Packing and Crating of Liquid Scintillation Counting Systems for Shipment to OCONUS

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-0077 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). 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 811219. The small business size standard is $20.5 million. Description of the requirement is as follows: Solicitation is issued as a request for a Firm Fixed Price quote for the preparation, packing and crating, by Perkin Elmer Health Sciences as the original equipment manufacturer, of two (2) Tri-Carb Liquid Scintillation Counting Systems, PerkinElmer Model B291000, Serial Numbers SGTC37140422 and SGTC41140432. The units shall be prepped for shipment by an authorized factory technician and then packed and crated for shipment from Redstone Arsenal, AL to US Army facilities at Camp Carroll, Korea. US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, intends to issue a sole source contract to the original equipment manufacturer, Perkin Elmer Health Sciences. 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 place of inspection and acceptance is W80RA6. FOB is at Destination. Shipping Address is as follows: (Standard commercial packaging and shipping is sufficient for this requirement) W80RA6 U.S. Army TMDE Activity Nuclear Counting Laboratory Building 5417, Jungermann Road Attention: Mr. Charles Johnson or Dr. Shen Zhu Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Period of Performance: The period of performance for this requirement is 30 days after contract award, or as negotiated by the Contracting Officer. CLIN Structure is as follows: CLIN 0001 Prepare, Pack and Crate, quantity 2 each, Perkin Elmer Model B291000 Tri-Carb Liquid Scintillation Counting Systems for Overseas Shipment (per attached PWS) CLIN 0002 Contract Manpower Reporting (per attached PWS), Quantity 1 ea. 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. 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. Quotes are due no later than 11 May 2018. EVALUATION FACTORS: The Contractor's proposal must be determined acceptable in terms of the following: A. price reasonableness B. technical compliance with the PWS (to include Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements) Quotes shall be submitted by email only to maggie.g.bevis.civ@mail.mil. Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. QUOTES/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Maggie Bevis, 256-876-5209, email maggie.g.bevis.civ@mail.mil or Adrian Epps, 256-876-4912, email adrian.l.epps.civ@mail.mil.