Added: Jun 24, 2008 9:00 am
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.
1. Class Code: 66
2. NAICS Code: 334516
3. FSC Code: 6625
4. Subject: Nanovea Micro Hardness Tester and Components
5. Solicitation Number: W911QX -08-T-0134
6. Set-Aside Code: N/A
7. Response Date: 02 July 2008
8. Place of Performance: US Army Research, Development & Engineering Command
Acquisition Center, Adelphi Contracting Division
ATTN: Shipping & Receiving, bldg. 434
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5001
9. 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. The solicitation number is W911QX-08-T-0134 and the proposed contract action if for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received before the closing date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This acquisition is a sole source to Micro Photonics Inc., 4972 Medical Center Circle, Allentown, PA 18106-9657. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-24, dated March 31, 2008. The associated NAICS code is 334516; the small business size standard is 500.
10. The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure:
CLIN 0001 Nanovea Micro Hardness Tester 1 each
CLIN 0002 Upgrade to full Micro-scratch testing system 1 each
CLIN 0003 Advanced Non-contact 3D Profilometry software 1 each
CLIN 0004 Sample heating and cooling stage 1 each
CLIN 0005 Acoustic Emission Sensor 1 each
CLIN 0006 Finite element analysis software 1 each
CLIN 0007 Objective Lens 10x 1 each
CLIN 0008 Indentor Holder 1 each
CLIN 0009 Berkovich diamond indentor 1 each
CLIN 0010 Vickers diamond indentor 1 each
CLIN 0011 Knoop diamond indentor 1 each
CLIN 0012 Rockwell C diamonds 3 each
CLIN 0013 Two day on-site installation and training 1 lot
CLIN 0014 Shipping and Handling
11. Description of requirements: N/A
12. Delivery is required 14 weeks after award of contract although offerors may propose an alternative delivery date, which may be considered. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, ATTN: Shipping & Receiving Bldg 434, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 and acceptance shall be performed at the same address. The FOB point is Destination.
13. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
14. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items is not applicable to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and DFARS 252-212-7000, 252-212-7001 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. 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.
15. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items and DFARS 252-212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions, Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 52.203-6; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-13; FAR 52.232-33; FAR 52.203-3; DDFAR 252.232-7003; DFAR 252.243-7002; DFAR 252.247-7023, and DFAR 252.247-7024. Clauses and provisions can be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov.
16. The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: ARL Provisions 52.004-4409; 52.004-4411; 52.005-4401; 52.011-4401; 52.032-4418; 52.032-4427, AMC-Level Protest Program (Oct 1996) and US Army RDECOMAC Adelphi Contracting Division Website http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/command_counsel/protestlink.htm. Provisions can be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist.
17. This acquisition is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
18. The following notes apply to this announcement: None
19. Offers are due 02 July 2008 by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, via e-mail to bonita.zander@arl.army.mil
20. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Mrs. Bonita Zander at bonita.zander@arl.army.mil.
