RFQ - Vessel Vanguard.pdf

N66604-25-Q-0049

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 8.405-6(b)(3) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ number is N66604-25- Q-0049.

This is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has a requirement for a Vessel Vanguard software renewal for Seneca Lake facility and Narragansett Test Bay Facility (NBTF) for NUWCDIVNPT Code 70.

This requirement will be awarded on a firm-fixed price (FFP), sole sourced basis to Vessel Vanguard, CAGE 94JK0, consisting of the following ten (10) CLINs.

CLIN

Item Description Part # Qty.

Period of Performance

0001 (Base) Seneca Lake Vessel Vanguard (Base Year – pro-rated)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 06/06/2025 – 11/30/2025

0002 (Base) NBTF License (Base Year) Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2024 – 11/30/2025

0003 (Option) Seneca Lake Vessel Vanguard Renewal (Option 1)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2025 – 11/30/2026

0004 (Option) NBTF Vessel Vanguard Renewal (Option 1)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2025 – 11/30/2026

0005 (Option) Seneca Lake Vessel Vanguard Renewal (Option 2)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2026 – 11/30/2027

0006 (Option) NBTF Vessel Vanguard Renewal (Option 2)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2026 – 11/30/2027

0007 (Option) Seneca Lake Vessel Vanguard Renewal (Option 3)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2027 – 11/30/2028

0008 (Option) NBTF Vessel Vanguard Renewal (Option 3)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2027 – 11/30/2028

0009 (Option) Seneca Lake Vessel Vanguard Renewal (Option 4)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2028 – 11/30/2029

0010 (Option) NBTF Vessel Vanguard Renewal (Option 4)

Vessel Vanguard 360 subscription

1 12/01/2028 – 11/30/2029

This requirement is being solicited as a sole source, unrestricted requirement, under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541690, as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The Small Business Size Standard is $19,000,000.00.

Sole Source Justification:

Seneca Lake and NUWCDIVNPT NBTF are required to perform maintenance of Navy owned vessels using a maintenance program which meets the intent of OPNAV 4790 (Series – Navy Planned Maintenance System (PMS)).

The maintenance program procured must be compatible with the current Vessel Vanguard system in place at both Seneca Lake and NBTF so that the Government can efficiently track maintenance across both facilities.

Transitioning to a different manufacturer would require redundant efforts at the NBTF and Seneca to incorporate equipment into a new maintenance program instead of utilizing Vessel Vanguard at both facilities. This redundant effort is estimated to cost the Government at least an additional $40,000 for NBTF alone. This includes an estimated one-week walk-through with a new company to inspect equipment and two days of onsite training NBTF staff with a new system.

Based on the above, it is not reasonable to conclude the potential savings from competition can offset the duplicative cost and schedule/mission impact associated with purchasing a new brand name product. Vessel Vanguard is proprietary software of Vessel Vanguard, formerly Baxter Marine Group. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the government to solicit this requirement on a sole source only basis.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply:

The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation.

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

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 52.209-10 - 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 – Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation-Commercial Items

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

FAR 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-5 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items

FAR 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference

DFARS 252.204-7006 – Billing Instructions

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 252.204-7012 – Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

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

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 252.213-7000 - Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations

DFARS 252.215-7013 - Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

DFARS 252.225-7031 - Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel

DFARS 252.246-7008 - Sources of Electronic Parts

This purchase order incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

FAR https://www.acquisition.gov/

DFARS https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

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.

Government Purchase Card is the preferred method of payment for this procurement. The awardee will be required to submit a receiving report in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). See DFARS clause 252.204- 7006. If a surcharge is applicable, payment may be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The Offeror shall identify any applicable credit card surcharge in the quote.

This solicitation requires registration with the U.S. System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Direct questions pertaining to this acquisition to Kaitlin.m.mcguire2.civ@us.navy.mil and kathleen.m.hourihan.civ@us.navy.mil.

A quote must be submitted via email to Kaitlin.m.mcguire2.civ@us.navy.mil and kathleen.m.hourihan.civ@us.navy.mil to be received before 1400 ET Thursday, 7 November 2024