AUTEC Photo-Identification Analysis

Added: Jun 27, 2016 12:49 pm This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 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 synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-16-Q-2161.

This requirement is unrestricted as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 541712. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees.

NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase photo-identification analysis for Blainville's beaked wales at the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) firm fixed-price (FFP) services in accordance with attachment # 1, Statement of Work and attachment # 2, Contract Data Requirements List.

NUWC intends to purchase these services from the Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization (BMMRO) on a sole source basis. The basis for determining the sole source is the level of experience and knowledge BMMRO possesses with the local population of beaked whales since 1991.

The period of performance is 01 August 2016 - 31 January 2017 at AUTEC in Andros Island, Bahamas.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNs number. Quote shall include a breakdown of price elements (labor, material, other direct costs, indirect costs, profit, etc.) and/or back up pricing information (historical quotes and invoices). Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-88. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this solicitation.

In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000 then UID tags will be required and payment will be via Wide Area Workflow.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the offeror must quote items which meet the requirements specified, in the required quantities; and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within PPIRS-SR may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

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

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the websites.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Rosemary Beckmann at rosemary.beckmann@navy.mil. Offerors must be received by 2:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday 05 July 2016. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Rosemary Beckmann at rosemary.beckmann@navy.mil.