Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment Change List: Amend 1, issued on Feb 27, 2025: question and answer document attached Amend 2, issued on March 5, 2025: In acordance with Class Deviation 2025-O0003—Restoring Merit-Based Oppor... Amendment Change List: Amend 1, issued on Feb 27, 2025: question and answer document attached Amend 2, issued on March 5, 2025: In acordance with Class Deviation 2025-O0003—Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts(3)(a), clauses 52.222-21, 52.222-22, 52.222-25, and 52.222-26 are removed from this solicitation. Amend 3, issued on March 5, 2025: In acordance with Class Deviation 2025-O0003—Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts(3)(b), the following clause replacements are made to the solicitation: replaces 52.213-3 Alt. I with 52.212-3 (Dev) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003) replaces 52.212-5 with 52.212-5 (Dev) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003) Amend 4, issued on March 11, 2025: In acordance with Class Deviation 2025-O0004—Revocation of Executive Order on Sustainability(2), the solicitation is modified in the following ways: Clause 52.223-22 is removed in acordance with Class Deviation 2025-O0004(2)(a) Clause 52.223-23 is replaced with 52.223-23 (Dev) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004) Combined Synopsis Solicitation: (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; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation, number W911QY-25-R-0006, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for IF1200A Hexacopter drones, and equipment. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-03 effective 17 January 2025. (iv) This is a 100% small business set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. The Awardee must have the applicable NAICS code in its System for Award Management (SAM) assertions. The applicable PSC is 1550 – Unmanned Aircraft. (v) Line item numbers, items, quantities, and units of measure (UoM) are to be as follows: CLIN 0001 – Base CLIN for the purchase of one (1) IF1200A Hexacopter drone with SRoC Ground Control Station. UoM: Each CLIN 0002 – Base CLIN for the purchase of one (1) IF1200A Battery Kit. UoM: Each CLIN 0003 – Base CLIN for the purchase of one (1) Spare Part Kit for IF1200A. UoM: Each CLIN 0004 – Base CLIN for the purchase of one Gremsy VIO EO/IR Sensor Payload for IF1200A. UoM: Each CLIN 0005 – Base CLIN for the shipping for base CLIN items. UoM: Each CLIN 1001 – Option CLIN for the future purchase of one (1) IF1200A Hexacopter drone with SRoC Ground Control Station. UoM: Each CLIN 1002 – Option CLIN for the future purchase of one (1) IF1200A Battery Kit. UoM: Each CLIN 1003 - Option CLIN for the future purchase of one (1) Spare Part Kit for IF1200A. UoM: Each CLIN 1004 – Option CLIN for the future purchase of one (1) Gremsy VIO EO/IR Sensor Payload for IF1200A. UoM: Each CLIN 1005 – Option CLIN for the shipping for option CLIN items. UoM: Each All equipment on all CLIN must be in accordance with the attached List of Salient Characteristics. All option CLINs shall be valid for exercise by the Government for six (6) months after the Contractor’s receipt of order (ARO). These options may be exercised by the Government subject to its interest, and the availability funds. (g) Quotations shall include all shipping costs to U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, ATTN: Michael Manser, Rm 109D Bldg 16, 15 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760-5000 (h) Shipping for all items shall be included in the price of the shipping CLINs. (vi) This combined synopsis/solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. (vii) Delivery is required thirty (30) days ARO to the US Army CCDC Soldier Center, General Greene Ave, Natick MA 01760. Delivery, Inspection, and Acceptance will be by the Government at FOB Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference into this RFQ. (ix) Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.101-1 Tradeoff Process. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) Technical capability of the product and accessories offered to meet Government requirements. Please see the attached List of Salient Characteristics for technical requirements. (ii) Price: Items shall be priced with quantities and unit prices. A total price shall be included that details all items being purchased including shipping. The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with the Offerors, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference into this RFQ. (xi) The clause at 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—Commercial Products And Commercial Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003), applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference into this RFQ. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (DEC 2023) 52.204-25, Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JAN 2025) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (JAN 2025) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000 (JUN 2020) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (xii) The following additional FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7, System for Award Management (NOV 2024) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (OCT 2020) 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (DEC 2023) 52.212-3 (Dev), Offeror Representations And Certifications—Commercial Products And Commercial Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003) 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (JULY 1990) 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity—Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989) 52.223-23 (Dev), Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004) 52.232-8, Discounts For Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (JAN 1991) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020) 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) 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022) 252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation (DEC 2019) 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition 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) 252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (MAR 2023) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers (SEP 2010) 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023) 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (FEB 2024) 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024) 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (MAR 2022) 252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018) 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (APR 2022) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (MAY 2022) 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (JAN 2023) 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region–Representation (JUN 2023) 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (JUN 2023) 252.225-7972 (Dev), Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (AUG 2024) (DEVIATION 2024-O0014) 252.225-7973 (Dev), Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Representation (AUG 2024) (DEVIATION 2024-O0014) 252.227-7015, Technical Data—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (JAN 2025) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts (JAN 2023) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (JAN 2023) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far or https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars (xiii) A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is not applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) Quotations shall be submitted electronically to BOTH Edmund J. Bousaleh via email at edmund.j.bousaleh.civ@army.mil AND to Alejandro Ayala via email at alejandro.ayala.civ@army.mil. All quotations are due 12 March 2025 by 1100 hours ET. Quotations will only be accepted electronically via the email addresses provided above. All questions related to this RFQ shall be submitted in writing not later than 4 March 2025 by 1700 hours ET to BOTH Edmund J. Bousaleh via email at edmund.j.bousaleh.civ@army.mil AND to Alejandro Ayala via email at alejandro.ayala.civ@army.mil. (xvi) For information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation, please contact: Edmund J. Bousaleh, Contract Specialist Email: edmund.j.bousaleh.civ@army.mil