N6660424Q0203.pdf

This is a Combined Synopsis/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. A separate, written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b).

Request for Proposal (RFQ) number is N66604‐24‐Q‐0203.

This action is being solicited on a Sole Source Basis to High Tech Inc. The Industry Classification

Systems (NAICS) code is 334511 “Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and

Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing”, the Small‐Business Size Standard is 1,350 employees. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the future.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm

Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for HTI‐92‐WB Hydrophones and associated connectors.

For purposes of quoting, required specifications and CLIN structure are annotated below:

CLIN Item Description Part # Qty.

CLIN

HTI‐92‐WB Hydrophone with 15 ft.

Cable Length Seacon AWQ‐2/24‐MP

HTI‐92‐WB 16

CLIN

HTI‐92‐WB Hydrophone with 20 ft.

Cable Length Seacon AWQ‐2/24‐

MP

HTI‐92‐WB 24

CLIN

HTI‐92‐WB Hydrophone with 40 ft.

Cable Length Seacon AWQ‐2/24‐MP

HTI‐92‐WB 16

Required delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI 02841. Offerors shall provide the delivery lead time within the quote.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition

Circular (FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https:// acquisition.gov/far and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The following provisions and clauses apply reference to this RFQ:

‐ FAR 52.209‐11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any

Federal Law;

‐ FAR 52.212‐1, Instructions to Offerors‐‐Commercial Item;

‐ FAR 52.212‐3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items – Alternate I;

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

‐ 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 (Jun 2020)

(Pub. L. 109‐282);

‐‐ 52.219‐28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f);

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

‐‐ 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) (29 U.S.C. 793);

‐‐ 52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627):

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

(E.O. 13513); and

‐‐ 52.225‐13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the

Treasury).

The following DFARS provisions and 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).

‐252.211‐7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation

‐252.225‐7048 Export‐Controlled Items

‐252.246‐7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

‐252.247‐7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

In order to be technically acceptable for award the offeror must:

1. Quote items meeting the required specifications, in the required quantities;

2. Submit detailed specifications with their quote;

3. Provide proof that all items configured in house are new products, gray market items will not be accepted;

4. If the Contractor does not deliver new hardware/software or provide proof that the 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 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. Drop shipping is not acceptable.

Additional Terms and Conditions:

Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) will be used.

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.

Quotes and all attachments shall be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat. Offerors 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), Offeror CAGE code, and shall include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offerors.

Offers must be submitted to Hannah.l.murphy7.civ@us.navy.mil. Offers must be received on or before

February 9th 2024, 6:00 PM, Eastern Time (EST). Quotes received after the closing date and time may be ineligible for award.

For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Hannah Murphy by email:

Hannah.l.murphy7.civ@us.navy.mil.