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Notice ID:W911QX22Q0051
COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 7A20 2. NAICS Code: 511210 3. Subject: One (1) base annual license of the Convergent Sciences CONVERGE software for computational fluid ...
COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 7A20 2. NAICS Code: 511210 3. Subject: One (1) base annual license of the Convergent Sciences CONVERGE software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation to includes two (2) one-year option license periods. 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX22Q0051 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: 03/31/2022 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Weapons & Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) Aberdeen Proving Ground 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. 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 Convergent Sciences Inc., 6400 Enterprise Lane Madison, WI 53719-1138. 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 W911QX22Q0051. 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 511210. The small business size standard is $41,500,000.00. (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 (BASE) 12 Months - One (1) annual license of the Convergent Sciences CONVERGE software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. CLIN 0002 (OPTION) 12 Months – One (1) annual license of the Convergent Sciences CONVERGE software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. CLIN 0003 (OPTION) 12 Months - One (1) annual license of the Convergent Sciences CONVERGE software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. (vii) The period of performance is one (1) 12-month base year with two (2) 12-month option year periods starting the day of contract award. The performance shall occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The FOB point is U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. (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 52.212-5, 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 (see Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment), 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’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP 2021) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR – COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022) 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 (NOV 2021) 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) (xi) 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 (NOV 2021) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021) 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) 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (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 (DEC 2018) ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE EXERCISE OF OPTION PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD) 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 (xii) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A (xiii) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xv) Offers are due on 31 March 2022 by 11:59 AM ET, by email to Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil (xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil Contracting Officer:
