Keysight USB Preamplifier and KeysightCare

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 and quotes are being requested. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N6660423Q0647. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334513.  The Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. The Product Supply Code (PSC) is 5996.

This requirement is for Brand Name Keysight USB Preamplifiers as the Preamplifiers are the only acceptable make and model based on cost, conformity and schedule impacts if an alternate system is procured.  The requested preamplifiers are used with Keysight Field Fox products already purchased by NUWC.   If a different make and model amplifiers are ordered, NUWCDIVNPT will be required to pay for development of adaptors and software.  These tasks will extend development timelines by six months and will negatively impact fleet repairs and testing schedules.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, for the brand name items listed below:  Required delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

CLIN 0001      USB Preamplifier, 2-50 GHz KeysightCare Assured First Year Support Return to Keysight Warranty – 1 Year

                        Part No. U7227F, Qty 1

CLIN 0002       USB Preamplifier, 100 MHz – 26.5 GHz KeysightCare Assured First Year Support Return to Keysight Warranty – 1 Year

                        Part No. 07227C, Qty 1

Offeror shall complete and submit Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Provision 52.204-24 ‘Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment’ (AUG 2020), which is included as an attachment to the solicitation or be certified in Certs and Reps on SAM.

F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708. The Offeror shall include shipping charges, if applicable and separately priced, and specify best delivery lead times in its quote.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.204-23, “Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab.”;

FAR 52.204-25, “Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment”;

FAR 52.209-10, “Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.”;

FAR 52.209-11, “Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law.”;

FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items.”;

FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items.”;

FAR 52.212-3 (ALT 1), “Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.”;

FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items.";

FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items.”;

DFARS 252.204-7008, “Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.”;

DFARS 252.204-7009, “Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.”;

DFARS 252.204-7015, “Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.”;

DFARS 252.204-7019, “NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS”;

DFARS 252.204-7020, “NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS”;

DFARS 252.213-7000, “Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations.”

DFARS 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.”;

DFARS 252.225-7031, “Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.”;

DFARS 252.246-7008, “Sources of Electronic Parts.”;

Additional terms and conditions:

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more. If UID applies, payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). If UID does not apply, and if there are no surcharges, the Government’s preferred payment method is via credit card.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/.

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

The Government intends to award a single FFP Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis.

In order to be determined technically acceptable the offeror shall:

1. Quote the Brand Name specified in their required quantities. The offeror shall submit detailed specs with quote;
2. Provide proof of Brand Name original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorized reseller status. Status will be verified by the Government prior to award. NOTE: Items shall be sourced directly from the OEM and/or OEM authorized channels only. Grey market items are unacceptable.

Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in new condition and/or are determined to be delivered from outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs.

Offers must be emailed directly to Jennifer Vatousiou at jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil. Offers must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. (EST) on 14 August 2023. Offers received after this date and time may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Jennifer Vatousiou at the email listed above.