Sole Source Verdi G5 Laser-Diode System
ID: W911QX-26-Q-A004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c87bc80047e6462a9defcc8f61da10d1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Tactical Network Assurance Branch, is seeking to procure a Sole Source Verdi G5 Laser-Diode System, which includes a water riser and chiller, through a Request for Quote (RFQ) W911QX-26-Q-A004. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and is intended to be solicited from a single source, emphasizing the system's critical role in supporting the Army Research Laboratory's operations in Adelphi, Maryland. Proposals are due five days after the posting date, with evaluations based on price, technical specifications, and past performance, and the contract is expected to be awarded to the most advantageous offer. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Keturah Moore at keturah.l.moore.civ@army.mil or Alexander Cheatham at alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil, with delivery required within six months of contract award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Keturah Moore
    keturah.l.moore.civ@army.mil
    ALEXANDER CHEATHAM
    (575) 678-4963
    alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil
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    Adelphi Special Instructions and Information Full-Text Attachment_26QA004 (1).doc
    This document outlines special instructions and information for an Adelphi contract, focusing on administrative, legal, and logistical requirements. It specifies Keturah Moore and Alexander Cheatham as the ACC-APG points of contact and identifies the contract type as Firm-Fixed Price. Key details include government inspection and acceptance at 2800 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, Maryland, tax exemption information for the Army Research Laboratory, and payment instructions via DFARS PGI 204.7108(b)(2). The document also details receiving room requirements at the Adelphi Laboratory Center and lists numerous selected DFARS commercial acquisition provisions and clauses, such as those concerning whistleblower rights, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and Buy American provisions. It addresses foreign nationals performing under the contract, payment terms, duty-free entry, and provides full text for several FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to telecommunications equipment prohibitions, unique item identification, and Wide Area WorkFlow payment instructions.
    Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Under SAT)_Final.docx
    The Tactical Network Assurance Branch (TNAB) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) W911QX-26-Q-A004 to procure a Verdi G5 Laser-Diode System with a water riser and chiller. This acquisition, under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1000 employees, is intended to be solicited from only one source. Proposals are due five days after the posting date and will be evaluated based on price, technical capabilities/specifications, and past performance, with award going to the offer most advantageous to the Government. Delivery is required within six months of contract award to the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, Maryland. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to commercial items, representations and certifications, and specific governmental prohibitions. Contract financing is not available.
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