Proficiency Testing Services - 7 Navy Locations

Added: Oct 08, 2014 1:54 pm  

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.  PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS.  The RFQ number is N39040-15-P-0015.  This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-76 and DFARS Change Notice 2014-0930.  It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.  The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/fac.html   and   http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html.

The NAICS code is 811219 and the Small Business Standard is $20.5 Million.  This is a Sole Source requirement to ensure laboratory accreditation and historical laboratory analytical trends needed to perform proficiency testing of equipment.  The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Contracting Division, Code 410 requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: Proficiency Testing Services for 7 Lab locations within the Navy.  Period of Performance to be from 20 October 14 to 19 October 15 with 2 Option Years. In accordance with Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and 6 additional locations.  

Note:  The requirement is sole-sourced to the Collaborative Testing Services (CTS) to ensure compliance with NAVSEA Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) Manual to ensure laboratory accreditation.    

Responsibility and Inspection:  unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.  The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items;

52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items;

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items [embedded clauses will be incorporated into the award document];

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items

52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

Quoters shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes.  All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order.  Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 

DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items;

DFARS 252.203-7003, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials

DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium

DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions

DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:  Emailed offers WILL be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. 

This announcement will close at 12:00 PM ET local time on 9 October 2014.  Contact Aimee Maciejewski who can be reached by email Aimee.Maciejewski@navy.mil.

System for Award Management (SAM) - Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

All quotes shall include price(s), a point of contact, name, email address, phone/fax number, cage code, and business size. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.