Compact Ion Mobility Spectrometer for Methyl Salicylate

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. Solicitation number W31P4Q-18-Q-0175 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. The requirement is not a set aside. The associated NAICS code is 541715. The small business size standard is 1,000.. Description of the requirement is as follows: Solicitation Number W31P4Q-18-Q-0175 is issued as a request for a Firm Fixed Price quote to purchase the following, (1) Compact, non-radioactive, ion mobility spectrometer for methyl salicylate testing. The contractor shall apply applicable factory-proprietary software and firmware updates at intervals required by the original equipment manufacturer. The US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, intends to issue a firm fixed price contract to the original equipment manufacturer by the Washington State University of Pullman, 240 French Administration Bldg, Pullman, WA 99164. The statutory authority allowing for solicitation to a single source for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (g)(1)(A), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) titled - Soliciting from a single source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The Government intends to use the policies and procedures of FAR Part 12 in conjunction with those at FAR Part 13 for this effort. The U.S. Army TMDE Activity, Redstone Arsenal, AL (Acceptance DODAAC): W80RA6) shall be responsible for the receiving, inspection and acceptance requirements of DFAS Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for all units. Contractor is authorized to return-ship and invoice individual units in WAWF as completed to decreased turn-around-time for return of the unit to its origin. The requiring activity requests the contract have a period of performance not more than 30 days from the date of contract award, if the equipment is already at the contractor facility for evaluation, and not more than 365 days after contract award if the equipment is not already at the contractor facility for evaluation. Earlier return delivery is desired if at no additional cost to the government. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply. Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. The lowest price technically acceptable is the sole evaluation factor. Non cost factors are of equal importance to price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply. Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses may be cited as needed. Terms and conditions for this requirement are consistent with customary commercial practices. Contract financing is not authorized. Payment shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), in Accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006. DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and Instructions. Payment method shall be through Wide Area Work Flow. DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions. This a DPAS DO rated order. Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. Proposals are due no later than September 10, 2018. The Contractor's proposal must be determined acceptable in terms of (a) price reasonableness, (2) technical compliance with the PWS (to include compliance with accredited calibration (Z540 Traceable, with data).and (c) turn-around-time (not more than 30 days from the date of contract award, if the equipment is already at the contractor facility for evaluation, and not more than 35 days after contract award if the equipment is not already at the contractor facility for evaluation. Earlier return delivery is desired if at no additional cost to the government). Proposals shall be submitted by email only to heather.j.mcmurtray.civ@mail.mil Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. PROPOSALS/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Heather J. McMurtray, 256-842-1729, email at heather.j.mcmurtray.civ@mail.mil or Adrian Epps, email: Adrian.l.epps.civ@mail.mil. Primary Point of Contact: Heather J. McMurtray heather.j.mcmurtray.civ@mail.mil Phone: 256-842-1729 Secondary Point of Contact: Adrian Epps, Contracting Officer adrian.l.epps.civ@mail.mil Contracting Office Address: BLDG 5303 SPARKMAN Center Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-5090 United States Place of Contract Performance: Washington State University of Pullman 240 French Administration Bldg Pullman, WA 99164 United States