The Government requires the procurement of COMSOL Multiphysics Software licenses.

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 7A 2. NAICS Code: 511210 3. Subject: The Government requires the procurement of COMSOL Multiphysics Software licenses. 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX21Q0004 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: 12/21/2020 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 6375 Johnson Road Building 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), 21005 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; proposals 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 Comsol, Inc., 100 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803-5043. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX21Q0004. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-02. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 511210. The small business size standard is $41.5 millions dollars. (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) (CLIN) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001 - EACH - Qty Six (6) COMSOL Multiphysics, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty Three (3) AC/DC Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) Acoustics Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) CAD Import Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) CFD Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) Composite Materials Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) Electrochemistry Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty Two (2) Heat Transfer Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty Three (3) LiveLink for MATLAB, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty Two (2) LiveLink for SOLIDWORKS, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty Two (2) Material Library, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) Multibody Dynamics Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty Five (5) Nonlinear Structural Materials Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) Optimization Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) Particle Tracing Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) RF Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) Semiconductor Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty Five (5) Structural Mechanics Module, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, License No. 1049031, subscription: through 12/31/2021. - Qty One (1) COMSOL Multiphysics, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user. This is a perpetual license. This is an addition to License No. 1049031. - Qty One (1) COMSOL Multiphysics, Floating Network License (FNL) for one (1) concurrent user, 1 month additional subscription. (vi) Description of requirements: See Section 8(v) above. (vii) Delivery is required by two (2) weeks after contract award. (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at APG, MD 21005. The FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE. (ix) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. (x) 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. (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items (selections within this clause are included in the Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment attached to this Solicitation), applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018) 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019) 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER'CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018) 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) (xii) 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): 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD) TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL) RECEIVING ROOM - APG PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL AWARD OF CONTRACT ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING PAYMENT TERMS (xiii) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A. (xiv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xv) Offers are due on 21 December 2020 by 11:59 AM ET, via email to Contract Specialist Swati Jain, swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil and Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@mail.mil. (xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist, Swati Jain, swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@mail.mil