N6660426Q0116.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). Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), 2025-06, October 01, 2025.

Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N6660426Q0256. This action is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Director of the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 333995. The Small Business Size Standard is 800 employees.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a purchase order for Hydraulic Powered Unit and Linear Actuators, Qty. 2. The contractor shall provide the items as identified below:

CLIN Item Description Qty. Period of Performance

0001 Hydraulic Pressure Unit, Subsea

20 weeks

0002 Linear Actuator, Hydraulic Powered

20 weeks

Required Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. Offerors shall include shipping charges included in the price of the units, if applicable, and best delivery date (not to exceed 20 weeks from award).

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.

The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

The evaluation procedures to be used:

The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror using a Best Value-Trade Off source selection process. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror meeting all requirements of the solicitation and whose proposal contains the combination of those factors offering the best overall value to the Government. The best overall value for the Government will be determined by comparing the difference in value of technical (non-price) features of proposals with the difference in price to the Government. The Government reserves its right to make either a single award for both CLINs 0001 and 0002, or two awards one award for CLIN 0001 and one award for CLIN 0002. As a split award will be considered, the pricing for CLINs 0001 and 0002 shall not be interdependent.

The following indicates the factors that will be considered for award:

1. Technical Approach

2. Past Performance

3. Price

Factor 1 – Technical Approach

1. Describe its proposed technical approach to meet the Hydraulic Pressure Unit Specification Document, and the Actuator Specification Document (attached), including as much system detail as possible. If possible, provide a picture of the system, a system data sheet, drawings, schematics, etc..

2. Provide a discussion of how the proposed Hydraulic Pressure Unit and the Actuator will meet the specifications, including any diagrams or calculations.

3. Discuss what types of features are used to mitigate equipment and operator safety risks, and how the features will mitigate these risks.

Page limitations: Item 1 and 2 combined are limited to 8 pages. Item 3 is limited to 1 page.

NOTE: The quote must clearly demonstrate that it meets the Specification Documents (attached). Simply stating something to the effect that, “The quote complies with or meets or exceeds the specifications in the Requirements documents” is not sufficient. An offeror that simply states something to this effect and does not provide the level of system details in its technical approach as required above will be considered technically unacceptable.

Factor 2 – Past Performance

1. Provide at least two examples of prior or current projects similar to this solicitation requirement that have been performed in the last five years.

1. Provide a description of the project/work performed and level of effort provided.

2. Explain how the project and this solicitation requirement are similar and relate to each other. Similar can mean equivalent flow and volume requirements and/or system similarity.

3. If available, include a picture, figure, and/or schematics of the prior project.

4. Must include the following for each project:

1. Contract Number or other equivalent number

2. Organization supported

3. Indication as a Prime or Subcontractor

4. Value

5. Project point of contact with current telephone number and/or email address

5. Limit one page maximum per example (any pictures, figures, and/or hydraulic schematics are excluded from this one page limit).

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:

- 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

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

- 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

-52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

- 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items

- 52.212-2 “Evaluation – Commercial Items”

-52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2025-

O0003)(DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

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

-52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items –

(DEVIATION 2025-O0003)(DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

- 52.225-25, “Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications”

-52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

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 (DEVIATION 2024-O0013) 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,

- 252.213-7000, 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”

- 252.225-7013, “Duty Free Entry”

- 252.227-2017, “Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions”

- 252.227-7028, “Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government”

- 252.246-7048, Sources of Electronic Parts

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 shall be submitted electronically via email to Maria Diaz-Sotomayor at maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before Thursday January 22, 2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and will not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Maria Diaz-Sotomayor at maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil.