Repair & Calibrate Keysight PNA-L Network Analyzer, Model N5230A & Keysight Oscilloscope Mainframe, Model # 86100C

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-0012 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The solicitation document, 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 334513. The small business size standard is 750 employees. Description of the requirement is as follows: Solicitation Number W31P4Q-18-Q-0012 is issued as a request for a Firm Fixed Price quote for the repair and calibration of multiple equipment manufactured by Keysight Technologies of Englewood, CO. The US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, intends to issue a sole source contract to the original equipment manufacturer, Keysight Technologies of Englewood, CO. 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 the 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. Recommended CLIN Structure is as follows: 0001 PNA-L Network Analyzer, Model N5230A, S/N SG45000135, QTY 1 0002 Oscilloscope Mainframe, Model 86100C, S/N SG45030101, QTY 1 0003 Contractor Manpower Reporting, QTY 1 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 - APSL Attention: Mr. Minh Hoang/Mark Fitzgerald Building 5435, Fowler Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5400 The requiring activity requests the contract have a period of performance not to exceed 30 days after receipt of the order (ARO) for the repair, if the equipment is already at the contractor facility for evaluation, and not more than 35 days after contract award if the equipment is not already at the facility for evaluation. Earlier return delivery is desired if at no additional cost to the government. 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. DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions. This is 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 5:00 pm CST on the 20th November 2017. EVALUATION FACTORS: The Contractor's proposal must be determined acceptable in terms of price reasonableness, technical compliance with the PWS (to include compliance with accredited calibration Z540 Traceable, with data), use of original equipment manufacturer parts only, when required, and ability to implement Keysight-proprietary software or firmware upgrades per manufacturer's recommended schedule. and turn-around-time (30 Days ARO). Quotes shall be submitted by email only to Shannon.n.shelton.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 Shannon Shelton 256-876-3515 or Shannon.n.shelton.civ@mail.mil.