Ceramic Compression Specimens and Tungsten Carbide Loading Blocks

DISCLAIMER: 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. ATTENTION: 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) "Only One Responsible Source" which is: Bomas Machine Specialties, Inc 334 Washington Street Somerville, MA 02134 GENERAL: 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. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 effective 19-JAN-2017. The associated NAICS code is 332710. The small business size standard is 500 employees. CONTRACT LINE ITEMS: The following is a list of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001 - Ceramic Compression Specimens and Tungsten Carbide Loading Blocks (Shipping Charges Included) SPECIFICATIONS: See attachment titled "Technical Specifications". DELIVERY: Delivery is required within one hundred twenty (120) days after contract award. Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The FOB point is Destination, Aberdeen Proving Ground. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: I) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: N/A II) 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 III) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. IV) 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 V) 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: Cluases: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (July 2013) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (July 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation (July 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (March 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2015) 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 - Central Contractor Registration 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (May 2014) 52.245-1 Government Property (Jan 2017) 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014) 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (June 2013) 252.211-7007 Reporting of Government Furnished Property (Aug 2012) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (May 2011) 252.225-7001 Buy America Act and Balance of Payments Program (Dec 2012) +1 (555) 000-0000 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 (June 2013) +1 (555) 000-0000 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) Provisions: 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former Dod Officals (Nov 2011) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding covered Defense Information Controls (Aug 2015) 252.225-7000 Buy American Statute - Balance of Payments Program Certificate (June 2012) VI) 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): Clauses: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sept 2011) 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Sept 2015) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide-Area Workflow Payment Instructions APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG Point of Contact APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4411 Technical Point of Contact APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407 Type of Contract APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 Government Inspection and Acceptance (Sept 1999) APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418 Tax Exemption Certificate (Sept 1999) APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC-Level Protest Program (July 2011) APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4441 US Army Contracting Command (ACC-APG) Adelphi Contracting Division Website APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4423 Payment Office (Bankcard - Invoices Required) (Sept 2010) APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401ALT Receiving Room Requirements - APG ALTERNATE I (JAN 2003) Provisions: 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (July 2015) VII) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A. VIII) The following notes apply to this announcement: None IX) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Brett Bigbee, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov.