N3904025Q3062 Combined Synopsis RFQ.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE:

Requirement Title: Rental of Nitrogen Trailer

Solicitation Number: N3904025Q3062

Response Deadline: 02/17/2025 @1500 PM EST

POC:

Sarah Thibodeau

Sarah.d.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL NOT be posted on SAM.gov.

2. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-04 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-0117. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html.

3. This solicitation is being issues as a(n): Request for Quote

4. This acquisition is for: Total Small Business Set-Aside

5. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS): 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing

6. The size standard is: 1200 Employees

REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requests responses from sources capable of providing the following:

Required Delivery Date/Period of Performance:

o Base: 02/23/26-05/22/26 o Option 1: 05/23/26-06/22/26

Place of Performance: NLON Groton, CT

METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Offers shall be emailed. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

System for Award Management (SAM): Vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

N3904025Q3062

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

PLEASE PROVIDE DELIVERED PRICES, AVAILABILITY, AND PRICE SOURCE WITH QUOTE

REFERENCE # N394025Q0114 DUE DATE: 02/17/2026 1500 EST

From: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Your company info:

Sarah Thibodeau Name:

Contracting, Code 410.2 POC:

Kittery, ME 03904 (P) sarah.d.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil 2079944897 Email:

Cage Code:

BUSINESS SIZE (circle one): SMALL LARGE PAYMENT TERMS ______%______DAYS

MOBILIZATION TIME: _________ARO PRICES DERIVED FROM (CHECK ONE)

F.O.B. DESTINATION, Y____N____ ___COMMERCIAL PRICE LIST DATED

IF NO, SHIPPING COST__________. ___INTERNAL PRICE LIST DATED

___OTHER ( PLEASE EXPLAIN )

Please indicate your preferred payment method by checking one of the options below. Payment options available are WAWF and GCPC: Government Commercial Purchase Card (up to $100,000). Please ensure that you register for WAWF (www.wawftraining.com) GCPC_____ WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) _____

*Please note that purchase card orders are not paid up front. Once material is received, a Government cardholder may be contacted for purchase card information.

_X__ If checked, to be awarded on an “All or None” basis, and CPARS evaluation procedures apply.

YOUR SIGNATURE___________________________________DATE________________________

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY Unit Price Total

0001 Rental of One Nitrogen Gas Tube Trailer 02/23/26-05/22/2026 In Accordance with Statement of Work

3 Months

0002 Trailer Refills

1 Job

1001 Option 1 Associated with CLIN

0001 POP 05/23/26-06/22/26

25 Jobs

TOTAL

COST

Place of Performance: NLON Groton, CT Period of Performance:

o Base: 02/23/26-05/22/26 o Option 1: 05/23/26-06/22/26

For evaluation purposes, please provide any applicable procedures and technical information. If no information is provided, your quotation may be determined to be unresponsive.

Please provide published commercial labor rates and breakdown of total prices, if applicable, for Price Justification purposes.

See Below for Detailed Statement of Work and Applicable Clauses.

ALL OFFERS SHALL INCLUDE THIS FORM FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY (HIGHLIGHTED YELLOW

FIELDS ARE REQUIRED).

***Begin Statement of Work***

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE

1.1. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) is seeking to rent a temporary high pressure nitrogen gas tube trailer. This specification reflects those characteristics which are essential to the minimum needs of the government for the procurement of rental equipment to perform High Pressure Nitrogen Flasks Charging Operation. The application for this high-pressure tube trailer is located at NLON, CT.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1. Issues of Publications - The following documents in effect on the date of this requested proposal is a part of this specification to the extent applicable, or as specified herein. Within the specification, they shall be referred to by their basic designation only.

2.1.1. Government

2.1.1.1. Code of Federal Regulations

2.1.1.1.1. A-A-59155 Commercial item description Nitrogen, high purity, special purpose

2.1.1.2. Federal Standards

2.1.1.2.1. FED-STD-313D - Material Safety Data, Transportation Data, And

Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities

2.1.1.2.2. UIPI 0505-908 Level II and III Cleanliness for Piping Systems/Equipment

2.1.1.2.3. 29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2.1.2. Nongovernment

2.1.2.1. American National Standards Institute INC, (ANSI)

2.1.2.1.1. ANSI/AMT B11.19 – Performance Criteria for Safeguarding

2.1.2.1.2. ANSI MH 10.8.2 – Data Application Identifier Standard

2.2. Order of Precedence - In the event of conflict between the text of this specification and that of the references cited above, the text of this specification shall take precedence.

Nothing in this specification, however, shall supersede applicable laws or regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. High Pressure Nitrogen Gas Tube Trailer

3.1.1. Trailer mounted Nitrogen Gas Tube DOT rated trailer able to be delivered and left for use for up to 30 days and replaced with another full trailer as required.

3.1.2. Pressure vessel testing certifications, on all tube trailers, shall be up to date, valid and not expiring within time frame the tube trailer in use by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

3.1.3. Capable of Suppling High-Pressure Nitrogen from 2000 psig to 4500 psig in volumes of 27,000 scf up to 81,556 scf (standard cubic feet).

3.1.3.1. High Pressure Tubes

3.1.3.1.1. Standard N2 tube sizes 20’ x 6” Size variable as long as pressure and volume and purity requirements are met.

3.1.3.1.2. Quantity of tubes on trailer from 10 to 99 quantity of tubes variable as long as pressure and volume and purity requirements are met.

3.1.3.1.3. Trailer length not to exceed 29 ft., and capable of being detached and left for later pickup.

3.1.4. Pressure Vessel – Tube Quantity (as available) meeting minimum pressure of

2000 psi not to exceed 4500 psi and 27,000 scf to be trailer mounted horizontally and secured to the trailer able to be transported on DOT certified trailer.

3.1.4.1. Transition Fitting from tube trailer, to be provided 1 week ahead of delivery with output to be provided with Documentation as to Operational pressure rating of the component(s).

3.1.4.1.1. Documentation describing aspects of Transition Fitting is acceptable in lieu of physical delivery.

3.1.5. Startup training by vendor required.

3.2. Conditions of Performance

3.2.1. The following operational conditions shall apply under this specification:

3.2.1.1. Nitrogen Gas Requirements

3.2.1.1.1. Nitrogen shall meet, by vendor or laboratory statement of conformance, the requirements of A-A-59155, Grade A or B, or MIL- PRF-27401, Type I, Grade B or C, or CGA G-10.1, Grade L or M.

3.2.1.1.2. Vendor shall provide a Certificate of Compliance, (COC) or purity report for every batch provided when delivered to be available in hardcopy at the point of delivery with each delivery.

3.2.1.2. Cleanliness of vendor supplied equipment

3.2.1.2.1. The equipment to be used shall meet all the cleanliness requirements as dictated by engineering for the system that will be delivering. Typically, this is known as Level II cleanliness per reference.

2.1.1.2.2 for the High Pressure charging of high-pressure flasks.

3.2.1.2.2. Equipment delivered shall have been certified cleanliness provided documentation when delivered.

3.2.1.2.3. Cleanliness plugs and caps to be installed with seals prior to delivery.

3.3. Personnel Safety and Health Requirements

3.3.1. All machine parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies furnished on the unit shall comply with all specific requirements of “OSHA Safety and Health Standard (29CFR1910), General Industry”, ANSI/AMT B11.19, ANSI/AMT B11.22, and ANSI/AMT B11.23, and ANSI/AMT B20.1 that are applicable to the equipment itself.

3.3.2. Covers, platforms, guardrails, belt guards, and safety devices shall be provided for all parts of the equipment that present a safety hazard. The safety devices shall not interfere with the operation or maintenance of the equipment. The safety devices shall be removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance, and repair of the part.

3.3.3. Additional safety and health requirements shall be as specified in other paragraphs of this specification.

3.4. OSHA Approved

3.4.1. The equipment specified herein shall be in compliance with the applicable OSHA regulations and be listed by one of the OSHA accredited laboratories or approved in accordance with CFR Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910 and installed in accordance with applicable NEC/NFPA requirements. Approval shall be as specified under the “Approval” and “Acceptance” criteria in the OSHA regulations Subpart “O”, Machinery and Machine Guarding para. 1910.212. After equipment delivery and installation and prior to testing, the Contractor shall provide a signed written Manufactures Certification that equipment has been manufactured and installed to OSHA CFR 1910.399 (per definition of ‘acceptable’).

3.5. Audible Noise Levels

3.5.1. N/A

3.6. Environmental Protection

3.6.1. The unit shall be designed and constructed so that during operation, service, transportation and storage conditions described herein, including final disposal, the equipment will comply with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA). The equipment described herein shall not contain or emit material hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state, and local statutes in effect at the point of installation.

3.7. Hazardous Material Exclusions

3.7.1. Supplies being used in the performance of this contract, or materials being provided as part of the equipment shall be free of known hazardous materials.

Definitions of hazardous materials are specified in the latest version, including revisions adopted during the term of the contract, of Federal Standard No. 313.

3.7.2. Notwithstanding any other hazardous material usage permitted in this contract, radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing radiation as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury, cadmium, lithium, methylene chloride, lead (=or>0.06%), or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) are prohibited.

4. RESPONSIBILITITES

4.1. Contractor

4.1.1. OSHA Compliance Statement:

4.1.1.1. The equipment specified herein shall be in compliance with the applicable

OSHA regulations and be listed by one of the OSHA accredited laboratories or approved in accordance with CFR Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910 and installed in accordance with applicable NEC/NFPA requirements. Approval shall be as specified under the “Approval” and “Acceptance” criteria in the OSHA regulations Subpart “O”, Machinery and Machine Guarding para. 1910.212. 1910.399. After equipment delivery and installation and prior to testing, the Contractor shall provide a signed written Manufactures Certification that equipment has been manufactured and installed to OSHA CFR 1910.399 (per definition of ‘acceptable’).

4.1.2. Maintenance

4.1.2.1. The contractor shall supply and deliver all materials required to operate unit upon delivery. The contractor shall be responsible for and perform all invasive maintenance for the duration of the service, unless agreed upon or authorized by the training service.

4.1.2.2. Coordinate maintenance w/ Executing POC through the C420 Contract Office Representative

4.1.2.3. The equipment will be operating around-the-clock under a rigorous deployment performance schedule. Within twenty-four (24) hours (one-day) of initial notification of the need for repair, the Contractor shall have a knowledgeable and equipped technician on the jobsite fully prepared to repair the rental equipment. The defective unit(s) shall be repaired within forty-eight

(48) hours (two day) of initial notification or, if the original defective unit(s) cannot be made operational, replaced within seventy-two (72) hours (three days) of initial notification. If the equipment failure is not the fault of the Government, the Contractor shall bear all costs associated with its repair and/or replacement.

4.2. Training

4.2.1. Contractor will provide start-up and training services to shipyard employees, to ensure equipment is used safely and responsibly.

4.3. Operator / Maintenance Manuals

4.3.1. Operating instructions and valve identification schematic to be provided on unit delivered.

4.3.2. Equipment Data Sheet (EDS).

4.3.3. Points of contact with telephone numbers for requesting emergency repair regardless of the time or type of day.

4.3.4. Contractor shall provide all manuals, data sheets, and unique tools (if necessary) needed to safely operate the equipment.

4.4. Deliverables – In addition to all required equipment, the Contractor shall provide technical documentation electronically to the COR and Engineering. At a minimum, the documentation shall consist of:

4.4.1. Points of contact with telephone numbers for requesting emergency repair regardless of time or type of day.

4.4.2. Technical Instructions (TIs) such as an Operations & Maintenance Manual, Controls Manual, and/or Mechanical/Electrical Manual with Schematics.

4.4.3. Operating Instructions, if not in the TI.

4.4.4. Preventative Maintenance Schedules.

4.4.5. Equipment Data Sheet (EDS).

5. DELIVERY / RETURN

5.1. Delivery

5.1.1. The supplies shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with the provisions identified herein. Yellow packaging, packing, preservation and marking, in any form or manner, regardless of the method of preparation specified, is prohibited.

5.1.2. The Government can provide forklift services for removing machinery from Vendor’s transport during work hours.

5.1.3. Documentation with Shipyard copies shall accompany each delivery.

5.1.4. The contractor shall notify the receiving activity of the scheduled arrival date of the equipment and any special handling requirements. Notification shall be made not less than 72 hours prior to the delivery date. This notification is necessary to ensure off-loading services are arranged. If proper notification is not given, the Government will not be responsible for any delays and expenses caused by the inability to off-load the supplies upon delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will not accept deliveries after 1500 hours Monday through Friday. No deliveries will be accepted on Saturday or Sunday.

5.2. Security

5.2.1. To be allowed onto a government Shipyard, personnel must be US citizens and in possession of appropriate personal identification. Proof of US citizenship may be necessary and can be required for access to the drydock. Allowable documentation of US citizenship is an official government issued Certificate of Birth or Naturalization (w/ raised seal & not a photocopy) or a US passport. Vehicular access requires a non-expired personal Real ID Driver’s License and appropriate vehicle identification or registration. The transport vehicle must have the company’s name / logo prominently displayed. To gain access to the drydock environs, personnel must be escorted and possess / wear their own personal safety gear.

5.3. Inspection Criteria

5.3.1. The contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. The contractor may utilize his own facility or any other commercial facility acceptable to the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.

5.3.2. The equipment shall be supplied FOB Destination (NLON, CT). Upon receipt, the equipment shall be inspected for shipping damage, verification of quantities, mechanical and electrical integrity, and the requirements of section 3. Within fifteen

(15) days of delivery, the equipment will be connected to the appropriate utilities and operated to sufficiently demonstrate conformance to the requirements of the specification. Any discrepancies on any item of equipment supplied shall be promptly corrected by the manufacturer at no cost to the government.

5.4. Final Acceptance

5.4.1. Upon satisfactory completion of inspection and test of the equipment, the authorized Government Representative (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Code 420 Contract Office Representative) will sign and forward the acceptance document(s) to Code 410 Contract Specialist for completion. Unloading of equipment from Vendor’s transport does not signify acceptance.

5.5. Return

5.5.1. The Government will disconnect the equipment and provide a temporary storage location convenient for Contractor pick-up. The Government will notify the Contractor as well as the Contracting Office as to when the rental Item has been released and is available for pick-up. The last day of the rental period shall be the next normal workday after the Contractor has been so notified. The Contractor shall be responsible for shipping. The Government can provide forklift services during work hours for placing the equipment onto the vendor’s transport.

6. GENERAL

6.1. Response to Request

6.1.1. As part of the response to this request, descriptive literature shall be furnished in sufficient detail to show that the proposed design will meet these specifications.

Vendor submittals shall include brochures of the model being submitted, assembly sketches with critical dimensions, sketches (with dimensions) of all tooling being provided, statements of compliance with specification, and performance statements as required.

CLAUSES:

Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

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

52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities

52.212-3 ALT I

Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services-- Alternate I

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.212-5 DEV Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party 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 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

Additional DFARS contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions 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 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation

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

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements 252.204-7024 Notice on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors 252.217-7028 Over and Above Work 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel 252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program--Basic 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea--Basic C-202-H001 Additional definitions--basic (navsea) (oct 2018) C-204-H001 Use of navy support contractors for official contract files (navsea) (oct 2018) C-211-H018 Approval by the government (navsea) (jan 2019) C-212-W001 Contract terms and conditions—commercial items addendum to 52.212-4 (navsea) (oct 2018) C-215-H002 Contractor proposal navsea) (oct 2018 C-223-H003 Exclusion of mercury (navsea) (mar 2019) C-223-H004 Management and disposal of hazardous waste (navsea) (may 2023 C-223-N002 Restrictions on use of yellow material (navsea) (oct 2018) C-223-W002 On-site safety requirements (navsea) (oct 2018) C-246-H001 Extension of commercial warranty (navsea) (oct 2018) C-247-H001 Permits and responsibilities (navsea) (dec 2018) D-211-H002 Marking of reports (navsea) (oct 2018) D-247-H002 Packaging of supplies--basic (navsea) (dec 2020) D-247-W001 Prohibited packing materials (navsea) (oct 2018 E-246-W002 Certificate of compliance (navsea) (oct 2018) F-211-W001 Partial deliveries (navsea) (oct 2018 F-242-H001 Contractor notice regarding late delivery (navsea) (oct 2018 F-247-N002 Instructions for deliveries to the portsmouth naval shipyard (navsea) (mar 2019) F-247-H001 Delivery of data (navsea) (oct 2018) G-232-H002 Payment instructions (navsea) (feb 2024) G-232-H005 Supplemental instructions regarding invoicing (navsea) (jan 2019) G-242-H001 Government contract administration points-of-contact and responsibilities (navsea) (oct 2023) G-242-H002 Hours of operation and holiday schedule (navsea) (jul 2021) L-204-H003 Notification of use of navy support contractor for official contract files (navsea) (apr 2019)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items

I. GENERAL

In addition to FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items” and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following information is provided:

Objections to any of the terms and conditions of the RFQ will constitute a deficiency which will make the offer unacceptable.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

(1) Vendors shall respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Vendors are cautioned not to alter the solicitation.

(2) Initial quotes and any modifications thereto are to be submitted to the Contracting Office on or before the closing date and time cited elsewhere in this Request for Quote.

(3) Responses should be submitted via email only

(4) Please review all specifications carefully.

II. CONTENT OF QUOTE

RFQ pricing and information pages completed by the vendor.

Technical Submission to include:

o Submission of technical information demonstrating compliance with the specifications, including, but not limited to:

Technical submission shall include the Manufacturer Name and Model Number of the specific unit(s) being proposed. The Government will only evaluate those specifically identified units (s).

Brochures pertaining to the pieces of equipment being quoted, to include, but not limited to: pictures of the equipment, and technical specifications of the equipment, including model/series unit demonstrating compliance with the PWS and specifications. These should be readily identified by the item ID number.

The details of any/all exceptions taken to the specification.

The completion and submission of the above items will constitute a quote and will be considered the vendor’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions of this solicitation and any attachments and/or exhibits hereto. An objection to any of the terms and conditions of the solicitation will constitute a deficiency which will make the offer unacceptable. Potential contractors will be screened for contractor responsibility in accordance with

FAR Subpart 9.1.

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The contract will be awarded to the vendor with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Quotes will be revaluated based on the following criteria:

-Technical Acceptability (Must meet specifications and document capabilities) -Must meet specifications and document capabilities.

-Price (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, after adherence to other factors)

- Past Performance (Vendors will be reviewed using CPARS/FAPPIIS for past performance)

Vendors will be required to submit a quote that will be evaluated in accordance with the specifications provided in the solicitation, FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors. Failure to include pricing for all line items shall be cause for rejection of the quote for all line items.

Technical:

Please provide documentation demonstrating your capabilities in fulfilling the SOW.

Technical Evaluation Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Submission clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation Unacceptable Submission does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

If the technical submittal is determined “Unacceptable”, it renders the entire quote technically unacceptable.

Technical submissions that do not meet the minimum requirements will be rated as “Unacceptable” and will no longer be considered for further competition or award.

Schedule:

Please confirm availability for the requested period of performance. If your company is unavailable for the requested period, please provide the earliest available start. Please provide your best and fastest schedule.

Price:

The Price will be evaluated as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable; however, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to award based on the ability to meet the required schedule.

(END OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION)