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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY

NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

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

Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-24-Q-0003. This is being solicited as a sole source requirement to Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 513210 – Software Publishers. The Small Business Size Standard is $47.0 million.

The Product Service Code is Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical.

This is being solicited on a sole source basis to Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. NUWC and NAWC require a mission-level modeling capability in order to assess the performance of undersea warfare capabilities at a holistic level across domains and phases of naval warfare. Naval Simulation System (NSS) was developed as a Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) product (as part of a past Small Business Innovation Research contract) and later acquired by SPA from the original developer and owns the proprietary rights. SPA has confirmed there are no authorized resellers of NSS software support. Moving to another mission-level modeling software or developing a new one have been evaluated but deemed too costly both in terms of time and money.

This is not a request for competitive quotes.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase on a Firm Fixed Price basis, Naval Simulation System (NSS) software support in accordance with the attached SOW and DD254. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

CLIN Item Description Part # Qty.

0001 100 hours of phone/email technical support with NUWC Newport

N/A 1

0002 50 hours of phone/email technical support with NAWC

AD

N/A 1

Option 1

3-day onsite technical support visit to NUWC Newport Anticipated January 2025

N/A 1

Option 2

3-day onsite technical support visit to NAWC AD Anticipated May

N/A 1

Delivery is F.O.B Destination PoP is 09/26/2024 – 09/25/25 Places of Performance are: Contractor Facility, NAWC AD, and NUWC Newport

Notes:

1. In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

Payment will be made via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (formerly known as Wide Area Workflow).

2. This requirement contains drawings that are designated Distribution D; therefore, they are export controlled. To access the Government documents, the Offeror must possess a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. In order to obtain access to the drawings, a valid DD 2345 form must be provided and the requests for the drawings shall come from the JCP Custodian; drawings will not be provided to other points of contact.

3. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

4. Quotes and all attachments shall be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat. Offerors shall include price, payment terms, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions:

Offeror Point of Contact (including phone number and email address); Offeror CAGE Code; and Offeror SAM UEI. Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

- 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

- 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

- 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (DEC 2023)

- 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

- 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

- 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (OCT 2020)

- 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation (NOV 2015)

- 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

- 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)

- 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services) (MAY 2024).

- 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

- 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984)

- 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

- 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

- 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

- 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

In addition, the following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this order:

- 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)

- 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022)

- 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016)

- 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (JAN 2023)

- 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (MAY 2024)

- 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023)

- 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023)

- 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)

- 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)

- 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Andrew McCall at andrew.c.mccall4.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm EST.

Quotes received after this date and time are considered late and may not be considered for award. For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Andrew McCall at andrew.c.mccall4.civ@us.navy.mil.