APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 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) "Only one responsible source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to:
R & D Systems, Inc., 614 McKinley Place, NE Minneapolis, MN 55413. 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 W911QX-16-T-0074

This acquisition is issued as an: Request for Quote (RFQ) / Notice of Intent
to Sole Source.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular: 2005-86-2
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 325413, The small business size standard is 500 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):

APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE PROVISION.

CLIN 0001 - One each (1) - MF MAGPIX-XPON4.2 (MAGPIX with xPONENT 4.2,
1 Calibration Kit, 1 Verification Kit, and drive fluid (4-PK) with;
One (1) each - MF 64-00087-00-001
One (1) each - Assy, PC, Desktop, USFF, with XPON 4.2
One (1) each - MF 64-10049-00-001
One (1) each - Monitor- 19 inch
One (1) each - MF MPX-CAL-K25
One (1) each - MAGPIX Calibrator Kit, 25 Uses
One (1) each - MF CN-0269-01
One (1) each - Magnetic 96-Well Separator

CLIN 0002 - Four (4) each - LXSARM Rat Magnetic Luminex Screening Assay
14PLEX;CXCL2/CINC-3;CXCL3/CINC-2;GM-CSF;CAM-1;IL-
1b;IFN-gamma;IL-1 alpha;IL-10;IL-13;IL-18;IL-2;IL-4;IL-6;TNF-
alpha; VEGF

(vi) Description of requirements: Multiplexed Protein Assay

(vii) Delivery is required by: 90 days after contract awarded

Delivery shall be made to: US Army Research - Aberdeen Proving Ground
321 Colleran Road
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001

Acceptance shall be performed at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

The FOB Destination: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001

(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) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE PROVISION.
(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations with its offer. NONE

(xi) 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

(xii) 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:

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2013)
52.209-6 -- PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENTS INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT
52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (JUL 2013);
52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003);
52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2014);
52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999);
52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007);
52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (OCT 2010);
52.222-50 COMBATTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS;
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-- SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT;
252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011);
252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011);
252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (AUG 2015)
252.204-7011 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011);
252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING OF UNCLASSIFIED CONTROLLED TECHNICAL INFORMATION;
252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (FEB 2014);
252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (MAY 2011);
252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN STATUTE-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (JUN 2012)
252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2012)
252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUNE 2012);
252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006);
252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2014);
252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (JUN 2013) ;
(xiii) 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
52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting
52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference
252.204-0001 Line Item Specific: Single Funding
252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION;
252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2013)
252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013)
52.004-4409 ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT (APR 2011);
52.004-4411 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (DEC 2002);
52.016-4407 TYPE OF CONTRACT (SEP 1999);
52.032-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (SEP 1999)
52.046-4400 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (SEP 1999);
52.005-4401 RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY MANUFACTURERS, RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES HOLDING ARMY CONTRACTS (AUG 2006);
52.011-4401 RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - ALC (SEPT 1999);
APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4423 PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED) (SEP 2010);
APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (JUL 2011)
APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4441 US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) - ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and
Allocations System (DPAS) as: N/A

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: N/A

(xvi) Offers are due on: 07th March 2016, by 11:00 AM, email
to: [email protected]

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Nathlie M. Hicks, 301-394-3985, or email: [email protected]