Non-paper waste destruction

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 N6660423Q0596. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562219.  The Small Business Size Standard is $41.5 Million. The Product Supply Code (PSC) is 6650. This requirement is for Non-Paper Waste Desctructiion with minimum specitions as specified in the below:

CLIN 0001      Non-Paper Waste Destruction

                        Price Per Pound

                        Base Period of Performance September 2023 – February 2024

Each Period of Performance (POP) for this requirement is a one time service, the material is delivered to the facility to destroy and is scheduled within the POP window.

CLIN 0002      Non-Paper Waste Destruction

                        Price Per Pound

                        Option One (1) Period of Performance March 2024 – August 2024

Each Period of Performance (POP) for this requirement is a one time service, the material is delivered to the facility to destroy and is scheduled within the POP window.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis according to the minimum specification below. 

Minimum Requirement

1. The offeror shall provide proof that it and its facilities are capable of destroying DOD Information Technology Devices in accordance with National Security Agency Central Service NSA/CSS Policy manual 9-12 at the required 650 degrees.
2. The offerors shall provide proof it is DON Destruction Site approved.
3. The destruction facility to be no further than fifty (50) miles from NUWC Newport, Newport, RI  02841.

  Offer shall provide the price per pound as an amount will be designated for the requirement.

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.

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:

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 price per pound for non-paper destruction.
2. Provide proof that it and its facilities are capable of destroying DOD Information Technology Devices in accordance with National Security Agency Central Service NSA/CSS Policy manual 9-12 at the required 650 degrees.
3. Provide proof it is DON Destruction Site approved.

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 Wednesday, 06 September 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.