N6660423Q0587_combined synopsis and solicitation.pdf

Combined Synopsis and Solicitation

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. This solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2).

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-23-Q-0587. AstroNova, Inc. (CAGE Code: 54318) is the only source of supply for the required Data Acquisition System and does not allow third party distribution. Obtaining similar equipment that is not from AstroNova would be financially and physically unattainable. Therefore, this acquisition can only be obtained through AstroNova, Inc. This requirement is being solicited as a sole source requirement under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334515.The Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received by the closing date will be considered by the Government for future requirements. A determination not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase on a Firm Fixed Price basis, a test system, as detailed below. For the purposes of quoting to this opportunity, the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

CLIN 0001:

Description Part Number Quantity

TMX-18 DATA ACQUISITION

SYSTEM

42880550 1 each

Required delivery is six (6) weeks after receipt of order (ARO); F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

An exception to Section 508 requirements applies: Exception #2.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC).

The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

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

Equipment (Oct 2020);

-52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020);

- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Item (Jun 2020) (Deviation 2018-O0018);

- FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;

- FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items;

- FAR 52.212-3 ALT 1 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items Alternate 1

- FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items;

- FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; The additional following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition:

--52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018)

-- 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020);

-- 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003);

-- 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020)(Deviation 2020-O0019);

-- 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

-- 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246);

-- 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020);

-- 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020);

-- 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Jun 2020);

-- 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008).

The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

-- 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

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

-- 252.204-7019 NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)

-- 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)

-- 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance

Evaluations

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

-- 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

-- 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation.

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

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.

In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation, the Contractor shall provide a Unique Item Identifier (UID) for all deliverables for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

Payment will be via Procurement Integrity Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (formerly known as 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/. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Offeror shall include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Contractor CAGE Code, and Contractor UEI number. Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Dylan Griffis at dylan.a.griffis.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before 17 August 2023 at 4:00PM 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 Dylan Griffis at dylan.a.griffis.civ@us.navy.mil.