INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS the purchase and subscription period extension of the software in support of ...

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS1. Class Code: 7A2. NAICS Code: 5132103. Subject: The Advanced Electronics (AE) Branch of the Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the purchase and subscription period extension of the software listed below in support of the Energy Efficient Devices (EED) Program. The following licenses for Synopsys Electronic Design Automation Tools:• Formality Base• Fusion Compiler Base Package• IC Validator Elite• IC Validator Workbench (GUI for IC Validator)• Library Compiler• PrimeTime Elite• StarRC Base4. Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q00145. Set-Aside Code: N/A6. Response Date: ONE (1) BUSINESS DAY AFTER POSTING7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD)2800 POWDER MILL ROADCCAP-SCAADELPHI MD 20783-11388. (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.INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCEThe 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). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Synopsys, Inc., Unique Entity ID: K8W2J2DS9FN1, CAGE Code: 0WJ76, 690 E MIDDLEFIELD RD, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-4010. 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 W911QX24Q0014.This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 513210. The small business size standard is $47,000,000.00 (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 0002 - Quantity of seven (7) Licenses for Synopsys Electronic Design Automation Tools: (PoP 14 November 2023 -- 15 December 2023).One (1) Synopsys Formality Base LicenseOne (1) Synopsys Fusion Compiler Base LicenseOne (1) Synopsys IC Validator Elite LicenseOne (1) Synopsys IC Validator Workbench License (GUI for IC Validator)One (1) Synopsys Library Compiler Base LicenseOne (1) Synopsys PrimeTime Elite LicenseOne (1) Synopsys StarRC Base License (vi) Description of requirements: The Advanced Electronics (AE) Branch of the Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the purchase and subscription period extension of the software listed below in support of the Energy Efficient Devices (EED) Program. The following licenses for Synopsys Electronic Design Automation Tools:• Formality Base• Fusion Compiler Base Package• IC Validator Elite• IC Validator Workbench (GUI for IC Validator)• Library Compiler• PrimeTime Elite• StarRC Base (vii) Delivery is required 14 November 2023 after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Adelphi, 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) 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. (x) 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 (OCT 2018)52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021)52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP 2021)52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)52.222-19 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION 2020-O0019)52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015)52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB 2016)52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)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—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018)52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) (xi) 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 (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)52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (Jun 2023)52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (OCT 2016)252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023252.225-7007 PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DEC 2018)252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2023)ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACTTECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACTTYPE OF CONTRACTGOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCEPAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONSRECEIVING ROOM – ALCDFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSESEXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSALAWARD OF CONTRACTADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URLFOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMINGPAYMENT TERMS (xii) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A (xiii) 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 09 November 2023 by 11:59 AM ET, by email to Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil (xv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.milContracting Officer: