RFQ N6660425Q0222 Final.docx

RFQ N66604-25-Q-0222

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, OK-542 Stow Drum as shown in the table below. This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis in concurrence with the small business advocate. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 332710. The Product Supply Code (PSC) is 5340.

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

*NOTE: Offerors shall quote items IAW the Statement of Work and all Applicable Documents (including Drawings) and CDRLs referenced therein. No substitutions are allowed. If drawings dictate an industry standard, that industry standard must be followed except when overruled by the SOW which takes precedence.

** Data shall be Not Separately Priced (NSP)

A statement of work (Attachment 1) is provided which dictates tasking, Applicable Documents (AD), and requirements for this action. If there is a discrepancy between the Drawings/AD’s and the SOW, the SOW takes precedence.

CDRLs are provided as Attachment 2.

Contractor must provide completed Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR). A sample is provided (Attachment 3), but this format specifically is not required as both are industry standard documents.

The offeror shall submit the required Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) that demonstrate the offeror is certified to perform welding in accordance with all Applicable Documents (including Drawings), and applicable weld standards. Offeror shall not assume that the Government has this certification on file if previously provided.

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The offeror may submit a formal plan to become certified to weld the required base material and to perform the required weld types in accordance with the Statement of Work (including task 4.1.1 related to test coupon production and delivery) and all Applicable Documents (including Drawings) and applicable weld standards by submitting draft Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and expressing in writing on company letterhead the intent to use this contract to become certified. Please see SOW 4.1.1 on process to be become certified.

The Quality Assurance Program (QAP) is included as Attachment 4 for reference. This in combination with the SOW, and drawings should provide a full picture of the work and documentation required.

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

The required delivery date is 24 Months 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.

This requirement contains drawings and parts lists that are designated as Distribution Statement D/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’s JCP Custodian shall email nico.s.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil and attach a copy of the company’s DD2345. The request must be sent by the JCP Custodian; the drawings and parts lists will not be provided to any other points of contact. Once JCP certification and JCP custodian are confirmed, the Drawings will be sent to the JCP Custodian via DoD SAFE.

Additional terms and conditions:

1. Contractor MUST have an active registration in SAM at the time of quote submission. It is requested that Offerors include the signed representation of FAR 52.204-24 with the quote if not already provided in SAM under 52.204-26 - Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020).

2. 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.

3. The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

4. Quotes and any attachments shall be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat. Offeror shall include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Contractor CAGE Code, and Contractor SAM Unique Entity ID. Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 90 days from due date for receipt of offers.

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 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law;

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 52.246-15 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.

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.

The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (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/SOW in the required quantity detailed above;

2. Contractor must provide completed Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), or formal plan to become certified as dictated above.

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 Thursday, March 13th. Please direct any questions and submit quotations to Nico Montanari at nico.s.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil.