High Power Acoustic Underwater Transducers

The purpose of this amendment is to address industry questions, unrestrict the Transducer ICD drawing, update the Option Year Structure Quantity, and extend the solicitation response date.
QUESTION 1: Solicitation # N66604-17-Q-2868 requires a 60 day ARO. We request an extension on delivery terms to 22 weeks ARO

ANSWER 1: 5 Month Delivery ARO is acceptable.

The solicitation response date is extended from July 27, 2017, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to August 7, 2017, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

AMENDMENT 2: The purpose of this amendment is to address industry questions, post updated minimum technical specifications, and extend the solicitation response date.

QUESTION 1:

Regarding the Receive Characteristics section of the Transducer
Specification Document dated 10 May 2017 submitted with RFP N66604-17-P-2868, will the Government accept the following performance values?

• Free-Field Voltage Sensitivity (FFVS) non-amplified:
  -186dBV//µPa (nominal) @ 13kHz
  

  FFVS Variance @ 7.5 kHz to 15 kHz:

  +/-10dB Variance
  

  FFVS Variance @ 7.5 kHz to 20 kHz:

  +/-20dB Variance

  ANSWER 1: Acceptable

  QUESTON 2:

  Regarding the Transmit Characteristics section of the Transducer
  Specification Document dated 10 May 2017 submitted with RFP N66604-17-P-2868, specifically the Output Variance @ 7.5 kHz to 15 kHz (Full
  Power) section. Will the Government accept a TVR performed at a reduced power level over the specified band?

  ANSWER 2: Acceptable

  QUESTION3:

  Regarding the Acoustic Tests section of the Transducer Specification
  Document dated 10 May 2017 submitted with RFP N66604-17-P-2868, specifically the Sound Level Plot from 5 kHz to 20 kHz demonstrating 192dB//µPa @ 1m at 13kHz capability. Will the Government accept performing single frequency spot checks for verifying the 192dB//µPa @ 1m at 13kHz capability?

  ANSWER 3: Acceptable; but adding a check at 9kHz as well.

  QUESTION 4:

  Regarding the Hydrostatic Pressure Test section of the Transducer
  Specification Document dated 10 May 2017 submitted with RFP N66604-17-P-2868, will the Government accept performing the hydrostatic pressure test up to 1000PSIG?

  ANSWER 4: Acceptable

  
  The solicitation response date is extended from August 7, 2017, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to August 10, 2017, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

  All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to address industry questions, unrestrict the Transducer ICD drawing, update the Option Year Structure Quantity, and extend the solicitation response date.
QUESTION 1: Solicitation # N66604-17-Q-2868 requires a 60 day ARO. We request an extension on delivery terms to 22 weeks ARO

ANSWER: 5 Month Delivery ARO is acceptable.

The solicitation response date is extended from July 27, 2017, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to August 7, 2017, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

This combined synopsis and solicitation is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov. It is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitation to the internet.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. This solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-17-Q-2868.

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511; Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement is being processed as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office for Small Business Programs.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase High Power Acoustic Underwater Transducers in accordance with the attached associated drawing and technical specifications on a Firm-Fixed Price basis.

The purchase order will include the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for base year requirements and CLINs for four (4) option years. Please see attached line item structure. Offers are required to fill-in and return with quote.

F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport: Newport, RI. Required delivery is 60 days after date of award and/or option exercise. Early and partial delivery is acceptable. Offers must include shipping costs in quotes, if applicable.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, 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. In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000 then UID tags will be required.

Payment will be via Wide Area Workflow.

In accordance with FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all Options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of Options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

The Government intends to award a single FFP purchase order to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer represents the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the offeror must quote items meeting the attached minimum specifications, 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-SR may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the websites.

All timely offers will be considered. Offers must be submitted via email to jason.buck@navy.mil no later than 2:00 PM EST on 27 July 2017. Offers received after the close date are late and will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition contact Jason Buck at jason.buck@navy.mil or 401-832-8390.