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63--This is a combined synopsis/solicitation W911SR-11-R-0023 for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

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The contract involves the sole-source procurement of specialized X-Ray inspection systems from Smiths Detection, Inc. for the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center to support United States Secret Service mission enhancements. Smiths Detection, as the original equipment manufacturer, will provide four HI-SCAN 7555aTIX and one HI-SCAN 180180-2is X-Ray Inspection Systems, including their installation, training, and removal of existing equipment. The systems are unique in their ability to integrate with the currently deployed Smiths Detection equipment, a critical factor tied to national security and process improvements. Delivery is scheduled within 12 to 16 weeks after the order receipt, with FOB destination shipping to the USSS facility in Washington, DC. This acquisition is conducted under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement with justification for other than full and open competition due to a single responsible source capable of fulfilling the government’s exact technical and operational needs. The contract mandates standard commercial packaging, origin inspection and acceptance, adherence to safety standards prohibiting hazardous or sensitive materials, and compliance with numerous federal clauses related to commercial items, contract modifications, and statutory requirements. Although this synopsis invites all responsible sources to submit capability statements by June 10, 2011, the government retains full discretion over competition decisions. The procurement supports key defense and security objectives under the NAICS code 334511, applicable to the manufacture of electronic and optical equipment.

General Info

Sole-source procurement of five specialized X-Ray systems from Smiths Detection for US Secret Service.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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PostedJun 7

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

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OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

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Full Description

The proposed contract will cover the purchase of a specialized X-Ray detection system. The Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends to award a sole source contract to Smiths Detection, Inc. located at 60 Columbia Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07960-4526. The contractor shall provide upgraded X-Ray detection equipment for Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC). Using equipment other than the equipment specified will cause an unacceptable modification in the effective evaluation of United States Secret Service (USSS) process improvements, which has significant national security implications. This equipment is designed to integrate with existing Smiths Detection equipment and no other equipment can integrate with the existing equipment. The delivery date will be 12-16 weeks after receipt of order. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334511 and size standard of 750 employees. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is implemented by FAR 6. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Smiths Detection Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The item numbers included in this order are as follows: HI-SCAN 7555aTIX X-ray Inspection System, HI-SCAN 180180-2is X-ray Inspection System, shipping, installation, training, and removal of existing Smiths Detection X-Ray equipment. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS/STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Description of Items. 1.1 Specific Items. The government has a requirement to purchase specialized X-Ray Inspection System to upgrade and integrate with existing Smith Detection Inspection equipment to support the ECBC and USSS mission. 1.1.1 CLIN 0001. (HI-Scan 7555a Tix X-ray System) quantity: 4. 1.1.2 CLIN 0002. (HI-Scan 180180-2is X-ray Inspection System quantity: 1 2. Shipping/Packaging. Contractor shall utilize standard commercial packaging. FOB is Destination to: USSS/SSD ATTN: Rufus Brown/ IAN Elder 245 Murray Lane, SW BLDG T-5 Washington, DC 20223 3. Inspection/Acceptance: Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin. 4. Delivery Schedule. Delivery shall be 12-16 weeks after contract award. 5. Safety Considerations. The contractor shall not use any sensitive items, hazardous items, chemical agents, carcinogens, or perform any microbiological and/or biomedical work in the performance of this contract. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES 52.247-34 FOB Destination 52.247-35 FOB Destination, within consignee's premises 52.247-48 FOB Destination-Evidence of Shipment 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (the following clauses within this clause apply: 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-27, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222 37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232 33, 52.233-3, 52.233 4,) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (the following clauses within this clause apply: 52.203-3, 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7008, 252.225-7012, +1 (555) 000-0000, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, 252.247-7024) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating for this effort is DO-C9. This is sole source procurement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by 10 June 2011, which shall be considered. Interested parties with questions or comments regarding this notice or the planned procurement should be emailed to contact@example.gov by close of business on 10 June 2011. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.