Combined Syn_Sol Rev 02 N6660426Q0008.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. Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604‐26‐Q‐0008.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) basis Li Ion battery in accordance with the Government’s Minimum Specifications provided as Attachment 1 to this notice.

This requirement is being solicited as 100% set-aside for small businesses as concurred with by NUWCDIVNPT’s office of small business programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 335910; the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Contractors shall submit a quote for the following items using the instructions as detailed herein.

CLIN Item Description Qty.

(T&M)

Services in support of Government Battery Certification Process, IAW the Government’s Minimum Specifications, Attachment 1.

*40 Hours NOT

TO EXCEED

(FFP)

Li Ion Battery IAW the Government’s Minimum Specifications, Attachment 1. 1 Each

(FFP)

Charging Station IAW the Government’s Minimum Specifications, Attachment 1

1 Each

* Ceiling value will be established based on contractor’s quoted labor mix/hourly rate(s). Services performed shall not exceed ceiling. CLIN will be downscoped post award to actual costs.

Delivery: FOB destination NUWCDIVNPT Newport, RI.

Required delivery is 31 December 2026 or sooner. Offerors shall provide best lead time within quotes.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

CLIN 0001

The contractor shall fill in and submit the following labor matrix with its quote for performance of CLIN 0001 services. The labor rate(s) will be used to establish the ceiling value for CLIN 0001 (labor rate/avg labor rates x 40 hours).

CLINs 0002 and 0003 The contractor shall submit a FFP for CLINs 0002 and 0003 IAW the Government’s specifications, Attachment 1.

CLINs 0001 and 0004 Labor Quoted Labor Category Quoted Labor Rate/Per Hour

(Contractor to fill in) $ (Contractor to fill in)

The Government intends to award a single contract as a result of this RFQ. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) offer. In order to be determined technically acceptable, the contractor shall:

1. Quote items meeting the required specifications, in the required quantities as detailed above and Attachment 1, Government’s Minimum Specifications; and

2. Contractors must submit detailed specifications for CLINs 0002 and 0003 with their quotes for the Government’s evaluation.

TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE

The total evaluated price will be established by adding the contractor's total quoted prices for CLINs 0001-0003. The Government will calculate and use the average hourly labor rate if more than one labor category and rate is quoted for CLIN 0001 services, for the purpose of determining the total evaluated price.

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

The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.209‐11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law 52.212‐1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items 52.212‐3 (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items 52.212‐4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items 52.212‐5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders –– Commercial Items https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_13

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C.

6101 note). 52.219‐28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2);

52.222‐3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003);

52.222‐19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (CD 2020O0019);

52.222‐35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020);

52.222‐36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020);

52.222‐37, Employment Reports on Veterans (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 (FEB 2021);

52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities

52.216-31, Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements—Commercial Acquisition 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities 252.204‐7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204‐7009 Limitations on the Use of 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 by Litigation Support apply to this solicitation.

252.204‐7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.225-7013 Duty Free Entry 252.225‐7048 Export‐Controlled Items 252.246‐7008 Sources of Electronic Parts 252.247‐7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The following additional terms and conditions apply:

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 Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212‐5 are applicable to this acquisition:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_10 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/6101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_216_31

Drop shipping from outside the United States is not acceptable. Gray market items will not be accepted. 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.

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 20 days from due date for receipt of quotes.

Any questions and all quotes shall be submitted to Teresa Michael at teresa.m.michael2.civ@us.navy.mil.

Quotes must be received on or before 26 January 2025, 2:00 PM, Eastern Time (EST). Quotes received after the closing date and time may not be considered for award.