Maintenance/Calibration of Vanguard/ALS 1000 Test Systems

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12, Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers or capability statements are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HQ0727-13-Q-1314 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 811219 with a size standard of $19,000,000.00. The Government's intended source for this RFQ for proprietary equipment maintenance, calibration, repair, and repair components is LTX-Credence Corporation, 825 University Ave., Norwood, MA 02062-2643. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The place of performance is the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), 4234 54th St, McClellan, CA 95652. The vendor will provide equipment maintenance, calibration, repairs, and repair components for the Vanguard and ALS 1000 automatic test systems. It appears no other vendor possesses the license or ability to provide such complete test systems support. Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001 is Full Service for VANG 1368 for 12 months for a base year, CLIN 0002 is for Shared Service for ASL A10191 for 12 months for a base year, CLIN 0003 is for Full Service for VANG 1368 for 12 months for an option year and CLIN 0004 is for Shared Service for ASL A10191 for 12 months for an option year. This RFQ announcement and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-68. The following FAR clauses apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items which include 52.203-6 with Alt 1, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.223-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-54, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-51; and 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items include 252.203-7000, 252.225-7012, 252.232-7003, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023; and other clauses as required in the performance of a government purchase order for commercial items/services. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items does not apply. For evaluation purposes, award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer (LPTA). The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Rating is A70. Offers or capability statements will be emailed to Edward Kurjanowicz at [email protected] by 12:00PM (PST) on 22 Jul 2013. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer.