Security_directions_to_TechDiv.pdf

Due to the recent incident at the Washington Navy Yard, it is requested that proposals be mailed to :

NSWC IHEODTECHDIV

2008 Stump Neck Road Bldg. 2172 ATTN: Lindsay Vathes/Peter Agyei-Sarpong Indian Head, MD 20640

Access to Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (IHEODTECHDIV) is strictly limited in accordance with Naval District South Potomac (NSPC) security regulations and prior coordination with contracting officer is required. Offerors intending to hand carry your proposal, ensure adequate time has been allowed by your representative to accommodate the additional security procedures and coordination needed. Detention at IHEODTECHDIV gate or failure to adhere to the procedures provided herein will not be considered an exception to timely proposal delivery as addressed in FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisitions.

Offerors hand carrying proposals; IHEODTECHDIV is located at 2008 Stump Neck Road, Indian Head MD 20640 where access is restricted in accordance with NSPC security regulations. All visitors entering through the gate must have their clearances submitted via SMO code 0464A6 at least a five working days in advance of arrival. In addition to sending your clearance, you will also need to contact your Indian Head representative to provide additional security information, five working days in advance of arrival and contact the contracting officer or contract specialist 48 hours in advance of arrival to coordinate delivery of package. The IHEODTECHDIV security office is located outside of the main gate at IHEODTECHDIV which visitors will need to stop in first to obtain a temporary badge. When arriving on base, visitors may park in front of building 2172 which is the first building on the left as you come in to meet your IHEODTECHDIV escort. Note all vehicles entering through the gates are subject to random searches. Packages should not be sealed as they are subject to inspection. Classified material shall be prepared in accordance with current security requirements. The contracting officer or contract specialist will receive the proposal and provide the offeror a receipt with the time and date of delivery.

With the exception of the proposals mailed to address and handcarry instructions above, all offerors shall mark each RFP package with the name, code, phone numbers of the contracting officer, and contract specialist in accordance with the RFP instructions. In the event you have not been provided with this information contact the person listed in block 5 of the SF 26 , block 7 of the SF 33 or email the contracting officer at peter.agyei-sarpong@navy.mil or his representative at justin.l.bennett2@navy.mil mailto:peter.agyei-sarpong@navy.mil mailto:justin.l.bennett2@navy.mil