Intent to Sole Source: One (1) Video Image Correlation (VIC)

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Classification Code: 66 2. NAICS Code: 334516 3. Subject: One (1) Video Image Correlation (VIC) - 3-Dimensional (3D) Digital Image Correlation (DIC) System and Accessories 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-18-Q-0128 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: Seven (7) days after posting by 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Logistics Warehouse Building 321 6375 Johnson Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 8. (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 Correlated Solutions, Inc., 121 Dutchman Blvd, Irmo, South Carolina 29063-8330. 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-0128. This acquisition is issued as a notice of intent to sole source. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular AC Number/Effective Date: 2005-99 / 16 July 2018 (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 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 Qty: One (1) Unit: Each Video Image Correlation (VIC) - 3- Dimensional (3D) Digital Image Correlation (DIC) System and Accessories (vi) Description of requirements: C.1 Background and Objective The Army Research Laboratory's Weapons and Materials Research Directorate requires one (1) Video Image Correlation (VIC) - 3-Dimensional (3D) Digital Image Correlation (DIC) System and Accessories C.2 Requirement SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. (vii) Delivery shall be made to US Army Research Laboratory, Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The FOB point is destination, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. (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 (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 - 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2016) - 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) - 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) - 252.204-7011 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) - 252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN STATUTE-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014) - 252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2016) - 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) (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): FAR - 52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017) - 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2016) - 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016) - 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) - 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (JAN 2017) - 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2015) - 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) - 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) - 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) - 52.252-2 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) DFARS - 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) - 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) Adelphi Special Instructions - ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT - SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE - TYPE OF CONTRACT (Reference: 52.216-1) - GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE - TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE - PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS - RECEIVING ROOM - APG - EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL - AWARD OF CONTRACT - TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS - INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST/PRICE - ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE - FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING - PAYMENT TERMS (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as None (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: : In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xvi) Offers are due Seven (7) days after posting by 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time at tlatoani.e.salinas.ctr@mail.mil (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Tlatoani Salinas, tlatoani.e.salinas.ctr@mail.mil, 301 394 0752.