1. Class Code: U

2. NAICS Code: 611310 Size Standard: $27,500,000.00

3. Subject: Industrial Membership to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Center fo Space, High-performance, and Resilient Computing (SHREC)

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX19Q0120

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 24 April 2019

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Rd
Adelphi, MD 20783

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; quotes 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 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is The University of Pittsburgh; 3520 Fifth Ave; Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3320; Cage Code: 1DQV3. 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 W911QX19Q0120, 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 (FAC) 2019-01.

(iv) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) (CLIN) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

CLIN 0001: One (1) EACH Annual Industrial Membership to NSF SHREC
CLIN 0002 Option Year 1: One (1) EACH Annual Industrial Membership to NSF SHREC
CLIN 0003 Option Year 2: One (1) EACH Annual Industrial Membership to NSF SHREC
CLIN 0004 Option Year 3: One (1) EACH Annual Industrial Membership to NSF SHREC

(v) Description of requirements: The United States (U.S.) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires one (1) annual Industrial Membership to NSF SHREC, to include three (3) subsequent option years

(vi) Delivery is required by 30 May 2019. Delivery shall be made to:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Rd
Adelphi, MD 20783

Acceptance shall be performed at:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Rd
Adelphi, MD 20783

The FOB point is:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Rd
Adelphi, MD 20783

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None.

(ix) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

(x) 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.

(xi) 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:

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2016)
52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT' INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)
52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)
52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)
52.222-19 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (OCT 2016)
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)
52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 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 (JUL 2013)
52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014)

See B01 - Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (for Combo Synopsis - Solicitation) for applicable clauses within DFARS 212.301

(xii) 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):

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)
52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016)
52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)
52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)
252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)
252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)
252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)
252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

See B01 - Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (for Combo Synopsis - Solicitation) for applicable Local Clauses

(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 24 April 2019 by 11:00am EST via email: [email protected].

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Solomon Raphael, Contract Specialist, [email protected].