Inspection & Certification of Life Rafts
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N6278925Q0012
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336612 Boat Building
- Place of performance
- Connecticut 06340, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a qualified small business to provide inspection and certification services for three life rafts at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The solicitation, identified as RFQ N62789-25-Q-0012, requires the contractor to be a certified SURVITEC and Zodiac authorized maintenance provider for inspecting and certifying two Survitec life rafts and one Zodiac life raft. Vendors must demonstrate a compliant property management system and follow specific pickup and delivery requirements, with services to be performed Monday through Friday between 0700 and 1330 EST. The government will evaluate quotes based on best overall value, with non-cost factors being more important than price, though cost remains a significant consideration. Quotes are due by 0800 EST on May 5, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to specified Navy contract personnel.
This is a 100% small business set-aside contract within the Boat Building NAICS category (336612), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The intended performance period spans from contract award through July 15, 2025, covering inspection, certification, and transportation of the life rafts. The solicitation includes three contract line items (CLINs): inspection of two Survitec life rafts, inspection of one Zodiac life raft, and pickup/delivery services. While specific award value is not detailed, the contract requires precise documentation and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. The place of performance is located at Submarine Base New London, Building 614 on Scamp Avenue in Groton, Connecticut, with potential delivery to Poquonock Bridge, CT. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award, and the government reserves the right to award one, all, or a combination of line items.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
Solicitation Number N62789-25-Q-0012 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) with the intent to issue one firm-fixed price contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC-2025-03, effective January 17, 2025.
This is a 100% small business set aside. NAICS CODE: 336612 Size Standard: 1,000.
The contractor shall provide documentation stating they are a certified SURVITEC and Zodiac authorized maintenance provider. Only qualified vendors shall therefore be considered for this award.
This solicitation requires the use of GFP. Offerors must provide a description of their property management system per FAR 45.201(c)(4) or confirmation of a property management system that has been reviewed and approved per DFARS 242.302 which meets the requirements of FAR 245-1(f).
The intended period of performance is date of award through 15 July 2025.
CLIN 0001: Inspect & Certify (2) Survitec Life Rafts. See statement of work for full details.
CLIN 0002: Inspect & Certify (1) Zodiac Life Raft. See statement of work for full details.
CLIN 0003: Pickup/Delivery. Vendor to state costs related to the pickup/delivery of the life rafts. (FOB Destination) to/from the Government facility. Pickup and Delivery must be accomplished Monday - Friday between 0700 and 1330 EST.
SUBASE NEW LONDON CT
BLDG 614 / Scamp Ave
Groton, CT 06340
**TAKE NOTE OF REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY TO THE GOVERNMENT FACILITY PER NOTE 4.2 OF THE SPECIFICATION. IF PICKUP/DELIVERY COSTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION, QUOTE MUST STATE SUCH**
Quote should be broken down in the following fashion:
Inspection/Certification for CLIN 0001: $X.XX
Inspection/Certification for CLIN 0002: $X.XX
Pickup/Delivery: $X.XX
TOTAL COST OF QUOTE: $X.XX
The Government will evaluate the total offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all line items. Evaluation of all line items will not obligate the Government to award all line items. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with offerors. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.
Quotes are due prior to 0800 EST, 05 May 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Offers should be submitted via electronic commerce. The electronic address for receipt of offers is: kyle.r.berg3.civ@us.navy.mil AND stephanie.l.neale.civ@us.navy.mil . Offerors should identify the RFQ number in the Subject Line of the email. Offerors are advised to submit electronic documents early and confirm successful transmission/receipt.
The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Government-maintained database of companies wanting to do business with the Government. A firm must register and be active in SAM to receive a Federal award. Register at: https://sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.
The Government reserves the right to award one line, all line items or any combination thereof. If multiple line items are awarded, costs/prices for each line item will be totaled and award amount will be based on that total.
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the best overall value, price and other factors considered. In determining the best overall response, the combined non-cost/price factors are more important than the cost/price factor; however, cost/price is a significant factor. The Government may select for award the offeror whose price is not necessarily the lowest, but whose technical proposal is more advantageous to the Government and warrants the additional cost. Offerors must satisfy the requirements described in the performance criteria, as well as other RFQ requirements. Offers that take exception to any performance criteria are unacceptable.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N6278925PQ0012.pdf | ||
| Wage_Determin.pdf | ||
| redact_brand justification.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection & Certification of Life Rafts | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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