N62271/N6227118Q1157RFQ_A0001.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTE N62271-18-Q-1157 A0001

Changes: Under Minimum Techincal Requirments - (interrogate freq set to 11 kHz, reply freq set to 12 kHz)

This Request for Quote (RFQ), N62271-18-Q-1157, is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 13 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This RFQ intends to result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

The Naval Postgraduate School has Sole Source requirement, to be provided by one vendor, Edgetech Instruments Inc., for acoustic releases. The award will be evaluated on a lowest price technically-acceptable basis. The NAICS associated with this purchase is 334513.

Sole Source Requirement: The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR Part 6.303-2. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Schedule of Services required

Port LF Push Off Release Transponder

Delivery Schedule:

Qty 4 on or before 08/17/2018

Qty 10 on or before 09/15/2018

Qty 4 on or before 09/30/2018

EA

0005844

Port Release Links for all PORT releases

Delivery Schedule: On or before 09/30/2018

EA

Total Price

Statement of Requirements Oceanography Department Naval Postgraduate School

1.0 Background/Introduction:

Product is an acoustic release used on underwater moorings for recovery of the mooring sensors deployed from small boats. The project requires deployment of numerous passive acoustic recording systems that will be turned-around every 6 months from small boats. Each mooring requires an acoustic release to separate the mooring from the anchor on demand by an acoustic signal sent from the recovery ship using a “deck box”. The releases need to be compatible with the existing equipment including the deck box owned by NPS used to send the release signal.

2.0 Minimal Technical Requirements/Salient Characteristics:

These systems need to meet the following minimum requirements:

· Lightweight (25 lbs. In air; 11 lbs. In water)

· Has a release load rating of at least 750 lbs.

· A lifting load rating of at least 1500 lbs.

· Can operate for 2 years on alkaline batteries

· Has a frequency range of at least 7 to 15 kHz

· (interrogate freq set to 11 kHz, reply freq set to 12 kHz)

· Has a depth rating of at least 3000 meters.

· Command coding must be BACS in order to be compatible with the communications “deck box”

· Must be capable of tandem deployment with a tandem assembly bracket, specifically designed to pair two units for redundancy when needed (NPS has assembly).

· Pricing must include shipping costs

Delivery Location Naval Postgraduate School Attn: Joseph / KFS 76682 1988 Lake Del Monte Dr.

Monterey, CA 93943 (831)656-2256

Procedures in FAR 13.106 are applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors. A combination of price and Minimal Technical Requirements/Salient Characteristics as in the above Statement of Requirements, delivery date, a determination of responsibility, on a technically acceptable lowest price basis.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters 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/.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION:

The technical quote shall be submitted no later than 11:00AM PST 07/5/2018 and shall be valid for 30 days.

Quote Submission: Shall include all line items, power sources operating accessories, and anticipated shipping date.

Contractors are encouraged to include any Federal and/or Educational discounts

Include all warranty information, terms and conditions and anticipated lead time and delivery date. Quoted items must include all power sources and note items needed to operate the equipment.

Shipping Include any applicable customs and shipping fees Vendor must take the responsibility for all customs clearances in order for the required units to arrive at the delivery locations and not be held due to customs issues.

FBO shipping required – Note that the govt. is self-insured and does not require additional shipping insurance.

Submit Quotes via E Mail to the below:

Julie Rips Contract Specialist 831-656-3580

JRRIPS@NPS.EDU

PAPERLESS CONTRACTING:

All contractual documents (i.e. contracts, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders and modifications) related to the instant procurement are considered to be "issued" by the government when copies are either deposited in the mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods, such as email. The government's acceptance of the contractor's proposal constitutes bilateral agreement to "issue" contractual documents as detailed herein.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following FAR / DFAR clauses are incorporated by reference:

All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR Clauses: http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/ DFARS Clauses: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/ (End of clause)

FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Mar 2012) (DEVIATION)

(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(b)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities

(ix) [Reserved]

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009).

(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.- Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

For EIT requirements include the following language unless an exception applies:

This procurement is for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT). Effective June 25, 2001, the Federal government implemented Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Amendments of 1998 (29 U.S.C. S 794(d)). Section 508 requires that the federal government only acquire electronic and information technology goods and services that provide for access by persons with disabilities. Therefore, to the extent supplies and services are available in the commercial marketplace, the contractor is required to meet the relevant accessibility standards contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 1194 (Subpart B). For further information see http://www.section508.gov.