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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 N6660424Q0515. This requirement is being solicited as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511 and the size standard is 1,350 employees.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to Mercury Systems, Inc., CAGE 3E5E2, on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The Mercury brand products as described in the CLIN structure below are required to ensure compatibility with the current data and systems owned by the Government, the replacement of which would cause delay and duplicative costs that reach to an untenable extent.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed award based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

CLIN 0001:

Item Description Part # Qty.

024203PC-1 SP2T SWITCH 010-SR183102-001 ref

024203PC-1 Rev E

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular.

The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 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 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:

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2);

52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003);

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

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016);

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020);

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020);

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (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);

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021).

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses also apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions 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 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.

Items will be delivered to Newport, RI. The Government shipping method will be FOB Destination. If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card. Otherwise, Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) may be used. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation. Include any applicable surcharge in the quotation.

Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach with technical acceptability being determined as shown below. Offerors shall include the following information with submissions:

(1) Quote the required items, meeting the Brand name requirements, in the required quantities;

(2) Provide proof that all items are shipped from the US, drop shipping is unacceptable;

(3) Provide proof that all items configured in house are new products, gray market items will not be accepted;

NOTE: Items shall be sourced directly from the OEM and/or OEM authorized channels only; If the Contractor does not deliver new hardware/software or provide proof that the items are all new products, the Government need not accept delivery. If after award the hardware/software delivered are determined not to be new or delivered 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.

(4) Point of Contact (including name, phone number and email address); and,

(5) Contractor CAGE Code.

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

Quotes must be received on or before Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Hannah Murphy at hannah.l.murphy7.civ@us.navy.mil.

mailto:hannah.l.murphy7.civ@us.navy.mil