Combined Synopsis.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 N66604-24-Q-0295. The NAICS Code is 541519; the size standard is $34,000,000.00. This requirement is for Fiber Optic Cabling and accessories, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable and accessories and Network Cabinets and accessories.

This will be solicited as both Brand Name or Equal and Brand Name No Substitutions to: The Corning, 3M, L-Com, Leviton, Commscope Uniprise, Panduit, Master Lock, Tripp-Lite.

NUWCDIVNPT must maintain uniformity with existing network infrastructure already in place.

The materials required are currently utilized across NUWCDIVNPT and it is imperative to maintain continuity.

See attached for Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) breakdown and Minimum Requirements associated.

Required delivery for all items is 01 JULY 2024.

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), FAC 2024-03, effective 2/23/2024. 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

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

- 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);

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

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

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

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:

- 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 apply to this solicitation;

- 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements (included if item is not a commercial off the shelf item);

- 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-1717 DOD Assessment Requirements (included if item is not a commercial off the shelf item); and

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

(SPRS) in Past Performance Evaluations.

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 award on a FFP Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) Provide assertion that all items, as described in the minimum requirements attached including Brand Name Specification are configured in house and are new products in the required quantities, gray market items will not be accepted; (2) Provide assertion that all items are shipped from within the US; and (3) 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 being deemed 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.

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 via Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT), formerly known as Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

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 DUNS number, and the quote shall include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.

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 athttps://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Elyce Hall at elyce.c.hall.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before Friday 19 April 2024, 1400 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 Elyce Hall at elyce.c.hall.civ@us.navy.mil

See Enclosure:

1) Minimum Requirements