II.D. Combined Synopsis.pdf

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-24-Q-0242. This requirement is being solicited as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541710. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order to Real Time Innovations (RTI) on a Sole Source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The existing models are all based upon Real Time Innovations software and its database format.

Existing processes are in-place at NUWCDIVNPT utilizing this software. All of the files created by RTI are readily transferrable to support ongoing installation work that utilizes RTI software.

This would not be possible if another software was used due to incompatibility of the files.

While DDS is an industry standard, RTI’s offering is only guaranteed to be compatible with itself.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

CLIN Item Description Part # QTY (Base Year)

RTI Connext DDS Professional, Developer Subscription (1-9)

866-20-85-00-01 2

(Base Year)

Additional Standard Platform for RTI Connext, Subscription (All Developers) Linux (ARM)

873-20-00-20 1

(Base Year)

RTI Connext DDS Basic Support, User Subscription

869-20-00-00 1

(Option Year 1)

RTI Connext DDS Professional, Developer Subscription (1-9)

866-20-85-00-01 2

(Option Year 1)

Additional Standard Platform for RTI Connext, Subscription (All Developers)Linux (ARM

873-20-00-20 1

(Option Year 1)

Basic Support, User Subscription 869-20-00-00 1

(Option Year 2)

RTI Connext DDS Professional, Developer Subscription (1-9)

866-20-85-00-01 2

(Option Year 2)

Additional Standard Platform for RTI Connext, Subscription (All Developers)Linux (ARM)

873-20-00-20 1

(Option Year 2)

Basic Support, User Subscription 869-20-00-00 1

(Option Year 3)

RTI Connext DDS Professional, Developer Subscription (1-9)

866-20-85-00-01 2

(Option Year 3)

Additional Standard Platform for RTI Connext, Subscription (All Developers) Linux (ARM

873-20-00-20 1

(Option Year 3)

Basic Support, User Subscription 869-20-00-00 1

The required Period of Performance (PoP) is Four (4) Years.

The Government has determined that this requirement contains a 508 exception in accordance with FAR 39.204(a)(3) Exceptions.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC).

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Item;

- FAR 52.212-3 ALT 1 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items Alternate 1;

- 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;

Full text of incorporated FAR clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far.

The following DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

- 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls;

- 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber

Incident Information;

-252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting;

- 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support;

- 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services apply to this solicitation;

- 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements (included if item is not a commercial off the shelf item);

- 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-1717 DOD Assessment Requirements (included if item is not a commercial off the shelf item); and

- 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in Past Performance Evaluations.

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.

Payment will be via Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT), formerly known as Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)).

Offerors shall include price, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), and Offeror’s CAGE Code, and the quote shall include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.

Active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Elyce Hall at elyce.c.hall.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before Thursday, 29 FEBRUARY 2024 at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date and time are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Elyce Hall at elyce.c.hall.civ@us.navy.mil.