The procurement of - Dielectric Laser Mirrors

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 67 2. NAICS Code: 334413 3. Subject: Notice of Intent to Sole Source: The procurement of "Dielectric Laser Mirrors". 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-15-T-0261 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: 31 August 2015 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: US Army Contracting Command - APG Adelphi Contracting Division Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1138 USA 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. APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 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 Twinstar Optics. Address: 6741 Commerce Avenue, Port Richey, FL 34668-6815. 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 W911QX-15-T-0261. 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 2005-83. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334413. 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: Dielectric Laser Mirrors (vi) Description of requirements: Dielectric Laser Mirrors with following specification: All dielectric mirrors require more than 99% transparency simultaneously at 2700-3000 and 3800-4200 nm ranges, and at the same time more than 90% transparency at 980nm spectral range, while the antireflection coating requires better than 99.5% reflectivity to ensure high efficiency of operation. The very high reflectivity, > 99.5%, is critical for achieving efficient laser operation and reduced SWAP (size, weght and power) (vii) Delivery is required within four (4) weeks of award. Delivery shall be made to Army Research Laboratory (ARL), 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1138 USA. Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1138 USA. 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) 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, 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 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: 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2013) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2014), 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (OCT 2010), 52.222-50 - Combatting Trafficking in Persons 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-- System for Award Management 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) 252.204-7011 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (FEB 2014) 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (MAY 2011) 252.225-7035 Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program Certificate (with Alternate I) 252.225-7036 Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUNE 2012) 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2014) 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (JUN 2013) (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all local clauses can be found in the attached ACC-APG Adelphi Local Clauses Full Text document): 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference +1 (555) 000-0000 Contract-wide: By Fiscal Year 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013) 52.004-4409 ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT (APR 2011); 52.016-4407 TYPE OF CONTRACT (SEP 1999); 52.032-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (SEP 1999) 52.046-4400 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (SEP 1999); 52.005-4401 RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY MANUFACTURERS, RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES HOLDING ARMY CONTRACTS (AUG 2006); 52.011-4401 RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - ALC (SEPT 1999) APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (JUL 2011) APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4441 US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) - ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A. (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: N/A. (xvi) Offers are due on 31 August 2015, by 11:59PM, at contact@example.gov. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Swati Jain, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov. Please note: NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.