SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Quantum Cascade Laser w/ >100mW, 7-12um
- Notice Date
- 7/27/2018
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W911QY) Natick (SPS), 10 General Green Avenue, Building 1, Natick, Massachusetts, 01760-5011, United States
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- W911QY-18-Q-0029
- Archive Date
- 8/25/2018
- Point of Contact
- Alexander M. Ponusky, Phone: 508-233-6125
- E-Mail Address
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alexander.m.ponusky.civ@mail.mil
(alexander.m.ponusky.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 66 2. NAICS Code: 334516 3. Subject: Quantum Cascade Laser w/ >100mW, 7-12um 4. Solicitation Number: W911QY-18-Q-0029 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: 8/10/2018 7. Place of Delivery: Natick Soldier Systems Center 10 General Greene Ave Natick, MA 01760 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. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QY-18-Q-0029. 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 2005-99 dated 06/15/2018. (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) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001: 1 EA - Quantum Cascade Laser w>100mW 7-12um CLIN 0002: 1 EA - MCT Detector for >100mW inc, 7-12um CLIN 0003: 1 EA - Cooling System for >100mW laser CLIN 0004: 1 EA - Shipping charges for laser, detector and cooling system (vi) Description of requirements: The Natick Soldier Systems Center requires a rapid-scan, ultra-broadly tunable, mid-IR laser system (Tunable Quantum Cascade Laser). Model: MIRcat-QT (Daylight Solutions Inc.) or equivalent Salient Characteristics: 1. Requirements: a. General Specifications:  Tunable Quantum cascade laser w>100mW 7-12um  MCT detector for >100mW inc, 7-12 um  Cooling system for >100mW laser b. Specific Specifications for Tunable Quantum cascade laser:  Wavelength Range: 7 mm-11.5 mm  Central Wavelength Output Power: ≥ 150mW  Operating Mode: CW  Power/Energy Stabiliy: < 3% (1hr)  Polarization Type: Linear  Polarization Ratio: 100 : 1 or better  Operating Temperature: 15°C to 30°C  Power supply is adjustable: Yes  Power supply is US compatible: Yes (vii) The delivery date is 60 days after contract award. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at Natick, MA. The FOB point is Natick, MA. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: The Government will evaluate all proposals in accordance with the submission and evaluation criteria described herein. For "or equal" items, the offeror must demonstrate in their proposal how each of the required salient characteristics outlined in section vi (above) will be met. Responses to this announcement shall include: 1. A letter, signed by an authorized official of the Offeror, formally submitting the proposal and containing company name and address, Cage Code, DUNS Number, TIN, business size and type (i.e., large, small, small and disadvantaged, 8(a)certified, woman-owned small, HUB Zone certified small, or service disabled veteran-owned small business) for the applicable NAICS code, and Point of Contact information. 2. A pricing schedule containing the CLIN structure outlined in section v above that also contains a description of the item (to include applicable manufacturer and part numbers), and the price associated with that line item. As prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7004, interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) under the NAICS 541990. Representations and certifications must also be on record. These registrations can be done through the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The responses to this solicitation/synopsis shall be submitted VIA E-MAIL ONLY. Ensure that the e-mail is clearly marked to indicate its contents, the solicitation number, and the identity of the firm submitting. Proposals may be submitted in Word or PDF format only. Do not include links to websites in lieu of incorporating information into your proposal. See submission instructions in section xvi below. INFO. OTHER THAN COST/PRICE SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA Cost or pricing data is not required, but the contracting officer has requested information to help establish price reasonableness or cost realism. Such information is not considered cost or pricing data, and shall not be certified in accordance with FAR 15.406-2. 1. The information must consist of data to permit the contracting officer and authorized representatives to determine price reasonableness, e.g., information to support an elemental analysis of material and other direct costs, information to support an elemental analysis of direct labor and overhead/indirect rates and/or information on prices and quantities at which the offeror has previously sold the same or similar items. 2. Any information submitted must support the price proposed. Include sufficient detail or cross references to clearly establish the relationship of the information provided to the price proposed. Support any information provided by explanations or supporting rationale as needed to permit the contracting officer and authorized representatives to evaluate the documentation. The offeror's own format is acceptable unless the contracting officer determines that use of a specific format is essential. (ix) 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: BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to a single responsible offeror whose proposal represents the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer, and meets the submission requirements outlined in section viii above. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a single contract without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. (xi) 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: N/A (xii) 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: 52.203-18 - PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATIO (JAN 2017) 52.203-19 - PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017) 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2013) 52.209-6 -- PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENTS INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (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 (APR 2015) 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JULY 2014) 52.222-50 COMBATTING 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-- SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) 252.203-7995 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (NOV 2016) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (AUG 2013) 252.204-7011 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011) 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING OF UNCLASSIFIED CONTROLLED TECHNICAL INFORMATION 252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (FEB 2014) 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (MAY 2011) 252.225-7035 BUY AMERICAN - FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS - BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (WITH ALTERNATE I) 252.225-7036 BUY AMERICAN - FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS - BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (WITH ALTERNATE I) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUNE 2012) 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2014) 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (JUN 2013) (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIY CODE MAINTENANCE 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (Aug. 1996) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 252.204-0009 CONTRACT-WIDE: BY FISCAL YEAR 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as: N/A (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: N/A (xvi) Offers are due on 8/10/2018 by 1:00PM Eastern Time and shall be sent electronically to Alex Ponusky at alexander.m.ponusky.civ@mail.mil. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Alex Ponusky at alexander.m.ponusky.civ@mail.mil.
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