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This COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION is hereby amended to replace the former Attachment 3 with Attachment 3 -  Brand Name Justification FY24-16(A).  All else remains the same.

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.  The RFQ number is N4215824QE046. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-03 and DFARS Change Notice 25-Mar-2024.  It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:  https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far  and https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars.  The NAICS Code is 334412 and the size standard is 750 employees.  The Product Service Code is 5998.

The proposed contract action is for commercial items for which the government intends to solicit on an unrestricted basis, in accordance with FAR 12.603.  The required brand name items for Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Portsmouth, VA are sole sourced/proprietary to National Instruments (OEM) and/or its authorized distributors.  No other manufacturer will be considered.   Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes.  All quotations received by the closing date/time may be considered by the Government.  This announcement will close on 24-April-2024 at 12:00pm (Noon), EST.  By submission of a quotation, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation.  Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a vendor ineligible for award.  Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by visiting https://www.sam.gov.

Award will be made for the technically acceptable item or combination of technically acceptable items that result in the lowest aggregate price to the Government. Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and requirements.  Quotes shall be valid for sixty (60) days (at minimum).  Shipping term shall be FOB Destination; therefore, quote SHALL include shipping cost.  Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the resulting order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. 

To be considered for this contract opportunity, the offeror must provide the following required documents.  Failure to provide all required documents by the closing date and time will preclude a quote from award consideration.

1. Solicitation Document N4215824QE046 - Vendor shall annotate unit price and total amount for each Line Item Number in Section B.  Complete Block 17a with vendor name/address, phone number and CAGE Code.  Complete Blocks 30a thru 30c with signature of offeror, name/title and date signed. 

1. Technical Capability Certification- Vendor shall complete the Technical Capability Statement, Attachment 1.  Mark yes or no.  Initial and date. 

Additionally, offeror must provide the following information with the quote:

1. Business Size, Payment Terms, and Tax Identification Number (EIN).
2. Completed FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications unless otherwise completed in SAM.
3. Estimated Delivery Date and Freight (if applicable).
4. Provide a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation document.  Technical submission includes but not limited to item specifications, manuals, catalogs, and photographs/brochures.
5. Authorized distributor certificate/letter unless otherwise listed on National Instruments’ (NI) Finding Your Distributor online resources website.

Email quote (required documents and requested information) to the Primary POC @ chantay.c.johnson.civ@us.navy.mil

Please direct questions regarding this requirement to Chantay Johnson at chantay.c.johnson.civ@us.navy.mil

ATTACHMENTS

1.  Technical Capability Certification Statement

2.  Certificate of Compliance

3.  Brand Name Justification #FY24-16(A)

4.  Solicitation Document N4215824QE046 (FAR & DFAR Clauses incorporated)