Quantum Cascade Diode Laser

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION SB1341-16-RQ-0819 2209 cm-1 Quantum Cascade Distributed Feedback Diode Laser This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89 effective 8/15/2016. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees. This acquisition uses unrestricted competition procedures. Responsible quoters shall provide pricing for the following line item. All equipment must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Line Item 0001: Quantity two (2) each, 2209 cm-1 Quantum Cascade Distributed Feedback Diode Laser meeting all specifications in accordance with the Statement of Specifications inclusive of F.O.B Destination shipping and warranty. Delivery The system must be delivered within 15 weeks of the date of award. The items shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination to: NIST, Building 221, Room A06, Stop 8320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of Federal holidays. Delivery will be coordinated with the NIST Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). FOB DESTINATION MEANS: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD The Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is the lowest price, technically acceptable quotation. Technically acceptable means that the Contractor provides a system that meets the minimum requirement specified in the Statement of Specifications. If a quoter does not indicate how its proposed equipment meets a certain minimum requirement, NIST will determine that it does not. Price will be evaluated to determine that total price is consistent with the technical portion of the quotation and is a fair and reasonable overall price to the Government. REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS All Contractors shall submit the following: 1. For the purpose of evaluation of Technical Acceptability: Documentation that confirms the contractor is capable of providing the equipment specified in the statement of specifications. Quoters shall include a copy of the quoted system's manufacturer's specifications. 2. A firm-fixed-price quotation for each Line Item as specified in the Contract Line Items, and a total firm fixed-price inclusive of all required line items. 3. A completed version of all required solicitation provisions (see attached provisions/clauses document). 4. If the contractor objects to any of the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation, the contractor shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" [Contractor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)]. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to identify in their quote any exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. If the contractor does not include such a statement, the submission of a quotation in response to this solicitation will be regarded as the Contractor's acceptance of the Government's terms and conditions for inclusion into the resultant purchase order. 5. Quoters shall provide an active DUNS # for the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Quoters must have an active registration at www.SAM.Gov to be considered for award. Please note that this procurement IS NOT being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If a contractor submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the contractor's FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation; DUE DATE FOR QUOTATIONS E-mail quotations are required. All quotations must be submitted via e-mail to Don Graham, Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov. Submission must be received not later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday 14 September 2016. A quotation shall be considered received when it is received in the electronic inbox of Don Graham not later than the date and time identified herein. All questions regarding this notice must be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, 12 September 2016. Questions submitted after this date may not be addressed by the Government prior to the quotation submission deadline. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The clauses and provisions applicable to this solicitation can be found under Applicable Clauses & Provisions. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at https://farsite.hill.af.mil or www.acquisition.gov/far. The full text of a CAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at https://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/. ATTACHMENTS: The following attachments apply to this solicitation: 1. The Statement of Specifications 2. Applicable Clauses & Provisions