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1. Class Code: 5980 2. NAICS Code: 334516 3. Subject: One (1) Mid-Infrared Array Spectrometer Instrument. 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0021 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: 04/24/2023 7. P... 1. Class Code: 5980 2. NAICS Code: 334516 3. Subject: One (1) Mid-Infrared Array Spectrometer Instrument. 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0021 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: 04/24/2023 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Receiving Room, Building 102 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1138 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 W911QX23Q0021. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02, effective date 16 March 2023. (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) Mid-Infrared Array Spectrometer Instrument. (vi) Description of requirements: The Contractor shall provide one (1) Mid-Infrared Array Spectrometer Instrument to support the operation and research in the spectra of pulsed materials in accordance with the following minimum specifications: • Fully covered wavelength of 1600-4600 nanometers (nm). • A minimum spectral resolution of six (6) wavelengths per reciprocal centimeter (cm-1). • A minimum acquisition rate of at least 50 Hertz (Hz). • A fiber input port, with either Ferrule Connector (FC) or Subminiature Assembly (SMA). • To include all shipping, FOB destination, MD 20783-1138. Delivery no later than 90 day after award of contract. (vii) Delivery is required by 120 business days after acceptance of the order. Delivery shall be made to Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC), MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at Adelphi Laboratory Center, MD 20783. 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 (JUN 2020) 52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021) 52.219-4, NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFREENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2022) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAR 2023) 52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (DEC 2022) 52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-36, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020) 52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021) 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 (SEP 2022) 252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (JAN 2023) 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 (MAY 2021) 252.204-7018, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2023) 252.213-7000, NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS ON USE OF PAST PEFORMANCE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM—STATISTICAL REPORTING IN PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (SEP 2019) 252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JAN 2023) 252.225-7035, BUY AMERICAN—FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (DEC 2022) 252.225-7036, BUY AMERICAN—FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE: ALTERNATE I (JAN 2023) 252.225-7055, REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022) 252.225-7056, PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022) 252.232-7010, LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.244-7000, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2023) 252.247-7023, TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (JAN 2023) (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 (AUG 2020) 52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020) 52.204-19, INCORPORATON BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) 52.204-20, PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020) 52.225-8, DUTY-FREE ENTRY (OCT 2010) 52.232-39, UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013) 52.232-40, PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023) 52.247-34, F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991) 252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002, REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (DEC 2022) 252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.204-7003, CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) 252.204-7012, SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (JAN 2023) 252.225-7048, EXPORT CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUNE 2013) 252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING (DEC 2018) 252.243-7001, PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991) FAR/DFARS FILL-IN/FULL TEXT CLAUSES: 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2022) 252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) LOCAL CLAUSES: ACC – APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD) TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL) DUTY-FREE ENTRY PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVING ROOM – ALC EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL AWARD OF CONTRACT ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING PAYMENT TERMS (xiii) 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. (xiv) Offers are due on 24 April 2023 by 11:59 AM EST, to alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil, and jessica.r.camunez.civ@army.mil (xv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil, (575) 678-4963 or jessica.r.camunez.civ@army.mil (575) 678-8283.

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Amendment 0001 attaches the Salient Characteristics document and revises the response date from 20 December 2022 to 17 January 2023. A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the suppli... Amendment 0001 attaches the Salient Characteristics document and revises the response date from 20 December 2022 to 17 January 2023. A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section B. Note that the specific requirements in section B. are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. B. Salient Characteristics: The Government requires one (1) Mid-infrared Array Spectrometer Instrument to support the operation and research in the spectra of pulsed materials that meet the following minimum specifications: Measure a full-covered wavelength of 1600-5000 nanometers (nm). A minimum spectral resolution of 8 nanometers per pixel. A minimum acquisition rate of at least 50 hertz (hz). A fiber input port, with either Ferrule Connector (FC) or Subminiature Assembly (SMA). To include all shipping, FOB destination, MD 20783-1138. Delivery no later than 90 days after award of contract. 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 1000 employee’s standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. 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. Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 3:00 pm eastern standard time on 20 December 2022. Submissions should be emailed to Alexander Cheatham, alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil. Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Alexander Cheatham, alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.