N00253-16-T-0173 Housing Engines

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for non-commercial Engine Housing-Production Lot, First Articles, and Options in accordance with 6935080 Rev F and associated drawings, drawing notes, and specifications. The anticipated contract will consist of a Qty 1 EA First Article for Engine Housing, a Qty 2 EA Production for Engine Housing Production Lot, and three (3) options for a Qty 4 EA for Engine Housing each option. This requirement is being issued as a synopsis for non-commercial Items in accordance with FAR 13.1 supplemented with additional information included in the solicitation.

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-C9E. The procurement is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333618 and has a size standard of 1000 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. Offerors are also advised that these representations and certifications can be completed electronically via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Drawings Referenced in this Solicitation are restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and are ONLY available to vendor's/contractor's appointed data custodian that are registered with DLIS (Defense Logistics Info Svc Joint Certification Program (JCP). Vendors/Contractors that are not registered with DLIS JCP can obtain registration information at www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.  Restricted Drawings and Technical Information will be are available through FedBizOpps as an attachment to this solicitation when it is released.

It is anticipated that solicitation N00253-16-T-0173 will be available on or about 11 March 2016. 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. The RFP will be available for download at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/.  Offerors wishing to submit an offer are responsible for downloading their own copy of the RFP from the website and to frequently monitor the sites for any amendments to the RFP.  A bidders list will not be maintained by this office.  No telephone or fax requests for the RFP package will be accepted.  Failure to respond to the electronically posted RFP and associated amendments prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposal may render a vendor's offer non-responsive and result in rejection of the same. Any questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to christopher.w.howard@navy.mil

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR 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.