Deep Sea Data Collection

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-22-Q-0532.
Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase engineering services is to obtain personnel and equipment support for at sea data collection of deep sea biology (the deep scattering layer), in accordance with the Statement of Work. This requirement is solicited on a firm fixed price, sole source basis from the University of Rhode Island, as follows:  

CLIN# 0001

Description:  One (1) year period of services to, in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Period of Performance: Date of Award through 12 months thereafter
Quantity: 1 Year

The University of Rhode Island (URI), Kingston, RI, is the only known source for these services.

This requirement is being solicited as a sole source, unrestricted requirement under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330, as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT O􀀁ice of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The Small Business Size Standard is $16.5M. 

F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular.

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. 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,” 252.204-7009 “Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information,” 252.204-7012 “Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting,” and 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support (May 2016) applies to this solicitation.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9, and Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Requirements do not apply to this requirement in accordance with FAR 39.204 (b).  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. Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at https://www.acquisition.gov

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Offers must be submitted via email to kevin.e.silva2.civ@us.navy.mil. Offers must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. on 14 June 2022. For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Kevin E. Silva by email: kevin.e.silva2.civ@us.navy.mil.