SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Gas Physisorption Analyzer; delivery, install, and support - Attachements
- Notice Date
- 8/19/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W911QX) Adelphi, 2800 POWDER MILL RD, ADELPHI, Maryland, 20783-1197, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX-16-T-0342
- Archive Date
- 9/13/2016
- Point of Contact
- Cristina M. Watkins, Phone: 3013942529, DeAnna M. Sivage, Phone: 5756784963
- E-Mail Address
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cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil, deanna.m.sivage.civ@mail.mil
(cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil, deanna.m.sivage.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Evaluation Criteria PWS Provisions and Clauses Full-Text (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. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-16-T-0342. This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89 effective 15 August 2016. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 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: Gas Physisorption Analyzer and delivery CLIN 0002: Installation and User Familiarization CLIN 0003: Support Plan (vi) Description of requirements (also attached): C.1 Background The Ceramic and Transparent Materials Branch (CTMB) of the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires delivery, installation, and user familiarization to Government Personnel of a new Gas Physisorption Analyzer at ARL's Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). Furthermore, CTMB requires a product support plan which will provide an extended warranty of the new instrument with parts, labor, and travel expenses of the repair. C.2 Objective The Contractor shall complete delivery, installation, and user familiarization to Government Personnel of the Gas Physisorption Analyzer. The Contractor shall provide extended warranty, parts, labor, and travel expenses for repair of the unit as necessary C.3 Equipment Requirement C.3.1 The Contractor shall deliver a Gas Physisorption Analyzer that meets the following requirements within eight (8) weeks after date of contract (ADC): C.3.1.1 Shall possess three-station physical adsorption analyzer with continuous vapor pressure (Po) reading for determining specific surface area and pore size distribution of varied ceramic powders. C.3.1.2 Shall possess ability to use nitrogen (N2), argon (Ar), CO2 (carbon dioxide), CO (carbon monoxide), butane or other non-corrosive gases. Instrument shall either be able to use krypton (Kr) or be upgraded to use krypton as a measurement gas. C.3.1.3 Shall measure surface areas as low as 0.01 meters squared per gram (m2/g) using nitrogen and measure pore size distributions from 17 to 5000 angstroms (Å). C.3.1.4 Shall possess a variety of techniques and data outputs including: C.3.1.4.1 Single-point BET (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller) surface area C.3.1.4.2 Multi-point BET surface area (able to dictate number of data points) C.3.1.4.3 Adsorption Isotherms C.3.1.4.4 Desorption Isotherms C.3.1.4.5 Langmuir surface area C.3.1.4.6 BJH (Barrett-Joyner-Halenda) mesopore volume C.3.1.4.7 Micropore volume & area C.3.1.4.8 Total pore volume C.3.1.4.9 Pore Size distributions from 17 - 5000 angstroms (Å) C.3.1.4.10 deBoer t-plot etc. (statistical thickness) C.3.1.4.11 αs plot, micropore surface area C.3.1.4.12 Reference Isotherms C.3.1.4.13 Heat of Adsorption C.3.1.4.14 F-Ratio Plot C.3.1.4.15 Density functional theory analysis including: Freundlich &Temkin, Dubinin-Astakhov, Dubinin-Radushkevich C.3.1.5 Shall perform at least three (3) independent sample analyses C.3.1.6 Shall possess pressure transducer calibration traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards C.3.1.7 Shall possess real-time performance indicators C.3.1.8 Shall possess flexible free space and pressure modes C.3.1.9 Shall have six (6) separate port degassing stations for sample preparation, separate from measurement apparatus C.3.1.10 Shall have a method to maintain cryogen level on sample tube allowing for a minimum of twelve (12) hours of unattended analysis C.3.1.11 Shall have two (2) stage mechanical vacuum pump and corresponding hoses C.3.1.12 Shall possess comprehensive characterization of microporous carbons C.3.1.13 Shall ensure report editing and simple data export. Shall be able to convert and analyze previously collected data from the current instrument that is being replaced. (Micromeritics Accelerated Surface Area and Porosimetry System (ASAP) 2010) C.3.1.14 Shall include several accessories needed for long term use of the instrument including: C.3.1.14.1 Sample tube kits C.3.1.14.2 Sample preparation system for prepping a minimum of four (4), with a maximum of six (6), samples at a time via gas flow method C.3.1.14.3 Pressure regulators C.3.1.14.4 Regulator expansion kit C.3.1.14.5 Shatter proof analysis dewar C.3.1.14.6 Operators manual C.3.1.15 Shall complete installation, user training, extended warranty and maintenance/service plans are available C.4 Installation and User Familiarization Requirement C.4.1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools and supplies to perform successful installation, user familiarization on the Gas Physisorption Analyzer at ARL within four (4) weeks of section C.3 system delivery. C.4.2 The Contractor shall supply a trained Technician to perform the installation and user familiarization of the Gas Physisorption Analyzer at ARL to two (2) Government Personnel within four (4) weeks of section C.3 system delivery. C.4.3 The Contactor shall cover all travel costs and labor for the trained Technician supplied to perform the installation, user familiarization, and support plan services C.5 Support Plan Requirement C.5.1 The Contractor shall provide a Support Plan for a minimum of one (1) year. C.5.2 The Contractor shall require access to ARL for a maximum of one (1) week, in order to repair equipment upon inoperability. C.5.3 The Contractor shall coordinate with the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) in order to identify dates and times for all work that shall be performed at AGP, MD. The Contractor shall propose the dates and times, and the TPOC will either approve or reject them. C.5.4 The Contractor shall provide technical support for inquiries from ARL personnel. C.5.5 The Contractor shall provide technical services for the operation of the equipment that includes but not limited to: C.5.5.1 Assistance via telephone, email, or internet regarding set-up C.5.5.2 Configuration, use, and troubleshooting of hardware in standard applications. C.5.6 The Contractor shall provide replacement parts for all instrument parts initially bought with the instrument, upon inoperability, and these parts shall be covered under the product support plan. (vii) Period of Performance is eight (8) weeks after date of contract (ADC). Delivery shall be made to Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, APG, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, 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: N/A (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: Evaluation Criteria - Supplies (Tradeoff) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical, Past Performance and Price. The Technical element of the evaluation will first be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. Those offers that meet or exceed the stated performance characteristics and specifications will then be evaluated in terms of technical aspects above the minimum requirements and of those aspects not addressed in the solicitation performance characteristics and specifications that would be most beneficial to the Government. In particular, the Government is willing to trade-off on price for offerors that exceed the following performance characteristics/specifications and/or delivery time: Micropore and/or mesopore measurement and analysis Six degassing stations, separate from the measurement apparatus Method to maintain cryogen level on sample tube allowing up to 24 hours of unattended analysis Delivery <1 month from receipt of order Support Plan/Warranty longer than minimum of one year The trade-off on price for offerors that meet or exceed the listed criteria justifies a price increase. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets or exceeds the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. Past performance will be evaluated based on information provided by the offeror as to actual sales of the proposed product to industry or Government agencies. Past performance will consider the ability of the offeror to meet technical specifications, delivery schedules (with warranty fulfillment and maintenance reputation included as applicable). Offerors shall include six records of sales from the previous six months. Offerors shall identify a point of contact for each sale by providing a name and telephone number. Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any). Technical and past performance are of equal importance and when combined are significantly more important than price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price and to award without discussions. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.212-3 ALT I, 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: N/A (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 (July 2013), 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug, 2013), 52.219-6 Notice Total Small Business Set Aside (Nov 2011), 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (July 2013), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 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 (July 2014), 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015), 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (July 2013), 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), 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Dec 2015), 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011), 252.204-7012 Limitations on the use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (Dec 2015), 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014), 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System-Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations. (Jun 2015), 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013), 252.225-7036 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Alt I (Aug 2016); 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012), 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (Dec 2006), 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013), 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Aug. 1992). (xiii) 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): Full Text: APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG Point of Contact (Apr 2011); APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4411 Technical Point of Contact (Dec 2002); APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407 Type of Contract (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 Government Inspection and Acceptance (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418 Tax Exemption Certificate (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401AT Receiving Room Requirements- APG Alternate I (Jan 2003); 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; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DEC 2013); 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013); Incoproated By Reference: 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2015); 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2015); 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013), 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 252.204-0009 Contract Wide: By Fiscal Year (Sep 2009); (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 29 Aug 2016 by 1700 Eastern Time (ET), via email to Cristina Watkins, cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil, CC deanna.m.sivage.ctr@mail.mil. Please reference solicitation number W911QX-16-T-0342 on any correspondence. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Cristina Watkins, cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil, CC deanna.m.sivage.ctr@mail.mil. Please reference solicitation number W911QX-16-T-0341 on any correspondence.
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- Address: Army Research Laboratory (ARL), APG, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005, United States
- Zip Code: 21005
- Zip Code: 21005
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