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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). Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-23-Q-0634

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) order on a Brand Name basis for Multi-function I/O Boards.. Required delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511. The Small Business Size Standard is 1350 employees.

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

CLIN 0001:

Part No. Quantity Description

64EP3-N7K6D7Z0U2WH2 3 North Atlantic Industries 64EP3 = VME-6U, SBC / Multifunction I/O Board

Required delivery is 30 weeks after award.

F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI.

DPAS Rating: DO-C9

Section 508 Exception #2 applies.

Brand Name justification:

North Atlantic Industries part Single Board Computer (SBC) 64EP3-N7K6D7Z0U2WH2 is part of a higher level assembly referred to as SIU6-EP30C356-200B that is required for a Data Interface Unit (DIU) upgrade incorporated with ECP AN/BVY-1(V)3-F009. The Government has deemed the higher level assembly (SIU6) to have insufficient sparing and is requesting to buy 3 additional units. North Atlantic Industries owns the data rights to the SIU6 chassis and the 3 cards it contains: a power distribution card, a multi-function I/O board and the 64EP3 SBC card. Purchasing any other brand cards would result in the need for significant redesign and recertification of the DIU.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC).

The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

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

- FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment;

- FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment;

- FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)

- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

- FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;

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

- 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

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

- DFARS 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 252.204-7019 “Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements”

- DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

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

- DFARS 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts.

DFARS 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.

252.225-7048- Export-Controlled Items.

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts (Aug 2016)

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 FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/ and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

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.

Electronic Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

This solicitation requires an 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.

The Government intends to award a single FFP Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis. In order to be determined technically acceptable:

(1) The offeror must quote the required brand name items in new condition, in the required quantities specified above;

(2) Provide assertion that all items are shipped from the US; drop shipping from outside the US will not be acceptable.

(3) In order to be considered for award, the offeror must be an authorized North Atlantic Industries reseller and are required to submit documentation with their offer that identifies them as an authorized reseller.

(4) The Government will consider Past Performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

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

Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in new condition and/or are determined to be delivered from outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Kaitlin McGuire at Kaitlin.m.mcguire2.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before Friday August 18th, at 14:00 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 Kaitlin McGuire at Kaitlin.m.mcguire2.civ@us.navy.mil.