Solicitation number W31P4Q-18-Q-0149 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80.

The requirement is not a set aside. The associated NAICS code is 334513. The small business size standard is 750.

Description of the requirement is as follows: Solicitation is issued as a request for a Firm Fixed Price quote for the Procurement of the MKS 698A Baratron Heated, High Accuracy Differential Capacitance Manometers with Display.
Item Model Serial No.
High Accuracy Sensor 698A12TRA 698A12TRA
100 torr absolute full range,
With Swagelok 4VCR female
fitting for process connection,
0.05% Reading accuracy

High Accuracy Sensor 698A11TRA 698A11TRA
10 torr absolute full range,
with Swagelok 4VCR female
fitting for process connection,
0.05% reading accuracy

High Accuracy Sensor 698A01TRA 698A01TRA
1 torr absolute full range,
with Swagelok 4VCR female
fitting for process connection,
0.05% reading accuracy

Signal Conditioner/Display 670BD21 67BD21
with RS 232 Interface
(No longer offer the IEE488)

Cable CB-270-2 CB270-2
CB270-2-10 Cable, 10 ft.
length, 670B to 690/698.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under statutory 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This sole source acquisition will be awarded to the original equipment manufacturer, MKS Instruments, Inc. 6 Shattuck Rd. Andover, MA 01810 for the procurement of MKS 698A Baratron Heated, High Accuracy Differential Capacitance Manometers with Display. Reference the attached redacted Limited Sole Source Justification memo.

The place of inspection and acceptance is W80RA6. FOB is at Destination.

Shipping Address is as follows:
W80RA6
U.S. Army TMDE Activity-APSL
Attention: Bradley Nease
Building 5435, Fowler Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

Period of Performance: Not to exceed 30 days following receipt of order by the contractor or as otherwise negotiated by the Contracting Officer. Earlier completion is desired if at no additional cost to the government.

CLIN Structure is as follows:
CLIN 0001 TRA High Accuracy Sensor 100 torr absolute full range, With Swagelok 4VCR female fitting for process connection, 0.05% Reading accuracy

CLIN 0002 TRA High Accuracy Sensor 10 torr absolute full range, with Swagelok 4VCR female fitting for process connection, 0.05% reading accuracy

CLIN 0003 TRA High Accuracy Sensor 1 torr absolute full range, with Swagelok 4VCR female fitting for process connection, 0.05% reading accuracy

CLIN 0004 Signal Conditioner/Display RS 232 Interface

CLIN 0005 Cable 10 ft. length, 670B to 690/698.

Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply.

Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. The lowest price technically acceptable is the sole evaluation factor. Non cost factors are of equal importance to price.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply.

Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses may be cited as needed.

Terms and conditions for this requirement are consistent with customary commercial practices. Contract financing is not authorized. Payment shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), in Accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006.

DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and Instructions. Payment method shall be through Wide Area Work Flow.

DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions.

This a DPAS DO rated order.

Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotes are due no later than September 17, 2018 at 5:00 pm CST.

Evaluation Factors: The Contractor's quote must be determined acceptable in terms of the following:
(a) Price reasonableness.
(b) Use of original equipment manufacturer parts only, when required.
(c) Ability to implement MKS Instruments, Inc. - proprietary software or firmware upgrades per manufacturer's recommended schedule.

Quotes shall be submitted by email to Breanna Free, email: [email protected] and Adrian Epps, email: [email protected]. Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. QUOTES/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Breanna Free, email: [email protected] or Adrian Epps, email: [email protected].