One (1) Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Extension Upgrade Package with a probe reference channel for a Government-owned Ultrafast Systems HELIOS transient absorption spectrometer (Model: HE-8000-NIR; Serial Number: HE-102)

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; quotes 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 Ultrafast Systems LLC, 8330 Consumer Court, Sarasota, FL, 34240-7868 (CAGE: 6HYD5). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, the Government will consider all quotes received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX19Q0132. 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 2019-02, Effective 6 May 2019. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 333314. The small business size standard is 500 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 One (1) Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Extension Upgrade Package with a probe reference channel for a Government-owned Ultrafast Systems HELIOS transient absorption spectrometer (Model: HE-8000-NIR; Serial Number: HE-102) (vi) Description of requirements: - Spectral coverage range up to 2400 nanometers (nm) - Compatible with existing Government-owned Ultrafast Systems HELIOS transient absorption spectrometer components (vii) Delivery shall be made to ARL/ALC, Shipping and Receiving, Building 102, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197 USA. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at ARL/ALC, Shipping and Receiving, Building 102, 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197 USA. The FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, 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 - Notice of Intent to 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 (Deviation 2018-O0021) (Sep 2018) 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 and DFARS provisions incorporated by Reference: FAR 52.203-18, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016) FAR 52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016) FAR 52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016) FAR 52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017) FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015) FAR 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016) FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990) FAR 52.223-22 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION GOALS-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2016) FAR 52.225-25 TRADE AGREEMENTS (AUG 2018) FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) DFARS 252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) DFARS 252.203-7996 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION 2016-O0003) DFARS 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.225-7035 ALT IV BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014) ALTERNATE IV FAR and DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference: FAR 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) FAR 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015) FAR 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015) FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) FAR 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2018) FAR 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) FAR 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) FAR 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) FAR 52.222-50 COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015) FAR 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) FAR 52.225-8 DUTY-FREE ENTRY (OCT 2010) FAR 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) FAR 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) FAR 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013) FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) FAR 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014) FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004) FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991) FAR 52.247-64 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S. - FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS (FEB 2006) FAR 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991) DFARS 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEP 2013) DFARS 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) DFARS 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) DFARS 252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (MAY 2016) DFARS 252.225-7036 Alt IV BUY AMERICAN -- FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2016) ALTERNATE IV (DEC 2016) DFARS 252.225-7048 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018) DFARS 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) DFARS 252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991) DFARS 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.246-7008 SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC PARTS (OCT 2016) DFARS 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: FAR 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (AUG 2018) FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) DFARS: DFARS 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS: ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED) TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - ALC ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL AWARD OF CONTRACT 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: Prices given in bids shall be in U.S. dollars and valid through the time of payment (30 days after invoicing). In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xvi) Offers are due on five (5) Days After Posting by 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) and shall be sent electronically to Contract Specialist Adrian Barber, adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil and Acquisition Specialist Nicole Propst, nicole.l.propst.ctr@mail.mil. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist Adrian Barber, adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil and Acquisition Specialist Nicole Propst, nicole.l.propst.ctr@mail.mil.