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COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 96 2. NAICS Code: 331110 3. Subject: The Government requires the following quantities of each A36 Steel Plates in one (1) inch thickness... COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 96 2. NAICS Code: 331110 3. Subject: The Government requires the following quantities of each A36 Steel Plates in one (1) inch thickness: o Quantity two (2) each 8 foot x 25 foot. o Quantity one (1) each 8 foot x 12 foot. o Quantity 31 each 4 foot x 8 foot. 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX22Q0046 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: 4/28/2022 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Logistics Warehouse 375 Johnson Road, Building 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 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. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX22Q0046. This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 331110 The small business size standard is 1,500 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 QUANTITY: ONE (1) UNIT OF ISSUE: Job One (1) Steel Plates (vi) Description of requirements: The Government requires the purchase of A36 steel plates that have the following minimum specifications: Each A36 steel plates shall have less than 0.3% carbon by weight. Each A36 steel plates shall be able to be easily machined, welded, and formed; making it extremely useful as a general-purpose steel. The A36 mild steel plates shall be in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) requirements. The Government requires the following quantities of each A36 Steel Plates in one (1) inch thickness: Quantity two (2) each 8 foot x 25 foot. Quantity one (1) each 8 foot x 12 foot. Quantity 31 each 4 foot x 8 foot. (vii) Delivery is required by 30 days after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Logistics Warehouse, 6375 Johnson Road,Building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Logistics Warehouse, 6375 Johnson Road,Building 321,Aberdeen Proving Ground, 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: 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: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Technical Acceptability: The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. 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 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: Past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable rating basis. An “Acceptable” rating is defined as the Government having reasonable confidence that the offeror can complete all requirements under the contract and meet stated delivery dates. An “Unacceptable” rating is defined as the Government having minimal confidence that the the offeror can complete all requirements under the contract and meet stated delivery dates. The ratings will be based upon past performance information submitted by the offeror, as well as any other past performance information the Government obtains. The offeror shall submit one (1) records of past performance from the past 12 months with their offer. Only offerors rated “Acceptable” will be eligible for award. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer out of all offers rated “Acceptable”. Price (include in all instances): Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any). (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 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 (OCT 2018) 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015) 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SEP 2021) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020) 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 (OCT 2020) 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) (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): 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) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020) 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSE LIST OF SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD) TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL) PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVING ROOM – APG DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL AWARD OF CONTRACT 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: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xvi) Offers are due on three (3) business days after solicitation posting, by 11:59 AM EST, at swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil and adaleta.dougherty2.ctr@mail.mil. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil, Phone: 301-394-0045 or adaleta.dougherty2.ctr@mail.mil, Phone: 301-394-6305

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Sources Sought Instructions (1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought doe... Sources Sought Instructions (1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. (2) Date : 09 March 2022 (3) Classification Code : 96 (4) NAICS Code: 331110 (5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,500 Employees (6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783 (7) Subject: Sources Sought for A36 carbon steel plates (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX22Q0046 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 16 March 2022 (10) Contact Point: Swati Jain, Contract Specialist, swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil (11) A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. B. Salient Characteristics The United States (U.S.) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the purchase of A36 carbon steel plates that shall meet the following minimum specifications: The following quantities of each A36 Steel Plates in one (1) inch thickness: Quantity two (2); each 8 foot (ft.) x 25 ft. Quantity one (1); each 8 ft. x 12 ft. Quantity 31; each 4 ft. x 8 ft. Each A36 steel plate shall have less than 0.3 percent (%) carbon by weight. Each A36 steel plate shall be able to be easily machined, welded, and formed; making it extremely useful as a general-purpose steel. The A36 mild steel plates shall be in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) requirements. C. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: To what extent each of the specifications can be met. Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,500 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 331110. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time on 16 March 2022. Submissions should be emailed to Swati Jain, Contract Specialist, swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil and Adaleta Dougherty, adaleta.dougherty2.ctr@mail.mil. Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Swati Jain at swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil and Adaleta Dougherty adaleta.dougherty2.ctr@mail.mil Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Place of Contract Performance: Army Research Laboratory 6375 JOHNSON RD, BLDG 321 ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe: No later than one (1) month after receipt of order (ARO)