RFO FAR 12 Presolicitation Notice_EFEA.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 solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit to Michigan Engineering Services, Inc. for continued Energy Finite Element Analysis (EFEA) Technical Support. This solicitation is unrestricted. 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-72-0021. Quotes are to be priced FOB Destination; separate shipping charges are not permitted.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 2 June 2026 at 10:00 EST. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 2 June 2026 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

The POC for this acquisition is Tracy McDonough at tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

The NAICS code is 541511

CMMC Level 1

Specifications: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (NSWCCD) Code 7240 requires technical support from Michigan Engineering Services, Inc.’s Dr. Nickolas Vlahopoulos to help develop a mesh generator code. Dr. Vlahopoulos, Chief Technology Officer, Michigan Engineering Services, Inc., is the lead architect and developer of the advanced FEA software, Energy Finite Element Analysis Software, which is under assessment for its applicability to support future submarine design.

CLIN Description Quantity 0001 Energy Finite Element Analysis (EFEA) Technical Support 1

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attached

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 quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoter.

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 2 June 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT.

The Quote package shall be sent to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil and include the following information:

a. Official Company Name;

b. Point 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 Tracy McDonough at tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 AM EST on Monday, 1 June 2026. All questions will be answered in an amendment to this notice.