Brantner & Associates SEACON Connectors

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. This solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2). 

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-24-Q-0257. This requirement is being solicited as unrestricted. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334417.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase the following items on a firm-fixed-price basis:

CLIN                                           Description                                                                             Qty.
0001                                       VMINP76#22CCR                                                                         4
                                       MFG P/N: VMINP76CCR-C001    

0002                               MINFCR,G,10,#22 MING10FCR                                                      24
                                            MFG P/N: MING10FCR    

0003                           MINL6(3#10/3#20)CCPL-OS,KITTED                                                 8
                                        MFG P/N: MINL6CCPL-C003    

0004                          7609-107/-,MINM3FOCCPL R/A ASY KTTTED                                   4
                                          MFG P/N: MINM3FO7609-107    

Offerors shall quote Brantner & Associates SEACON brand name only connectors.  The SEACON brand connector assemblies are the only qualified connector assemblies that currently meet the existing mateable connection requirement.  The identification, qualification and acceptance of another connector or source of supply would require repeating extensive testing, resulting in additional costs as well as schedule delays.  All quotes shall include shipping and be accompanied by complete technical specifications demonstrating that the products meet all Government requirements and specifications.

Delivery is F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI. 02841. The Offeror shall include shipping charges and specify delivery lead times in its quote.

Required Delivery by June 2024. Early and partial deliveries are acceptable.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through most recent Federal Acquisition Circular.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this synopsis/solicitation:

- 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

- 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment

- 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

   Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

- 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

- 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

   Conviction under any Federal Law

- 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items

- 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items”

- 52.212-3, (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items

- 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items

- 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-

   Commercial Items –

- 52.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors;

- 52.225-25, “Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

   Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications”

- 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

   The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this synopsis/solicitation:

- 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

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

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

- 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

   Equipment or Services,

- 252.204-7019 NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV

  2020)

- 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)

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

  Past Performance Evaluations

- 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors”

- 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far.

The Government has determined that this requirement does not include Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) or is exempt from 508 requirements.

This solicitation requires 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.

Payment will be via Procurement Integrity Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (formerly known as Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)).

This requirement will be awarded to the Offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable, the Offeror must (1) quote the items, which meet the requirements specified above, 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 Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable, and (3) Provide proof of Authorized Reseller Status. 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. Offerors shall include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and e-mail address), offeror CAGE Code, and/or offeror UEI.

Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in new condition and/or are determined to be delivered from 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 cost. All products must be received in original, undamaged, unaltered packaged condition as produced by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. All labels and text must be clearly visible, inclusive of any QR or other codes upon the packaging. Grey market items will not be accepted. 

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Tyler Shannon at tyler.z.shannon.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before 22 March 2024 at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date and time are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Tyler Shannon at tyler.z.shannon.civ@us.navy.mil.