Cold Atom
COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS Class Code: 66 NAICS Code: 334516 Subject: SOLE SOURCE – Two (2) cold-atom sources that includes shipping and handling charges to Adelphi, MD. Solicita... COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS Class Code: 66 NAICS Code: 334516 Subject: SOLE SOURCE – Two (2) cold-atom sources that includes shipping and handling charges to Adelphi, MD. Solicitation Number: W911Q-21-Q-0131 Set-Aside Code: N/A Response Date: No later than (NLT) five (5) days after posting due via email to the Primary Point of Contact (POC) listed at Contracting Opportunities on beta.sam.gov/ webpage for this combined synopsis/solicitation. 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783 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 ColdQuanta Inc., 3030 Sterling Circle, Boulder, CO 80301-2338 (Cage: 4SHF0). 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-0131. This acquisition is issued as an RFQ. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1000 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: Two (2) each two (2) cold-atom sources Two (2) cold-atom sources that includes shipping and handling charges to Adelphi,MD (vi) Description of requirements: capable of delivering over ten million laser-cooled and trapped atoms in a two-dimensional magneto-optical trap (2D-MOT). The device must include fiber coupled laser inputs, laser power monitoring, permanent 2D-MOT magnets, and an integrated atom source that includes shipping and handling charges. (vii) Delivery is required by four (4) months after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD, 20783-1138. The FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: N/A (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate 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: 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: FAR: 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: CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) 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) 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 AGREEMENTS—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014) (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) 252.225-7036: BUY AMERICAN--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017) (DEVIATION 2020-O0019)*252.225-7974: REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MAUDURO 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) (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): 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 (JUL 2016) 52.204-18: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) 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 252.204-7012: SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016) 52.225-7048: EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITMES (JUN 2013) 252.232-7003: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) FAR/DFARS FILL-IN CLAUSES *52.204-24: REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020) *52.204-26: COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020) *52.252-1: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.252-2: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.232-7006: WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) 252.211-7003: ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) ADEPLHI LOCAL CLAUSES ACC – APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT *INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE TYPE OF CONTRACT GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD) TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL) PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVING ROOM – ALC *EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL *AWARD OF CONTACT *ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL *FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING *PAYMENT TERMS (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A (xv) 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. (xvi) Offers are due on 17 June 2021, by 11:59 AM EST at crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Crystal Demby, 301-394-5332, crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil
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