Combined Synopsis and solicitation_Amendment002.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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-23-Q-0527. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. This requirement is for brand name CIAO hardware (see attached brand name specification); no substitutions will be allowed. The North American

Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334511. The Small Business Size Standard is

750 employees.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase on a

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, Amplifiers, which are detailed below. Required delivery for all items is 120 days after date of contract, F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI.

For the purposes of quoting to this opportunity, the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

CLIN 0001:

Description Part Number Quantity Ciao Wireless MBO Amplifier CA818-459E 16 each

CLIN 0002:

Ciao Wireless Limiting Amplifier CLA218-643 16 each

CLIN 0003:

Ciao Wireless Low Band Omni Amplifier CA18-344E 15 each

CLIN 0004:

Shipping (if applicable) N/A 1 Job

The items shall be new; no used or refurbished items will be allowed.

The Government has determined that this requirement does not include Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) or is exempt from 508 requirements.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), 2023-04. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications;

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

FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2023-O0002) (DEC 2022)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors;

FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications;

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(Deviation)” after the date of the clause.

Full text of incorporated FAR clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far.

The following DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

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

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls;

DFARS 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services– Representation

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

DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

DFARS 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System

DFARS 252-211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation

DFARS 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

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

The Government intends to award a single FFP Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the offeror must quote the required brand name part numbers in the required quantities, and meet the required delivery date; and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within the SPRS may render a quote technically unacceptable.

Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in new condition and/or are determined to be delivered from outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs.

For items configured in-house, Offerors shall provide proof that all items configured in house are new products, gray market items will not be accepted. If the Contractor does not deliver new hardware/software or provide proof that the in-house configured items are all new products, the Government need not accept delivery. If after award the hardware/software delivered are determined not to be new or delivered from outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs.

Payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

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/portal/public/SAM/. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Offerors shall include price, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror’s CAGE Code, and the quote shall include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers. A quote received after the closing date and time specified may be ineligible for award.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Julianna Ricci at julianna.b.ricci.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before Wednesday July 19th, 2023 at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Julianna Ricci at julianna.b.ricci.civ@us.navy.mil.