Biometric Data Collection Wearable Wristbands

(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. INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE 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 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Empatica SRL (Via Enrico Stendhal 36, Milano, Milano, 20144, Italy, NCage Code: AM364). 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-18-Q-0073. 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 2005-101, effective 20 July 2018. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334510. The small business size standard is 1250 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: Quantity 25 (EACH) Empatica E4 wristband Rev.2 - E4 5+ (vi) Description of requirements: Quantity 25 Empatica E4 wristband Rev.2 - E4 5+ (vii) Delivery is required by six (6) weeks after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, 6375 Johnson Road, Building 321, Aberdeen, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Destination. 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: N/A - Sole Source (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: 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: 52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (OCT 2016) 52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 52.222-50, COMBATING 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-CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JUL 2013) 52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) DFARS: 252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) 252.204-7008, COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016) 252.204-7011, ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011) 252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016) 252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) 252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013) 252.232-7010, LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.244-7000, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013) 252.246-7008, SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC PARTS (OCT 2016) 252.247-7023, TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (APR 2014) 252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) (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): 52.204-16, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) 52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) 52.232-40, PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) +1 (555) 000-0000, CONTRACT-WIDE: BY FISCAL YEAR (SEP 2009) 252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) 252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE TYPE OF CONTRACT GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL) RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - ALTERNATE I (APG) DUTY-FREE ENTRY EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL AWARD OF CONTRACT DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS INFO. OTHER THAN COST/PRICE ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT PAYMENT TERMS (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 01 August 2018, by 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), at contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Stephen Oliver, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov; or Ariel Amey, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov.