SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Large Capacity Steam Autoclave
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2021 11:57:54 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333994
— Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI ADELPHI MD 20783-1197 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX-Q-0099
- Response Due
- 4/13/2021 8:59:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 04/28/2021
- Point of Contact
- Dale M. Brunson, Phone: 3013941200
- E-Mail Address
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dale.m.brunson.civ@mail.mil
(dale.m.brunson.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- 1.� Solicitation Number: W911QX-Q-0099 2.� Title: SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR Large Capacity Steam Autoclave 3.� Classification Code: �66 4.� NAICS Code: �333994 5.� Response Date: �Five (5) Business Days After Posting 6.� Description: Disclaimer: 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. NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED: THIS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE THAT WILL CONVERT TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IF NO ACCEPTABLE OFFERS ARE RECEIVED FROM RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery. If ONLY ONE ACCEPTABLE OFFER IS RECEIVED FROM A RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN, THE CONTRACTING oFFICER WILL CONSIDER AWARDING DIRECTLY TO THAT FIRM, PRIOR TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NO AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO CONVERT THE SOLICITATION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. IF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IS DISSOLVED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE LARGE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND, REGARDLESS OF BUSINESS SIZE; HOWEVER, THEY MUST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE first, AND FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS NOT MET. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 issued 10 March 2021. For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 333994.� The small business size standard is 500 Number of Employees. Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: 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:� One (1) Large Capacity Steam Autoclave Specifications/Requirement: Large-Capacity Steam Autoclave that meets the below requirements: The autoclave chamber shall have a minimum capacity of 150 liters (L). The autoclave shall be capable of steam sterilization of at least 15 pound per square inch (psi) of steam and a temperature of 120 Celsius (�C) (248 Fahrenheit (�F)). The equipment shall not draw more than 50 ampere (amps) of current at peak utilization (208 Volt (V) 3-phase). Equipment shall be able to discharge water into a sink drain hookup. No floor drain will be provided. The temperature of the water discharge shall not exceed 60�C (140�F). The equipment shall run entirely on steam that it generates itself. No steam hookup will be provided. The instrument will be supplied with ordinary city water. The instrument will not be hooked up to distilled water, or water that has been softened. If the instrument requires purified or softened water, the instrument shall include its own water purification or water softening system. The equipment shall offer pre-cycle vacuum, post-cycle vacuum, and gravity cycle settings for the sterilization of solid consumables to prevent condensation. The equipment shall offer liquid cycles to sterilize media for the culturing of microorganisms. The equipment shall include a High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance (HEPA) filtration system for the returning air following cycle completion. The equipment shall include cabinet insulation. If compressed air is required, the instrument shall have its own compressor. The equipment shall be Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRLT) or American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) listed. The equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed. The equipment shall include a locking door that cannot be opened during a sterilization cycle. The equipment shall include Stainless Steel Chamber with Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel Jacket. The equipment shall be manufactured with Brass, Bronze, Copper, or Stainless Steel piping. Delivery of sterilization system shall be no later than (NLT) fifteen (15) weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). The Contractor shall provide installation of the sterilization system NLT two (2) weeks after delivery of the system. The Contractor shall ensure the compatibility of the instrument for services including: annual Preventative Maintenance (PM), calibrations, and repairs. � Delivery: Delivery is required NLT fifteen (15) weeks ARO.� Delivery shall be made to Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005.� Acceptance shall be performed at ARL, APG, MD 21005.� The FOB point is ARL, APG, MD� 21005. Clauses: I.� 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 In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. II.� Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows:� In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), comparative evaluation procedures will be utilized. Comparative evaluation is the comparison of all offers received in response to this solicitation against each other. An item-by-item comparison of each offer to one another will be performed to determine which offer provides the most benefit to the Government. �Award will be made to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government may award to the lowest priced offeror that meets the Government�s minimum requirements; however, the Government reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror exceeding the minimum requirements if it is most advantageous to the Government. In order to be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government�s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation. The below evaluation factors will be utilized during evaluation (in no order of relative importance): Price Technical Capabilities/Specification III.� Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. N/A IV.� 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__________________. V.� 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: FAR: 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020) 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT�S INTEEST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (JUN 2020) 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2020) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE (NOV 2020) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SECREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPO9RTUNITY (SEPT 2016) 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020) 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2020) 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER�CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018) 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) DFARS: *252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) *252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016) 252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (MAY 2016) *252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICAITONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES�REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) *252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES�REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) 252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2021) 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013) 252.225-7036 BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS�BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017) 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (FEB 2019) VI.� 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): FAR/DFARS: *52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) *52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020) 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (JUN 2016) *52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020) 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVELLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020) *52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES � REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (DEC 2019) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES: 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES: ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE TYPE OF CONTRACT GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED) TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL) PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVING ROOM - APG DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES *EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL *AWARD OF CONTRACT *ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL *FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING *PAYMENT TERMS VII.� This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as ____N/A______________. VIII.� The following notes apply to this announcement:� The Government is contemplating a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract type for this requirement under the FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).� In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition. 1X. Offers are due five (5) business days after posting, by 11:59 AM EST, by email to Contract Specialist, Dale Brunson, dale.m.brunson.civ@mail.mil. Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD� 21005 Set Aside: N/A
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA
- Zip Code: 21005
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 21005
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