25Q0053_RFC.docx

This document is a Request for Specification Clarification (RFC) for a naval contract issued by the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) at Naval Base San Diego. The solicitation (N5523625Q0053) is for long lead time material (LLTM) false deck panels for a DDG Class Ship, specifically targeting small businesses in the plastics product manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). The procurement is a total small business set-aside, with quotes due by 28 March 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific time, to be submitted via email to Carlos F. Quintero and Ricardo Barraza-Cobos.

The evaluation will use a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering technical acceptability, price reasonableness, and past performance. Key requirements include meeting the specified delivery date, product specifications, and obtaining certification from NAVSEA 05P2. The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, with particular emphasis on small business participation, labor standards, and various government procurement requirements. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with specific provisions related to small business, veteran employment, and other federal contracting standards.