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(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 ... (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. Notice of Intent to Sole Source- The proposed contract action is for supplies 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 National Instruments Corporation. DUNS: 070487657 CAGE Code: 64667. 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-21-Q-0229. 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 2021-07. (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 - One (1) NI PXI System Configuration ID: PX6319829 for One (1) Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) Module. CLIN 0002 - Two (2) PXI Express (PXIe) Chasses. (vi) Description of requirements: The Government requires One (1) Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) Module and Two (2) PXI Express (PXIe) Chasses with the minimum salient characteristics/specifications specified below: The PXI module shall have: a minimum instantaneous bandwidth (IBW) of 765 MHz a minimum third order intercept of +25 dBm a minimum memory size of 2 GB a minimum radio frequency (RF) Analyzer frequency range of 20 Hz to 26.5 GHz a maximum average noise level of -166 dBm/Hz The chasses shall: Have one (1) high speed storage module capable of 4 TB at a speed of 5 GB/s Have 18 PXIe slots Have a minimum system bandwidth of 24 GB/s Have a minimum slot cooling capacity of 82 W Have a built-in oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) Accept PXI Express modules in every slot and support standard PXI hybrid-compatible modules in up to five slots Include a power supply of a minimum of 1200 W Include a front and rear rack mount kit Include a customer support service program for at least 3 years Include a 2 Channel NI PXIe multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) Kit Include a Measurement eXtensions for Instrumentation (MXI)-Express for PXI Express, 1 Port Include a MXI-Express Cable of length 3 m Include a x8 Gen 3 MXI-Express DaisyChain Interface Be capable of tightly synchronizing multiple radio frequency (RF) channels in time, frequency, and phase (vii) Delivery is required within twenty (20) business days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building 102, Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at Destination. 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, 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 (JUL 2013) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) 52.219-28, POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) 52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) 52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999) 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) 52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020) 52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020) 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 (JUL 2013) 52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) DFARS: *252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) 252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016) *252.204-7016, COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) *252.204-7017, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) 252.204-7018, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (DEC 2019) 252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013) *252.225-7035, BUY AMERICAN--FREE TRADE AGREEMENT --BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE--BASIC (NOV 2014) 252.225-7036, BUY AMERICAN--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM--BASIC (DEC 2017) *252.225-7974, REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) (FEB 2020) 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 (FEB 2019) (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): FAR/DFARS Clauses: *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 (JUL 2015) 52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2015) 52.204-19, INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) 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) 252.204-7003, CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (June 2013) 252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING (JUN 2012) 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (APR 2020) FAR/DFARS FILL-IN/FULL TEXT CLAUSES: *52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020) *52.204-26, COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020) *52.252-1, PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2013) 252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSES: ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT *SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE TYPE OF CONTRACT GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL) PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT – ALC *EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL *AWARD OF CONTRACT *ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL *FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING *PAYMENT TERMS DFARS COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS & CLAUSES (xiii) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A. (xiv) 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. (xv) Offers are due 31 August 2021, by 11:59 AM, via email to Contract Specialist, Adrian Barber at adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil. (xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Adrian Barber, 301-394-1503, adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil.