Airplane and Cloud Measurement Contract

Added: Jul 14, 2015 10:44 am  

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 

Synopsis/Solicitation N00178-15-T-4666 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), intends to procure on a sole source basis to The University of North Dakota.  The University of North Dakota owns their own airplane capable of reaching the desired cirrus cloud altitudes of 40,000 feet and all of the weather sensors capable of obtaining the required in situ cloud measurements. The University of North Dakota provides the meteorological ability to help analyze and process the collected weather data.   In addition, the complexities in the meteorological research necessitate the data deliveries to be structured to allow follow-on academic study and collaboration between The University of North Dakota, NSWCDD and NRL.

Please include shipping/freight cost for FOB destination Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 12.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Quote is due 17 July 2015, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 23 July 2015.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to james.williams20@navy.mil.  All questions shall be submitted to the Government POC listed no later than 15 July 2015 at 12:00 p.m. EST to allow ample response time before the close of the bidding period.  Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N00178-15-T-4666 in the subject line.

Attachments -

-SF 1449
-DD Form 1423-1 (CDRL A001)
-Data Item Description (DID)