U.S. Army RDECOM Thin Film Measurement System
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.
The contractor shall provide supplies to the Research and Development Command, Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground on a firm fixed price basis. Specific tasks include the delivery of a thin film measurement system as outlined in the contract technical specifications.
The combined synopsis/ solicitation number is W91ZLK-14-T-0528.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-74, effective 30 May 2014. This requirement is a total small business set aside. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price purchase order for the following requirement:
This project includes the delivery of a thin film measurement system that is capable of measuring film thickness from 1nm to 20 m using non-destructive means. Technical specifications of the thin film measurement system are included in the technical specifications. The Government contemplates a firm fixed price (FFP) contract vehicle, and shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service provider performing services herein. Period of performance shall be from date of award to delivery at end user. Travel will be at the contractor's own expense.
NOTES to offerors: Offers shall note the award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable with special consideration to past performance. Special consideration to past performance means that if the Government discovers that a prospective contractor has had negative past performance on Government contracts they may be disqualified from the competition.
Provide a firm fixed price quotation that itemizes all necessary labor, equipment and delivery costs.
See the attached technical specifications (TS) for the required specifications. Respond to all items in the TS.
Please provide any questions no later than July 7th, 2014 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.
Quotations must be signed, dated and received by 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, July 14th, 2014 via email to [email protected] at the Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Installation Contract Division (ACC-APG-AICD), Attention: CPT Adam Stover, Bldg 6001 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-3013.
All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM online at www.sam.gov. For questions concerning this Request for Quotation contact CPT Adam Stover, Contracting Specialist, via email at [email protected].
The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference:
FAR 11.304, Acceptable Material and Clause 52.211-5.
FAR 23.3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data and Clause 52.223-900
FAR 23.11, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messages While Driving and Clause
DFARS 223.71, Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials and Clause 252.223-7006
FAR 36.507, Permits and Responsibilities and Clause 52.236-7
FAR 36.513, Accident Prevention and Clause 52.236-13
FAR 52.202-1, Definition
FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities
FAR 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees
FAR 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
FAR 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures
FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management
FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment
FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal
FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3, Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items.
FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Jan 2014)
FAR 52.216-24, Limitation of Government Liability
FAR 52.216-25 Contract Definitization
FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns
FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting
FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Disabled Veterans
FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era
FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Person
FAR 52.223-11, Ozone Depleting Substances
FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
FAR 52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting
FAR 52.223-14, Toxic Chemical Release Reporting
FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase
FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran- Certification
FAR 52.232-1, Payments
FAR 52.233-1, Disputes
FAR 233-2, Service of Protest
FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award
FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer
FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items
FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination
DFARS 252.201-7000, Contracting Officers Representative
DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A Central Contractor Registration
DFARS 252.204-7008, Requirements for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Items
DFARS 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership
DFARS 252-211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation
DFARS 252-225.7006, RFID
DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payment Program
DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
DFARS 252.225-7015, Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools
DFARS 52.225-7021, Trade Agreements
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (JUL 1999) (APG 52.0229-4100) Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax.
AMC-LEVEL PROTEST (NOV 2008)
If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution.
HQ Army Materiel Command
Office of Command Counsel
9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527
Facsimile number: (703) 806-8866 or 8875
Packages sent by FedEx, UPS, or other delivery service should be addressed to:
HQ Army Materiel Command
Office of Command Counsel
Room2-1SE3401
1412 Jackson Loop
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527
The AMC-level protest procedures are located on the Internet. If Internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-level protest procedures.
http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp
The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil.
Adam Stover, 4438614757
ACC-APG-TENANT CONTRACTING DIV
