past performance will consider the ability of the offeror to meet technical specifications, delivery schedules (with warranty fulfillment and maintenance reputation included as applicable). Offerors shall include 5 records of sales from the previous 12 months. Offerors shall identify a point of contact for each sale by providing a name and telephone number.

Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any).

Technical and past performance are of equal importance and when combined are significantly more important than price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price and to award without discussions.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations - Commercial Items with its offer.

(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:
52.203-3, 52.203-6, 52.203-6 ALT I, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-10, 52.215-20, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 252.203-7000, 252.203-7005, 252.204-7011, 252.209-7001, 252.215-7007, 252.215-7008, 252.223-7008, 252.225-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.226-7001, 252.232-7010, 252.247-7023, 252.232-7003, 252.243-7002, 252.244-7000, 252.247-7022, 252.247-7023, 52.204-4, 52.225-25, 252.204-0001, 252.211-7003, 252.211-7003 ALT I. This will be a Firm Fixed Price Award.

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply:
APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG Point of Contact (Apr 2011);
APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4411 Technical Point of Contact (Dec 2002);
APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407 Type of Contract (Sep 1999);
APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 Government Inspection and Acceptance (Sep 1999);
APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418 Tax Exemption Certificate (Sep 1999);
APG-ADL-H.5152.205-4401 Release of Information by Manufacturers, Research Organizations, Educational Institutions, and Other Commercial Entities Holding Army Contracts (Aug 2006);
APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401 Receiving Room Requirements - APG Alternate I (JAN 2003);
APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC-Level Protest Program (Jul 2011);

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as:
None.

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement:
Prices given in bids shall be in US dollars and valid through the time of payment (30 days after invoicing).

(xvi) Offers are due on 10 March 2014 , by 11:59 AM EST, via email to: [email protected].


(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact:
Cristina Watkins (301) 394-2529, [email protected]

Bid Protests Not Available