Crystal Server

Added: Jun 08, 2016 2:05 pm  

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES 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 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.  The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-16-Q-1679. 

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase the following items on a Firm Fixed Price, brand name specific (no substitutions allowed) basis (see attached Justification & Approval (J&A) for additional details):

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).   The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334111.  The Non-Manufacturer Rule applies; therefore the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88.  The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation.  The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation.  FAR 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.  DFARS clauses 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls and 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting apply to this solicitation.  DFARS clause 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation applies to this solicitation.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply:  Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.  Section 508 Exception: Item or service is for a national security system (FAR 39.204(b)) applies to this solicitation.

Required delivery is 30 days ARO, F.O.B Destination to Newport, RI 02841.

Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

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 provide the brand name components required by this solicitation, no substitutions allowed, as specified in the attached J&A, 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 may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

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

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.

Quotes 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.  Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically to Mrs. Pamela J. Sheehan-McGuire at pamela.sheehanmcguir@navy.mil and must be received on or before Tuesday, 14 JUN 2016, 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).  For questions regarding this requirement, please email Pamela J. Sheehan-McGuire.