RFO FAR 12 Presolicitation Notice 04072026.pdf

This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 “Pre-solicitation Notice” for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is set aside for small business This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under reference no. N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0136. Quotes are to be priced FOB Destination; separate shipping charges are not permitted.

All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency if received by the due date below.

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Kylie Cox, at kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil

The NAICS code is 513210- Software Publishers

The PSC is 7A21

CMMC Level: Level 1

Specifications: The Nondestructive Evaluation Welding, Processing, & NDE Branch, Code 611 of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) performs research and development in nondestructive testing and nondestructive testing support for Navy Shipyards and Navy Maintenance Centers. Tasking aimed at improving the maritime industrial base, specifically aligned with, and in support of, DRPM MIB Advanced Manufacturing initiatives/efforts and functional areas. Code 611 owns a license to CIVA 2022 which is advanced physics software for simulating and evaluating nondestructive testing. The software is specialized, complex and required for future work supporting the submarine industrial base. The objective is to obtain the latest version of the software, CIVA 2025, convert the software license from node locked to an RDT&E networked license for multiple user access, and add additional seats to accommodate future workload. This award is to be made on a Sole Source Basis.

CLIN Description Quantity 0001 CIVA 2025 software upgrade 1 0002 Local Network License 1 0003 Additional Seats for UT and RT/CT 1

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attached

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) Attached mailto:kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil

The Government has determined that an award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government, past performance and price considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.

Evaluation Factors

1. Technical – All quotations will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine if the proposed product(s) clearly meet the minimum technical requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement / salient characteristics. Quotations that do not meet the minimum requirements will be rated "Unacceptable" and will not be considered further.

2. Past Performance – Past Performance will be evaluated via SPRS, SAM, FAPIIS, and other sources.

3. Price – The price of all technically acceptable quotations will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made to the vendor with the most advantageous evaluated price among the technically acceptable quotations.

Quote packages are due by 8/11/2026 at 10:00 EST. Quote packages shall be sent to kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil and include the following information:

a. Official Company Name;

b. Points of contact including name and phone number; and

Cage Code number

Applicable clauses and provisions included in FAR 12.205, DFARS 212.301 and NMCARS

5212.3 are incorporated into this notice. The following provisions and clauses are provided but are not all inclusive of all applicable terms and conditions:

52.204-7 – System for Award Management 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Service

52.247.34 – FOB Destination 252.204-7021 – Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil by 8/7/2026 at 12:00 EST.