Maintenance and Service Agreements for HPLC and GC Instrumentation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with procedures at FAR Part 13 procedures under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, and 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. The solicitation number is W911QY-22-R-0009 and this solicitation is hereby issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation including any attachments may be as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation including any attachments may be downloaded from SAM.gov at website SAM.gov. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside procurement. The most applicable NAICS code associated with this project is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment [except Automotive and Electronic] Repair and Maintenance). The small business size standard is $8,000,000.00. To be eligible for contract award, offers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a Small Business under NAICS code of 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment [except Automotive and Electronic] Repair and Maintenance). The small business size standard is $8,000,000.00. This written solicitation is issued in accordance with the FAR Subpart 12.603(b) - Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items. A Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items) will not be used for issuing this solicitation, however the Government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract from this solicitation using the SF1449. FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions, please see www.acquisition.gov. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government anticipates award will be made to the - responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best overall value to the Government, based on the results of a complete and thorough Government evaluation of proposals in accordance with (IAW) the evaluation criteria set forth herein. (See FAR Subpart 9.104 for a description of the standards prospective contractors must meet to be determined - responsible.) The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, therefore the initial offer should contain the best offer, however the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. The Government also reserves the right to not award any contract in the event that no proposals are considered to be in the best interest of the Government. The Period of Performance is anticipated to be 12 (twelve) months followed by 4 (four), 12 (twelve) month options. The projected start date is 10 December 2021. Place of Performance is Combat Capabilities Development Command-Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760. Proposals in response to this solicitation are due by 03 December 2021 at 3:00 PM EST, and shall be submitted electronically to Chris Welsh at Richard.c.welsh2.civ@army.mil and Joe Cooper at joseph.p.cooper5.civ@army.mil. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TIMELY PROPOSAL EXACTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT INTHE OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL BEING REJECTED AS UNACCEPTABLE OR NONCOMPLIANT, AND THEREFORE INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD CONSIDERATION. See Attachments 1-6 below