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RFQ # N6660424Q0011

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. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N6660424Q0011, which is a follow on to RFQ # N6660423Q0563 which closed on 25 September 2023. This requirement is being solicited as Unrestricted. This contract intends to purchase on Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Radio Frequency Cable (RF), which are detailed below. The RF Cables are In Accordance With (IAW) drawings listed in the below table, which will be made available upon request as detailed below. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 335931. The Small Business Size Standard is 1000 employees. Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, RF cables, which are detailed below.

For the purposes of quoting to this opportunity, the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

This requirement contains drawings that are designated as Distribution Statement D and export controlled. Distribution is authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and United States DoD contractors with a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Only offerors with an active registration in JCP will be provided access to the technical specification drawings. In order to obtain access to the drawings, the offeror shall submit a request in the SAM.gov posting and provide company name, CAGE code, and JCP Custodian contact information. Once JCP certification and JCP custodian are confirmed, the Government will approve the offerors request for access to the drawings.

Required delivery is 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO); F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI.

The Offeror shall include shipping charges in unit prices, if applicable, and specify delivery lead times in its quote.

The items shall be new; no used or refurbished items will be allowed.

The Government has determined that this requirement does not include Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) or is exempt from 508 requirements.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), FAC 2023-02, effective 3/16/2023.

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Item;

- FAR 52.212-3 ALT 1 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items Alternate 1;

- 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; The additional following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition:

-- 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) -- 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020);

-- 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003);

-- 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020)(Deviation 2020- O0019);

-- 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) -- 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246);

-- 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (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);

and -- 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008).

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(Deviation)” after the date of the clause.

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

The following DFARS clauses and provisions 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, 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 apply to this solicitation;

- 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements (included if item is not a commercial off the shelf item);

- 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-1717 DOD Assessment Requirements (included if item is not a commercial off the shelf item); and

- 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in Past Performance Evaluations.

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.

Full text of incorporated DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

If there are no surcharges, the Government’s preferred payment method is via credit card. If there are additional fees WAWF may be utilized. Please indicate and include any credit card processing fees in your quote, if applicable. Note that even if the Government credit card is the method of pay, the vendor must submit a receiving report in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). See DFARS clause 252.204-7006.

This requirement will be awarded to the Offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable the offeror must:

1. Quote the items IAW with applicable drawings in the required quantities detailed above;

2. Quotes must contain a technical capability statement (2 page max) from each bidder to aid in technical acceptance determination. RF cables shall be manufactured in accordance with the technical drawing;

3. Meet the required delivery date;

4. The Offeror must be registered in NIST in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7019.

Offerors shall include price, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror’s CAGE Code and DUNS number, and the quote shall include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.

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/portal/public/SAM/. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Meaghan Natal at Meaghan.d.natal.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before 23 OCTOBER 2023 at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Meaghan.d.natal.civ@us.navy.mil.