II.H. SAM RFQ Final.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 and quotes are being requested. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a) (2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-23-Q-0324. This requirement is being solicited as a sole source requirement to Avantix, LLC., a small business under NAICS code 54159. The Small Business Size Standard is 150 employees.

The basis for determining the Sole Source is that market research found that COLTS application is a proprietary software owned and maintained by Avantix, LLC. Avantix is the only company capable of providing the necessary software for continued operations of the inventory configuration management and failure tracking system. Avantix only sells directly to consumers, there are no resellers.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this 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. NUWCDIVNPT intends to purchase Avantix, LLC.

COLTS software, as detailed below, on a Firm Fixed Price basis.

CLIN Description Quantity Period of Performance 0001 COLTS Annual

Maintenance 1 Date of award – One (1)

Year after

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Full text if incorporated FAR/DFARS callused and provisions many be accessed electronically at https://acquistion.gov/far

The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-3 (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items

The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-- Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

The following DFARS provisions apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

The Government’s preferred method of payment is via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote.

In order to be determined technically acceptable:

(1) Quote the required items, meeting the sole source requirements, in the required quantities;

This solicitation requires active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of quote submission, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Quotes shall include shipping charges, if applicable. FOB Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708l.

Electronic delivery is acceptable.

Quotes must be received on or before 3 May 2023 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Erin Montanari, erin.l.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil.