COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS One (1) four (4) day Training Short Course outlining Penetration Mechanics

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1.  Class Code: U 2.  NAICS Code:  611430 3.  Subject:  One (1) four (4) day Training Short Course outlining Penetration Mechanics 4.  Solicitation Number: W911QX20Q0136 5.  Set-Aside Code: N/A 6.  Response Date: THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER POSTING 7.  Place of Delivery/Performance:   U.S. Army Research LaboratoryWeapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) ATTN: FCDD-RLW                                    6300 Rodman RoadABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005  8.                        (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 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).  The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 6220 CULEBRA RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78238-51664.  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 W911QX20Q0136.  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 (FAC) 2019-06.                         (iv)  The associated NAICS code is 611430. The small business size standard is $12M.                         (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 0001 - The Contractor shall provide a Training course outlining Penetration Mechanics that involves Government engineers, scientists, and technical managers who are involved in analysis, evaluation, design, research, and development of systems to stop, contain, or enhance the penetration of fragments and penetrators. While there is no formal prerequisite, the course is directed toward personnel with degrees in engineering, the physical sciences, mathematics, or equivalent experience.                         (vi)  Description of requirements: The Contractor shall provide a Training course outlining Penetration Mechanics.             Delivery is required by 30 June 2020.  Delivery shall made to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.  Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The FOB point is U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.                         (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition.  The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE.                         (ix)  Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.                          (x)  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.                         (xi)  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 (OCT 2015)52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)52.222-36  AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019)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)                        (xii)  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 (OCT 2018)52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016)52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019)52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)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)252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012)252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACTTECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACTTYPE OF CONTRACTGOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCEPAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONSDFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSESEXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSALADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URLFOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMINGPAYMENT TERMS                        (xiii)  This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A(xiv)  The following notes apply to this announcement:  In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xv)  Offers are due THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER POSTING by 11:59 AM ET, by email to Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@mail.mil. (xvi)  For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@mail.mil Contracting Officer: