RFQ N6660426Q0462.pdf

The request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-26-Q-0462.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, offers the maximum quantity of acceptable supplies while remaining at or below the established strict budget ceiling of $1.05M. Quotes exceeding the established budget ceiling will be determined non-responsive and will not be evaluated for award.

This requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 336413– “Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.” The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees.

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

CLIN

Item Description Required Minimum

Specifications Qty. Unit Price Total Price

(Not to Exceed $1.05M)

MK 2 MOD 0

Helicopter Weapon Recovery System (HWRS) – First Article

In accordance with Government Specifications, Attachment 1

1 Offeror to propose

Offeror to propose

MK 2 MOD 0

Helicopter Weapon Recovery System (HWRS) – Production after first article is accepted

In accordance with Government Specifications, Attachment 1

Offeror to propose

Offeror to propose

Offeror to propose

Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI. The Government’s desired lead time for all units under CLINs 0001 and 0002 is two (2) months After Receipt of Order (ARO). First Article can be shipped with production units.

Instructions to Offerors:

1. Weight Test Certification Exclusion (Specification Section 4.1): Quotes shall exclude all material, labor, administrative, and schedule considerations associated with weight test certification.

2. Non-Metallic Trim (Cork and Plastic Tubing) Exclusion (Specification Section 4.2): Offerors must exclude all material, labor, logistics, and schedule considerations associated with sourcing and applying these materials from their quotes.

3. Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 30 days from due date for receipt of offers.

4. Offerors shall include shipping cost into the unit price for each line above. A separate line for shipping will not be provided.

This requirement contains drawings that are designated Distribution D and Export Control which means distribution is authorized to the DOD and US DOD contractors with a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Only Offerors with an active registration in JCP will be provided access to the drawings. Please visit https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ for further details on the program and registration.

To obtain a copy of the drawings, submit a request by email to elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil. Requests must be made by the company’s certified JCP custodian and must include a copy of the company’s DD2345, this solicitation #, company name, complete company address, CAGE code, point of contact, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far.

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (IUD) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more.

The CMMC level required by this RFQ is: CMMC Level 2 (Self). This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract. See Provision 252.204-7025 and Clause 252.204-7021, included in this RFQ.

The Offeror shall provide, in its offer, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract resulting from this RFQ.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

--FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2007) --FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications --FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) --FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (Nov 2021).

--FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) --FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020) --FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items --FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items --FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2025-O0003)

(DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

--FAR 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Commercial Products and Commercial Services) Items (DEVIATION 2025-O0003)(DEVIATION 2025-O0004) --FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) --FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) --FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) -- FAR 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (APR 1984)

--FAR 52.209-4, First Article Approval-Government Testing (SEPT 1989)

(a) The Contractor shall deliver _1__ unit(s) of Lot/Item _0001__ within __60__ calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at ______ [Contractor’s site, to be determined at contract award] for first article tests.

(b) Within __14___ calendar days after the Government inspects the first article, the Contracting Officer or Technical Point of Contact shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the https://acquisition.gov/far

Government. The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor-

(1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and

(2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor’s expense.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test.

(h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.

(i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver.

(End of clause)

In addition, the following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this order:

--DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) --DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) --DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022) --DFARS 252.204- 7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (Oct 2016);

--DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016);

--DFARS 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Jan 2021);

--DFARS 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025);

--DFARS 252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025)

This solicitation requires 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.

Offerors shall include price, payment terms, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: Offeror Point of Contact (including phone number and email address); Offeror CAGE Code; and Offeror SAM UEI.

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

Basis for Award:

The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote offers the maximum quantity of acceptable supplies while remaining at or below the established strict budget ceiling of $1.05M.

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Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable offeror proposing the highest quantity.

In order to be determined technically acceptable, offerors shall meet all of the following criteria:

(1) Propose the highest total quantity of acceptable supplies within the mandatory ceiling price of $1.05M;

(2) Submit a written Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) conforming to AWS D1.2 (Structural

Aluminum) as applicable to the drawings. Note: Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG/GMAW) is strictly required. Other welding methods (such as TIG/GTAW) are not permitted due to the risk of overheating the base metal and compromising parent material temper. The WPS must explicitly detail the MIG parameters, shielding gas, and the use of CL ER4043 / AWS A5.10 filler metal;

(3) Submit the supporting Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) validating the WPS. The PQR must include test data proving that the parameters utilized successfully limit heat input to meet the specified minimum hardness values cited on the government drawings;

(4) Provide copies of current Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) records or AWS Certified Welder registration numbers for the specific personnel assigned to this project, proving active qualification under AWS D1.2 for the MIG process;

(5) Submit a brief quality control statement outlining their post-weld inspection method to ensure the final build-to-print item conforms to the quality standards. (Note: Consistent with the Scope of Work, this QC statement does not need to address weight testing, nor does it need to address cork or plastic tubing application, as NUWCDIVNPT will perform these steps post-delivery).

The Government will also consider past performance information on the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) where negative information within SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

Quotes shall be submitted to Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil. Quotes received after the published closing date are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil. The deadline for receipt of clarification questions is 21 August 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Questions received after this date will not be answered.

Attachments:

Attachment 1: Government Specification Attachment 2: Government Drawings