Custom Parts for Buoys - N66001-24-Q-6184

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Template

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in
accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. This enclosure is an addendum
to FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services,
which applies to this acquisition.

Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001-24-Q-6184. The
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 332999, All
other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 750
employees. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. Only quotes submitted by Small Business
Concerns will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a non-Small Business
Concern will not be considered for award.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
The Government is seeking to acquire Custom Fabricated Buoy Parts. To be considered acceptable and
eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed below. The Government will
not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. Anticipated contract line items are as follows:
Please contact the Contract Specialist Zachary Pilkington at zachary.t.pilkington.civ@us.navy.mil to obtain
the files of the NIWC Pacific drawings needed for this solicitation and reference RFQ# N66001-24-Q-6184
on your request.

Anticipated contract line items are as follows:

ITEM 0001
HSG, Scuttle
Drawing SK744-872 REV. 2
QTY: 45

ITEM 0002
Spring Guide
Drawing SK744-883 REV. 2
QTY: 65

ITEM 0003
Nose Cap
Drawing SK744-1751-1 REV. 2
QTY: 35

ITEM 0004
Bulkhead Stiffener
Drawing SK744-1753 REV. 2
QTY: 80

ITEM 0005
Bulkhead, MID
Drawing SK744-1755-2 REV. 4
QTY: 75

ITEM 0006
Housing, Lower
Drawing SK744-1756-2 REV. 5
QTY: 80

ITEM 0007
Tube, Inflation Mechanism
Drawing SK744-1758 REV. 1
QTY: 45

ITEM 0008
Seal Rod
Drawing SK744-1759 REV. 2
QTY: 50

ITEM 0009
Bypass, CO2
Drawing SK744-1764 REV. 2
QTY: 45

ITEM 0010
Bulkhead, Electronics
Drawing SK744-2309 REV. 1
QTY: 60

ITEM 0011
Cap, Electronics
Drawing SK744-2310 REV. 1
QTY: 55

ITEM 0012
Chassis, Electronics
Drawing SK744-2311-1_REV2
QTY: 55

ITEM 0013
Chassis, Electronics
Drawing SK744-2311-2_REV2
QTY: 55

ITEM 0014
Bulkhead, Float
Drawing SK744-2313-2 REV. 3
QTY: 70

ITEM 0015
Tube, Forward
Drawing SK744-2314 REV. 4
QTY: 30

ITEM 0016
Clamp, Float
Drawing SK744-2316 REV. 1
QTY: 70

ITEM 0017
Guide, Float
Drawing SK744-2317 REV. 1
QTY: 80

ITEM 0018
Washer .812
Drawing SK100202_REV2
QTY: 65

ITEM 0019
Adapter, MOD 2
Drawing SK0108992_REV5 ADAPTER MOD2
QTY: 55

ITEM 0020
CAP, CO2
Drawing SK0111992 REV. 2
QTY: 55

ITEM 0021
CAP
Drawing SK0131011 REV. 2
QTY: 50

ITEM 0022
Small Piston
Drawing SK0212011 REV. 2
QTY: 105

ITEM 0023
CO2 Orifice
Drawing SK0328011 REV. 4
QTY: 155

ITEM 0024
Nutplate (2-56)
Drawing SK0911001 REV. 2
QTY: 135

ITEM 0025
Clamp Tab
Drawing SK0911002 REV, 2
QTY: 115

ITEM 0026
Terminal Baseplate
Drawing SK0911003 REV. 2
QTY: 75

ITEM 0027
Stainless Post
Drawing SK0911004 REV. 2
QTY: 115

ITEM 0028
CO2 Fitting
Drawing SK1116982 REV. 2
QTY: 35

ITEM 0029
Bulkhead, Mid
Drawing 0312287 REV
QTY: 20


The delivery date is shall not exceed 12 weeks ARO. The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB)
Destination pricing to the following shipping address: San Diego, California 92110 (full address will be
disclosed at award).

OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the
responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the
Government as defined in the "EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD" Section below. A complete quote must
be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is "None" or "Not
applicable," explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or
follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a
response and submission to each of the following:

1.General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, CAGE and Unique Entity ID (ensure
Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business
based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contract (to include
telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA contract number if some or all items proposed are on
the GSA schedule. FAR provision 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications –
Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a
completed copy of this provision with offer.

2.Technical Documentation:

a.Technical Approach or Specifications: Quoters are encouraged to submit pertinent technical
information of the quoted items to facilitate the evaluation. The quote must address and meet the
requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Factor I below.

b.Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply with all
sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government's environmental impact and
deliver community benefits through better selection and improved usage of products and services. In
accordance FAR Part 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for products and services
that require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the
following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient,
Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non-ozone depleting substances, Less
Toxic and/or Less GHGs.

3.Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the "DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENTS" Section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item and a
total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB Destination shipping costs are included in the pricing.

4.Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or
Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase
price.

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:

Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsive, responsible vendor,
whose quote conforming to the RFQ is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors
considered. Technical, price and past performance factors will be used to evaluate quotes. The vendor
must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government reserves the right to
award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds.

Factor I – Technical: The Government will evaluate the quote and verify if the following specification
requirements are met to include all information required for a complete quote as defined in paragraph 2
above:
In addition, the Contractor shall provide proof that it has manufactured comparable items for Government
customers. The Contractor shall provide at least 2 Government references that NIWC Pacific may reach
out to validate past performance. Specifically, the contractor shall be able to demonstrate that it has
successfully machined similar quantities of comparable custom fabricated components and delivered them
to U.S. Government customers in 12 weeks or less after receipt of an order.

Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable.
The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed-price for all line items. The
total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping
address listed above as outlined in paragraph 3 above.

Factor III – Past Performance: The Government will evaluate past performance, beginning with the lowest
priced quote, by reviewing sources that may include, but are not limited to, information from Government
personnel and information from sources such as the offeror's Responsibility/Qualification (R/Q)
documentation in System for Award Management (SAM). The Government will consider supplier risk to
assess the risk of unsuccessful performance and supply chain risk using the past performance data in the
Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to include quality, delivery, and other contractor performance
information."

DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Eligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management
(SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete
SAM registration means offerors shall have a registered CAGE and Unique Entity ID.

Page Limitations: Ensure to stay within the page limitations as follows: None

Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF or Excel format; and text shall be formatted
on an 8 ½ by 11 inch page in 12 point Times New Roman font.

Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before 48 hours
before the due date. Questions must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-
commerce.DC3N.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-24-Q-6184. Include RFQ#
N66001-24-Q-6184 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government.

RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on 28 May 2024 at 12:00PM, Pacific Time.
Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.DC3N.navy.mil,
under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-24-Q-6184. E-mail quotes or offers will not be
accepted and late quotes will not be accepted.

NAVWAR e-Commerce website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the NAVWAR
Paperless Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or ebusiness.navwar.fct@navy.mil.

Government RFQ Point of Contract: The Contract Specialist point of contact for this solicitation is Zachary
Pilkington at zachary.t.pilkington.civ@us.navy.mil. Reference RFQ# N66001-24-Q-6184 on all email
exchanges regarding this acquisition.

RFQ ATTACHMENTS
1.Reps and Certs to be completed and signed

Please contact the Contract Specialist Zachary Pilkington at zachary.t.pilkington.civ@us.navy.mil to obtain
the files of the NIWC Pacific drawings needed for this solicitation and reference RFQ# N66001-24-Q-6184
on your request.



APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition
Circular (FAC)
2024-04 effective 05/01/2024, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Publication
Notice (DPN) 04/25/2024. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable
clauses and
provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations.

The following FAR and DFARS Provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:

52.204-7, System for Award Management
52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation
52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items
52.212-3, Alternate 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation
252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or
Services—
Representation
252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements
252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System
252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past
Performance Evaluations
252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate
252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
252.225-7059, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region–
Representation

FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders
—
Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and includes the following
clauses by
reference:
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application
52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition
52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred,
Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside
52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management

The following FAR and DFARS Clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items
52.225-13, Restrictions of Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
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
252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements
252.204-7022, Expediting Contract Closeout
252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic
252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
252.225-7060, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea—Basic

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and
effect as if
they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The
offeror is
cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and
submitted with its
quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the
provision by
paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text
of a
solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS clauses).

(End of clause)

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they
were given in
full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a
clause may
be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS clauses).

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause
with an
authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48
CFR
Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the
name of the
regulation.

(End of clause)


H-3 LIMITED RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

(a) Definition.
"Confidential Business Information," (information) as used in this text, is defined as all forms and types of
financial,
business, economic or other types of information other than technical data or computer
software/computer software
documentation, whether tangible or intangible, and whether or how stored, compiled, or memorialized
physically,
electronically, graphically, photographically, or in writing if -- (1) the owner thereof has taken reasonable
measures
to keep and protect such information, and (2) the information derives independent economic value, actual
or
potential from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable through proper means by,
the
public. Information does not include technical data, as that term is defined in DFARS 252.227-7013(a)
(14),
252.227-7015(a)(4), and 252.227-7018(a)(19). Similarly, information does not include computer
software/computer
software documentation, as those terms are defined in DFARS 252.227-7014(a)(4) and 252.227-7018(a)
(4).

(b) The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) may release to individuals employed by
NAVWAR support contractors and their subcontractors. Information submitted by the contractor or its
subcontractors pursuant to the provisions of this contract. Information that would ordinarily be entitled to
confidential treatment may be included in the information released to these individuals. Accordingly, by
submission
of a proposal or execution of this contract, the offeror or contractor and its subcontractors consent to a
limited
release of its information, but only for purposes as described in paragraph (c) of this text.

(c) Circumstances where NAVWAR may release the contractor's or subcontractors' information include the
following:
(1) To other NAVWAR contractors and subcontractors, and their employees tasked with assisting NAVWAR
in
handling and processing information and documents in the administration of NAVWAR contracts, such as
file room
management and contract closeout; and,
(2) To NAVWAR contractors and subcontractors, and their employees tasked with assisting NAVWAR in
accounting support services, including access to cost-reimbursement vouchers.

(d) NAVWAR recognizes its obligation to protect the contractor and its subcontractors from competitive
harm that
could result from the release of such information. NAVWAR will permit the limited release of information
under
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) only under the following conditions:
(1) NAVWAR determines that access is required by other NAVWAR contractors and their subcontractors to
perform the tasks described in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2);
(2) Access to information is restricted to individuals with a bona fide need to possess;
(3) Contractors and their subcontractors having access to information have agreed under their contract or
a separate
corporate non-disclosure agreement to provide the same level of protection to the information that would
be
provided by NAVWAR employees. Such contract terms or separate corporate non-disclosure agreement
shall
require the contractors and subcontractors to train their employees on how to properly handle the
information to
which they will have access, and to have their employees sign company non-disclosure agreements
certifying that
they understand the sensitive nature of the information and that unauthorized use of the information
could expose
their company to significant liability. Copies of such employee non-disclosure agreements shall be provided
to the
Government; and
(4) NAVWAR contractors and their subcontractors performing the tasks described in paragraphs (c)(1) or
(c)(2)
have agreed under their contract or a separate non-disclosure agreement to not use the information for
any purpose
other than performing the tasks described in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2).

(e) NAVWAR's responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act are not affected by this text.

(f) The contractor agrees to include, and require inclusion of, this text in all subcontracts at any tier that
requires the
furnishing of information.

(End of Clause)