QUANTUM MACHINES CHASSIS
ID: 375444Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFFERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTORBatavia, IL, 60510, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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ENERGY R&D SERVICES; ENERGY SUPPLY; EXPENSES FOR R&D FACILITIES AND MAJOR EQUIPMENT (AG15)

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    The Department of Energy, through the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, is seeking quotes for Quantum Machines OPX1000 products and components, with the intention of awarding a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to Quantum Machines Technologies Inc. The procurement includes specific items such as an OPX1000 Chassis, OPX1000 MW-FEM, OPX1000 LF-FEM, a 10-port router, and an Enhanced System Support Program, which are critical for advanced quantum computing applications. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on November 25, 2024, to Cathleen Stadler at cstadler@fnal.gov, as this procurement will not be open for competitive bidding. Additional documentation, including the Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs and Proposal Certifications, must accompany proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

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    The “Proposal Certifications” document (PUR-466, Revision 1, dated 10/14/2021) outlines mandatory certifications for offerors submitting proposals to Fermi Research Alliance, LLC. These certifications are categorized by dollar value, starting at proposals ≥ $10,000. Key certifications include Export/Import Control, requiring details on export compliance and classification of items furnished. The document also incorporates FAR 52.225-9 “Buy American – Construction Materials,” establishing preferences for domestic materials in construction projects performed in the United States, with specific waivers and processes for requesting exceptions. For proposals ≥ $150,000, additional certifications are required, such as “Certificate of Independent Price Determination” (FAR 52.203-2), “Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions” (FAR 52.203-11), and “Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters” (FAR 52.209-5), which addresses debarment, criminal offenses, and delinquent federal taxes. Lastly, for proposals ≥ $500,000, certifications related to “Combatting Trafficking in Persons” (FAR 52.222-50) and a “Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan” (FAR 52.222-56) are mandated if a significant portion of the contract may be performed outside the United States and is not solely for COTS items. The document also includes provisions on patent rights and data rights, emphasizing government access to technical data unless explicitly marked as proprietary. Offerors must complete applicable sections and return them to their Procurement Specialist as part of their proposal submission.
    Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) has issued an RFQ (RFQ-375444-CES) for Quantum Machines OPX1000 products and components. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541511. Fermi Research Alliance, LLC intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Quantum Machines Technologies Inc. for a commercial, single-award contract. The requested items include an OPX1000 Chassis, OPX1000 MW-FEM, OPX1000 LF-FEM, a 10-port router, and an Enhanced System Support Program. Quotations are due by November 25, 2025, at 4 PM CT. This is an all-or-none requirement, and the award will be based on the most advantageous offer conforming to the solicitation requirements. Oral communications are not acceptable.
    The Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC) form, Rev.4, from FERMI FORWARD DISCOVERY GROUP, LLC, is a critical document for subcontractors engaged in U.S. Government contracts. It requires offerors to provide comprehensive business information, including ownership, operational structure (e.g., corporation, LLC, non-profit), and size classifications (e.g., large, small, foreign, or various small business diversity categories). The form also mandates disclosure of executive compensation under specific conditions related to federal funding thresholds. Additionally, it requires certifications regarding the offeror's accounting system, responsibility, and compliance with employment eligibility verification (E-Verify). Subcontractors must also certify compliance with U.S. export/import control laws, equal opportunity, affirmative action programs, and limitations on pass-through charges. These certifications are valid for 12 months, and offerors must promptly report any changes. The document ensures that subcontractors acknowledge and comply with federal regulations, statutes, and executive orders relevant to government procurement.
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