SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) LABORATORY SPRAY DRYER INCLUDING ON-SITE MAINTENANCE REPAIR - A02 - Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment
- Notice Date
- 8/9/2018
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W911QX) Adelphi, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building 601, Adelphi, Maryland, 20783-1197, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX-18-R-0050
- Archive Date
- 9/1/2018
- Point of Contact
- Swati Jain, Phone: 3013940045
- E-Mail Address
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swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil
(swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- A02 - Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment 1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-18-R-0050 2. Title: 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) LABORATORY SPRAY DRYER INCLUDING ON-SITE MAINTENANCE REPAIR 3. Classification Code: 66 4. NAICS Code: 334516 5. Response Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the FedBizOpps.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation. 6. Description: One (1) laboratory spray dryer and maintenance repair that meets the following requirements: a. Shall be capable of spraying both aqueous and solvent-based oxide and non-oxide advanced ceramic suspensions of submicron particles b. Shall include one (1) borosilicate-based glassware chamber and cyclone c. Shall include two (2) full sets of replacement glassware and connections d. Shall include two (2) fluid nozzles with a diameter of 0.7 millimeters (mm) and 1.4 mm e. Shall include one (1) variable speed peristaltic pump for material feed f. Shall be capable of maximum evaporation capacity of 1.0 liter per hour (l/hr) of water g. Shall be capable of maximum airflow capacity of 30 cubic meters per hour (m3/h) h. Shall be capable of inlet temperature range from 50-220 degrees (°) Celsius (C) i. Shall be capable of power supply voltage of 210-240 Volts (V) alternating current (AC) 60 Hertz (Hz) and current not to exceed 13 amps (A). j. Shall be a benchtop system with a maximum overall height no greater than 120 centimeters (cm) and no greater than 85 cm in width or depth k. Shall include one (1) each; both an inlet and outlet filter l. Shall include one (1) physical operating manual m. Shall include a two (2) year warranty with onsite repair and maintenance Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13.105, 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. NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED: THIS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE THAT WILL CONVERT TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IF NO ACCEPTABLE OFFERS ARE RECEIVED FROM RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE COMPETITIVE IN TERMS OF MARKET PRICES, QUALITY, AND DELIVERY. IF ONLY ONE ACCEPTABLE OFFER IS RECEIVED FROM A RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL CONSIDER AWARDING DIRECTLY TO THAT FIRM, PRIOR TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NO AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO CONVERT THE SOLICITATION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. IF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IS DISSOLVED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE LARGE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND, REGARDLESS OF BUSINESS SIZE; HOWEVER, THEY MUST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FIRST, AND FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS NOT MET. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99 effective 15 June 2018. For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees. Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: 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: Quantity of one EACH (1) Laboratory Spray Dryer to include on-site maintenance Specifications/Requirement: • Shall be capable of spraying both aqueous and solvent-based oxide and non-oxide advanced ceramic suspensions of submicron particles • Shall include one (1) borosilicate-based glassware chamber and cyclone • Shall include two (2) full sets of replacement glassware and connections • Shall include two (2) fluid nozzles with a diameter of 0.7 millimeters (mm) and 1.4 mm • Shall include one (1) variable speed peristaltic pump for material feed • Shall be capable of maximum evaporation capacity of 1.0 liter per hour (l/hr) of water • Shall be capable of maximum airflow capacity of 30 cubic meters per hour (m3/h) • Shall be capable of inlet temperature range from 50-220 degrees (°) Celsius (C) • Shall be capable of power supply voltage of 210-240 Volts (V) alternating current (AC) 60 Hertz (Hz) and current not to exceed 13 amps (A). • Shall be a benchtop system with a maximum overall height no greater than 120 centimeters (cm) and no greater than 85 cm in width or depth • Shall include one (1) each; both an inlet and outlet filter • Shall include one (1) physical operating manual • Shall include a two (2) year warranty with onsite repair and maintenance Delivery: Delivery is required within 14 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD, 21005-5066. Acceptance shall be performed at the U.S. ARL-APG. The FOB point is Destination (U.S. ARL-APG). Clauses: I. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. II. 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: Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The Contracting Officer determines that past performance need not be evaluated because these items are commercial in nature and therefore, anyone in the market place would be able to satisfactorily provide them. The technical acceptability 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. Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any). III. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. IV. 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 V. 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 (JUL 2013); 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT' INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013); 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014); 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV2011); 52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET ASIDE OF OFFERS 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 (JAN 2014); 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015); 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007); 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014); 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FAR 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) VI. 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 2015); 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2015); 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS 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); 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992); 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012); 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2011), 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013); 252.246-7006 SAFETY OF FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND EQUIPMENT ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT; TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT; TYPE OF CONTRACT; GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE; TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL); RECEIVING ROOM - APG; ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL; PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD); PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS; DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES; EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL; AWARD OF CONTRACT; FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING; PAYMENT TERMS; ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES; GOV'T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS; USE OF GOV'T FACILITIES; VII. This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as Not Applicable. The following notes apply to this announcement: Offers shall be in U.S. dollars and valid through the time of payment (30 days after invoicing). Offers are due at 11:59 AM EST, Friday, August 17, 2018 via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the FedBizOpps.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation, joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@mail.mil (cc. Daniel.s.han.ctr@mail.mil) Place of Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066. Set Aside: INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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