II.E. N6660426Q0458 RFQ.docx

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis/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. Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-26-Q-0458. This solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The basis for the sole source is that only Mini-Flex can meet the Government’s schedule requirements without incurring unacceptable duplicative costs as it is currently the only qualified supplier that can meet the Government’s minimum requirements. 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. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the future.

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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order to Mini-Flex on a sole source basis. Mini-Flex is the only capable source.

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This procurement is unrestricted, as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Program (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 332999; the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees or fewer. The PSC is 5985.

This requirement contains drawings that are designated Distribution D and export controlled. To access the Government documents, the Offeror must possess a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. In order to obtain access to the drawings, a valid DD 2345 form must be provided to the Request for Quote Point of Contact and the requests for the drawings shall come from the JCP Custodian; drawings will not be provided to other points of contact.

In accordance with DFARS supplement rule 2019-D041 (Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements), only offerors with a summary level score of a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 DoD Assessment, of not more than three (3) years old from the date of this combined synopsis and solicitation, posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be eligible to receive a copy of the drawings. Additionally, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (self) is applicable to this purchase. Offeror shall provide, with their request for documents, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract resulting from this RFQ. Only offerors with a CMMC Level 2 (self) assessment or higher posted in SPRS will be eligible to receive a copy of the drawings.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance.

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-- Commercial Items 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans.

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons.

52.223-23, Sustainable Products.

52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment.

52.232-11, Extras.

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

52.233-1, Disputes.

52.233-3, Protest after Award.

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications.

52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price.

52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 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 (DEVIATION 2024-O0013) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements,252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements, 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025) The CMMC level required by this RFQ is: CMMC Level 2 (SELF) 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors” 252.225-7000 Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.

252.225-7013, “Duty Free Entry” 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.

252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications.

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/ and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

Required Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. Offerors shall include shipping charges included in the price of the units, if applicable, and best delivery date.

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.

The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

BASIS FOR AWARD:

Mini-Flex shall include the following information with submissions:

(5) Information in support of a fair and reasonable price determination

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/. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Nico Montanari, Nico.s.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before Tuesday July 14, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and will not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Nico Montanari at nico.s.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil.