2.02 RFQ N0018923QZ202 Combined Syn-Sol.docx

RFQ #: N0018923QZ202

Delivery: Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) Attn: [POC TO BE DETERMINED]

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items and was prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Part 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and SAM (Sam.gov).

The solicitation number is N0018923QZ202. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ).

The solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2023-03 and DFARS Publication Notice 20230427. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this solicitation is 513130 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price (FFP) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for supplies.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate the instant procurement on a sole source basis to U.S. Naval Institute (CAGE: 0N740), other than small business of Annapolis, MD pursuant to the procedures of FAR Part 12 and Subpart 13.5. The sole source nature of this requirement is based on the determination that NIP is the only publisher of textbooks, eBooks and publications that are in the NIP catalog, which are currently available for teaching Naval Science courses in the NROTC/NJROTC programs. The requirement is being processed on behalf of the Naval Service Training Command (NSTC).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The contractor is to provide the items below. FOB Destination applies. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. A Government technical point of contact for delivery will be provided at time of contract award.

CLIN 0001 – Naval Textbooks & Trade Titles.

See the attachments to this posting for additional information.

The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered; all responses from responsible sources will be fully considered.

The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

- 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items,

- 52.212-2, Evaluation - 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.

Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.

Buy American Act clauses and provisions are included in this solicitation.

See the attachments to this posting for additional contract requirements, terms, and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is applicable to this procurement.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

The announcement will close at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 7 June 2023. All quotes shall be submitted in writing via email to Dennis Aquino at dennis.a.aquino2.civ@us.navy.mil.