Mad Wire Assemblies

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport intends to issue a Solicitation for Mad Wire Assemblies in accordance with drawing 3135959 REV D and associated drawings and specifications. Requirement includes a preproduction lot quantity of 2 EA to be delivered for first article testing and acceptance at NUWC Keyport, WA. Upon first article testing acceptance a production lot quantity of 448 EA will be authorized. First article requirement may be waived for proven sources. If so, the production lot will be increased to 450 EA. Requirement also includes (1) option quantity of 450 EA. Option may or may not be exercised. This requirement is being issued as a synopsis for non-commercial items in accordance with FAR 13.1.

The government anticipates award of one (1) firm fixed price type contract. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating for this requirement is DO-C9. The procurement is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 335931 and has a size standard of 500 employees. Offers shall be FOB Destination pricing to NUWC Keyport, WA 98345-7610. Requirements and evaluation procedures will be listed in the solicitation, which is required to be completely filled out and returned prior to the solicitation closing date and time. All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing as soon as practicable after receipt of solicitation. Questions should be submitted via e-mail to: kendall.ronquillo@navy.mil.

Drawings referenced in the solicitation are restricted by the Arms Export Act and are ONLY available to vendors/contractors appointed data custodian that are registered with Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) Joint Certification Program (JCP). Vendors/Contractors that are not registered with DLIS JCP can obtain registration information at ww.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. Restricted drawings and technical information are available through FedBizOpps.

Provisions and clauses in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circulars will be included in the solicitation. To access the clauses/provisions to be completed, download the Federal Acquisition Regulations athttp://acquisition.gov/far/. Download the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. The offeror must have current registration and completed representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) a Federal government owned website that consolidates the capabilities in CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS.

It is anticipated that solicitation N00253-15-T-0224 will be available on or about 06 Apr 2015. The solicitation closing date is anticipated to be 15 days after the issuance of the solicitation package. The actual date and time will be identified in the solicitation.

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.