Lithium-ion battery handling and storage bags

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This synopsis/solicitation 1305M2-18-00966NWWG constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-98.
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), Stennis Space Center, MS 39529, has a requirement for fifty (50) lithium-ion battery handling and storage bags for the Self-Contained Ocean Observing Payload (SCOOP). The delivery date is September 30, 2018. The delivery address is NOAA/NDBC, Attn: Property Officer, Building 3202, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.

CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
0001 Lithium-Ion battery storage bags in accordance with attached specifications 50 EA $ $
0002 Shipping and Freight Charges 1 EA $ $

The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable. Quote shall include all costs associated with each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor's quote.

This RFQ is 100% set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 335911, Batteries, Storage, Manufacturing, with a Size Standard of 1250.

Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote:

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;
2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror;
3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;
4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, and;
5. Provide a technical description of the product being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on July 31, 2018; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to Natasha.Thieman@noaa.gov.

All questions must be submitted in writing to Natasha.Thieman@noaa.gov by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on July 30, 2018. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. The anticipated award date is on or about August 3, 2018. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

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