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SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- PHENOM XL Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Date: 8/7/2020 12:09:22 PM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI ADELPHI MD 20783-1197 USA
ZIP Code: 20783-1197
Solicitation Number: W911QX20Q0173
Response Due: 8/14/2020 8:59:00 AM
Archive Date: 08/29/2020
Point of Contact: Dale M. Brunson, Phone: 3013941200
E-Mail Address: dale.m.brunson.civ@mail.mil
(dale.m.brunson.civ@mail.mil)
Description: 1.� Class Code: 66 � 2.� NAICS Code:� 334516 � 3.� Subject:� PHENOM XL Scanning Electron Microscope � 4.� Solicitation Number: W911QX20Q0173 � 5.� Set-Aside Code: N/A � 6.� Response Date: Five (5) Business Days After Posting � 7.� Place of Delivery/Performance:� U.S. Army Research Laboratory �� 6375 Johnson Road, Building 321 �� Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD� 21005 � � 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. � 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 Nanoscience Instruments, Inc.; 10008 S. 51st Street, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ� 85044-5223 (CAGE Code: 3CT55). 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 W911QX20Q0173.� This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ). � �� (iii)� The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-08 July 14, 2020. � �� (iv)� The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. � �� (v)�� 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 � Scanning Electron Microscope, QTY 1 EA CLIN 0002 � Shipping, QTY 1 EA �� (vi) �Description of requirements: The Government requires a Scanning Electron Microscope as indicated in section v, shipped to APG, MD with the following specifications: The SEM shall have Cerium hexaboride filaments (CeB6) electron source of ~10x brighter than Tungsten (W) source resulting in higher imaging resolution and better image quality and ~30x longer life time than W. The SEM�s lifetime of the electron source shall not be shortened when operating in low vacuum. The SEM shall fit on a tabletop not exceeding 48� long by 24� wide. The SEM shall be equipped with all hardware and software for standard operation, data acquisition and analysis. The SEM shall be capable of imaging samples up to 100mm wide, 100mm long and 65mm tall. The SEM scan area shall be up to 100 mm x 100 mm. The SEM shall have image resolution up to 2048 x 2048 pixels or more. The SEM shall be equipped with a high definition backscatter detector. The SEM shall be equipped with an Everhart-Thornley secondary electron detector. The SEM shall have capability for energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. Capability shall include both hardware and data acquisition and data analysis system. � �� (vii) Delivery is�11 weeks after contract award.� Delivery shall be made to U.S Army Research Laboratory, 6375 Johnson Road, Building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD� 21005. The FOB point is U.S. Army Research Laboratory, APG, MD. � �� (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: � FAR: 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) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 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) DFARS: *252.203-7005: REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) *252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016) 252.204-7015: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016) *252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES�REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) *252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES�REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) 252.204-18 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (DEC 2019) 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013) 252.225-7974 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIAITON 2020-O0005)(FEB 2020) 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013) 252.246-7008 SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC PARTS (MAY 2018) 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (APR 2014) �� (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): FAR/DFARS: *52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) *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) 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AN CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES: 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (JUN 2016) *52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) *52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES: ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT *INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED) TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL) RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS � ALTERNATE I (APG) *EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL *AWARD OF CONTRACT *ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE *FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING *PAYMENT TERMS �� (xiii)� This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A. (xiv)� The following notes apply to this announcement:� In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. � �� (xv)� Offers are due on five (5) business days after posting, by 11:59 AM EST, by email to Contract Specialist, Dale Brunson dale.m.brunson.civ@mail.mil. � �� (xvi)� For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist, Dale Brunson dale.m.brunson.civ@mail.mil. �
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Place of Performance: Address: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA; Zip Code: 21005; Country: USA
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66 -- PHENOM XL Scanning Electron Microscope