59--TI 950 UPGRADE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

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. (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. APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE (SEP 2003) 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 6.302. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to Hysitron, Inc. 9625 West 76th St. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA. 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 W911QX-15-T-0448. This acquisition is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334519. The small business size standard is 500 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 NanoDMA III Upgrate CLIN 002 Basic Support Agreement (vi) Description of requirements: The Government is currently in possession of a TI-950 that is in need of an upgrade (nanoDMA II to nanoDMA III), in order for state-of-the-art research being conducted at the Army Research Lab (ARL) to be continued. (vii) Delivery is required by NLT Twelve (12) weeks ARO. Delivery shall be made to Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE. (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: NONE, SEE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CLAUSE ABOVE. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, 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 NONE. (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: FAR: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (July 2013), 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug, 2013), 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (July 2013) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014), 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (March 2, 2015), 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements. 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (July 2013), DFARS: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure, 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information, 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors, 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7036, Buy American--Free (B) Trade Agreements-- Balance of Payments Program, 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, 252.237-7010, Prohibition On Interrogation Of Detainees By Contractor Personnel (Nov 2010) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items, 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues, 252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, (xiii) 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): 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications (Dec 2012), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) +1 (555) 000-0000 Contract-wide: by Fiscal Year. (SEP 2009) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1982) Full Text clauses: 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013); 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DEC 2013); APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG Point of Contact (Apr 2011); APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4411 Technical Point of Contact (Dec 2002); APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407 Type of Contract (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 Government Inspection and Acceptance (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418 Tax Exemption Certificate (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401Alt I Receiving Room Requirements- APG Alternate I (JAN 2003) APG-ADL-H.5152.237-4400 SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES (AUG 1999) APG-ADL-H.5152.237-4403 WORK HOURS (AUG 1999) ACC-APG 5152.237-4900 Acct For Contract Services (Aug 2013) APG-ADL-I.5152.212-4401 DFARS Commercial Acquisition Provisions And Clauses (MAR 2015) 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds (APR 1984) APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC Level Protest Program (Jul 2011) APG-ADL-C.5152.237-4400 Army Research Laboratory Non-Personal Services (JUL 2012) APG-ADL-D.5152.004-4400 Distribution Statement A (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as __N/A______. (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: NONE (xvi) Offers are due on 09/15/2015, by 11:59AM, at contact@example.gov . (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Jessica Camunez, +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov