Solicitation Description.pdf

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for non-commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will be open for less than 15 days in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2). Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number N66604-21-Q-0272.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Kinematics & Controls Corporation (Kinematics) on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). Kinematics is the only known source that can provide the required liquid sensors for the Government. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport’s (NUWCDIVNPT) Office for Small Business Programs concurs with this determination. See Attachment #1 Sole Source Justification for more details.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract 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 North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334519, which has a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees.

The required delivery date for this requirement is nine (9) months from date of contract award.

FOB Destination: Newport, RI 02841.

Please reference the Contract Data Requirements list attached..

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.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular, at the time of this notice and listed in the attached RFQ.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far.

As of 13 AUG 2020, in accordance with Section 889(a)(1)(A) & (B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, contractors are required to complete and submit a copy of the attached representation regarding use of covered telecommunications equipment or services:

FAR 52.204–24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020).

Further, solicitations must contain FAR 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020), which is incorporated into this solicitation in the attached RFQ.

***Please complete and sign the attached FAR 52.204-24 Representation document and return with your company’s quote.***

FOB Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation. Otherwise, payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)).

This solicitation requires active 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.

Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: point of contact information (including phone number and email address) and contractor cage code. Please provide as a formal quote. There is no need to provide the attached RFQ along with the submission.

Offers shall be submitted via electronic submission on or before Friday, 9 April 2021, 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), to Madison Mastriani at madison.mastriani@navy.mil. Offers received after the closing date and time are considered to be late and may not be considered for award.