Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Network Allies Hard Drives

Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-21-Q-0296.

This requirement is being solicited as an unrestricted, sole-source procurement as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs. The NAICS Code is 334112; the size standard is 1250 Employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

NUWCDIVNPT intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order on a sole-source basis to Network Allies, LLC, 1616 Osgood St Ste 1001 North Andover, MA, 01845-1000 (Cage Code: 3R7R2). Network Allies is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supplier for this procurement and the sole supplier of the TI16 servers hard drive assemblies that are form, fit, and functionally compatible with the Navy system as detailed in the Sole Source Justification attached. The circumstances of the contract action deem only one source available.The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase the following on a firm-fixed price basis:

CLIN 0001: Network Allies, Inc. (P/N TI16-THDD401) Hard Drive with Tray, Qty 200/ea.

CLIN 0002: Shipping, 1/job

Required Delievery Date: 12 Weeks ARO

Delivery Location:  F.O.B Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular.

The below provisions apply to this solicitation:

• FAR 52.204-24, “Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment”
• 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, “Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items”
• FAR 52.225-25, “Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications”
• 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.
• DFARS 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors”

The below clauses apply to this solicitation:

• FAR 52.204-19, “Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications”

• FAR 52.204-25, “Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment”
• 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”
• FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.
• DFARS 252.204-7009, “Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information”DFARS 252.204-7012 “Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting”
• DFARS 252.204-7015, “Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support”
• DFARS 252.246-7008, “Sources of Electronic Parts”
• DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, “Item Identification and Valuation”

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at: www.acquisition.gov/far.

Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

Additional terms and conditions:  Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

This request for quote requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

The offeror shall include price (inclusive of shipping price), shipping terms, and the following additional information with its submission: Offeror Point of Contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror CAGE Code, and Offeror DUNs number.

For additional information on this requirement, please contact Nick Sanginario at Nicholas.sanginario@navy.mil.