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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), CAGE Code 2D118, for conference registrations. This requirement is being solicited as a sole source requirement under North American Industry System (NAICS) 813920, as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business, Size Standard is $23.5 million dollars. NDIA is the only company/conference with the ability to provide a forum for discussing methods to maintain undersea superiority to secure access and maneuver in the Global Commons, (see attached Sole Source Justification). Period of Performance is 18-20 September 2023.

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). This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes, however, all quote received by the closing date will be considered by the Government for future requirements. A determination not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

Quotes shall be submitted via email on or before Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 2:00 PM EST. Offer received after the closing date are considered to be late and will not be considered for award.

Electronic Payment through Government purchase card method of payment.

For information on this acquisition contact Nico Montanari at nico.s.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition:

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

FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax;

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial Items;

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;

FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications;

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

DFAS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls;

DFARS 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information;

DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Report;

DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far.

This solicitation requires active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.