CDSA Fiber Upgrade

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017821Q6945

Submitted by: Emily Keehan

NAICS Code:  334419

FSC Code:  5995

Anticipated Date to be published in beta.SAM.gov:  6/21/2021

Anticipated Closing Date: 7/28/2021

Contracts POC Name:  Emily Keehan

Email Address: Emily.Keehan@navy.mil

Code and Description:  5995 – Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment

SITE VISIT

**NOTE: A site visit IS required for vendors to accurately quote this requirement. The scheduled date for the site visit is 19 July 2021 @ 12 p.m. EST. Once I have received your notice of intent to attend the site visit, I will supply you with the appropriate paperwork needed to submit a background check in order to gain access to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). Please let me know your intent as soon as possible, but NO LATER THAN 30 June at 12 p.m. to allow enough time for processing all required paperwork.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017821Q6945 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 as indicated in the attached SF18.  The SF18 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

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

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), intends to procure, on a Brand Name or Equal basis, Optical Cable Corporation and Corning products. A new fiber plant will support the demanded higher speeds at longer distances, minimize data transfer delays and to ensure optimal performance of the core data plant.

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dam Neck, VA 23461. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  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. At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data as well as published pricing.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

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 28 July 2021, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to Emily.Keehan@navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing.  Email should reference synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017821Q6945 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF18: Request for Quotations