4.02a Combined Synopsis.pdf

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 12.102(a), using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 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 Sam.gov (https://sam.gov/).

The RFQ number is N0018926QL299. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 (effective 13 March 2026) and DFARS Publication Notice 20260702 (effective 2 July 2026). 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 NAICS code is 513210 and the Small Business Standard is 47 (millions of dollars). The proposed purchase order requirement is unique software subscription, Litterbox Platinum for U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD., for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm, Fixed-Price purchase order with only one source, Argonne Ridge Group under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This combined synopsis solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order action based upon responses to this combined synopsis is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Small Business Office concurs with this determination.

Quotes shall be submitted to Ms. Shere’ C. Reese at shere.c.reese.civ@us.navy.mil no later than the date in the solicitation. Quote submissions received after the stated submission deadline shall not be considered for award. All responsible business sources may submit a quote, which may be considered by the agency. A determination has been made by the Government to award this proposed effort on sole source basis to Argonne Ridge Group. This determination is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this combined synopsis solicitation. Procedures in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items, are 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/ . All quotes shall include price(s) showing any and all materials and labor, FOB destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. The quote shall explicitly confirm that the quoter can meet all of the Technical Requirements and provide all of the Deliverables for the period of performance stated in the solicitation. Each response shall clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

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