Build-to-Print Heavy Lift Bags

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

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 synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b).  The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-22-Q-0485.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for build-to-print Heavy Lift Bags.  This procurement is being issued on a sole source basis to Desmark Industries (doing business as Amerisewn) as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).  The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 314910. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees.

Note: If the offeror plans to request any drawings, the offeror must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive them via DoD SAFE. All requests for documents must be submitted to jeffrey.j.champlin.civ@us.navy.mil.  The request must include the solicitation number (N66604-22-Q-0485), company name and complete address, CAGE code, point of contact (note: individual(s) listed in the JCP site are the only ones authorized to receive the documents), email address, phone number, and JCP registration number.

The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  The basis for determining the sole source has been determined by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the future.  

The required Heavy Lift Bags are as follows:

Line Item #    Description         Part Number        Quantity       Unit of Issue

0001              Heavy Lift Bag         8892190-A01       16                  Each

The required delivery date is 09/30/2022.  Please specify the lead time in your quotation and please include shipping costs in the total price.  

Required delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance

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 Service or Equipment

52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law
52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items

52.212-3, 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
52.232-1, Payments
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.243-1, Changes – Fixed Price

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information
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

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements
252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items
252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

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

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

This requirement does not include Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) and therefore Section 508 compliance is not applicable to this requirement.

Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) will be used.

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.

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

The Government intends to award on a sole source basis.   

The offeror shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submission: point of contact (including phone number and email address), and contractor CAGE code.

The quotes shall be submitted via email to the below address and must be received on or before Thursday, 16 June 2022, 2:00PM EST. Please submit a quotation and include a signed copy of the representation in FAR 52.204-24 (Attachment 1).  Offers received after the closing date are considered to be late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition contact jeffrey.j.champlin.civ@us.navy.mil.

Attachment

1. FAR 52.204-24 Representation