Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for N66604-20-Q-8469.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR SOLE SOURCE RAPID CONTACT ANGLE MEASUREMENTS

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-20-Q-8469.

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334513. The Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. This action is being processed on a sole source basis to BTG Laboratories Surface Analyst TSI as concurred by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport’s (NUWCDIVNPT’s) Office for Small Business Programs.

NUWCDIVNPT requires the procurement of lightweight, portable contact angle measurement (CAMs) instrument to support both Research & Development and Fleet projects associated with surface preparation and adhesion.

CAMs are related to surface energy, which is itself controlled by surface chemistry. NUWCDIVNPT needs a CAM instrument that can generate useable data rapidly (within 5-10 seconds) so that a large number of measurements can be taken on a given surface to verify the entire surface is clean and ready for adhesive bonding.

BTG Laboratories Surface Analyst TSI is the only supplier capable of this procurement because they are the only vendor that can fulfill all of NUWCDIVNPT’s needs for an instrument that is lightweight/portable/rugged and capable of making rapid, reproducible, and accurate CAMs on a variety of surfaces, including some that are not horizontal or flat, and others that may be difficult to reach without a small, tethered sampling head. BTG Laboratories Surface Analyst TSI does not have any authorized resellers and is the only vendor that is capable of meeting the Government's minimum requirements.

NUWCDIVNPT intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to BTG Laboratories Surface Analyst TSI for the following:

F.O.B. Destination: Newport, RI, 02841-1708.

The required delivery date is four (4) weeks after receipt of order (ARO), or sooner.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular.

The below provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DFARS 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

CLIN Line Item Description Qty.

0001 Surface Analyst TSI; P/N: SA3001-TSI 1 0002 Water Cartridge; P/N: 11118-6 3 0003 Performance Check Surfaces, Packs of 25; P/N: 11693 2

Payment will be made via WAWF.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/.

This request for quote requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

The offer shall include price (inclusive of shipping price), shipping terms, and the following additional information with submission: Offeror Point of Contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror CAGE Code, and Offeror DUNs number.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order 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 in the future.

The quote must be received on or before Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 2:00PM EST. A quote received after this date and time is late and may not be considered for award. The quote shall be submitted via electronic submission to Taylor Curtis at taylor.curtis1@navy.mil.

mailto:taylor.curtis1@navy.mil