RFQ N6660423Q0529.docx

RFQ N66604-23-Q-0529

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

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with 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 and quotes are being requested. 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.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, Flared Base Group (FBG) Material as shown in the table below. This requirement is being solicited on a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334220. The Small Business Size Standard is 1250 employees. The Product Supply Code (PSC) is 5996.

NUWCDIVNPT intends to purchase the following items, on a firm-fixed-price basis:

*NOTE: Offerors shall quote items IAW Distribution Statement D Drawing #s: 06793211 REV A, 06829200 REV A, 06829201 REV A, 06829202 REV A, 06829203 REV A, 06829204 REV A, 06829205 REV B; no substitutions allowed.

** Data shall be Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Required delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

The required delivery date is 144 days after award. Early delivery is acceptable.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply:

The DPAS rating for this is DO-C9.

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

To be considered within the acceptable range of offers on this solicitation, the contractor must provide at least one past performance reference demonstrating a previously awarded contract number (awarded within the last five (5) years of the date of this solicitation) along with the contact information of the Government POC where they previously created all of the parts listed above, and was approved.

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. Only the JCP custodian may request access to drawings.

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

The following provisions also apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Item FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items The following clauses also apply to this solicitation:

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items 52.204-25 – Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance 252.204-7006 – Billing Instructions The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) Clauses also 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 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support 252.204-7019 – Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2020);

252.204-7020 – NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2020).

252.225-7048- Export-Controlled Items.

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts (Aug 2016) Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM) prior to award. Instructions for registration are available on the website.

Offeror shall have had completed and submitted Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Provision 52.204-26 ‘Covered Telecommunication Equipment or Services- Representation’, in their SAM.gov profile and must list, “DOES NOT” to be considered valid.

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. Provide past performance reference from within the last 5 years (contract number and Government POC information) where all parts listed were delivered and approved.

3. Meet the required delivery date;

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

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

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.

Offerors shall also provide a point of contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror CAGE code, Offeror DUNS number, and shall include a validity date of no less than 30 days from due date for receipt of offers.

In order to ensure timely processing, please provide a quotation no later than 2:00 pm EST on Friday, August 25th. Please direct any questions and submit quotations to Nico Montanari at nico.s.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil.