Radar Absorbing Materials
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0017825Q6738
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5840 Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
- Place of performance
- Dahlgren, Virginia 22448, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is procuring specialized Radar Absorbing Materials (RAM) through a sole source Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered N0017825Q6738. The procurement specifically requires 5 units of 36" x 48" PSA RAM without a flap and 6 units of 36" x 48" RAM with a 2" flap, all manufactured by ARC Technologies, LLC. This is a commercial item solicitation utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Quotes are due by April 4, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST, with an anticipated award date of May 4, 2025. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit representations as outlined in FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3.
The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and is specifically targeted at ARC Technologies, which has been the sole RAM provider for the past decade. The government argues that procuring RAM from another developer would present unacceptable schedule risks and potential loss of information technology data. The contract will be firm fixed price and requires materials to be Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant. Shipping for the materials will be to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. The procurement falls under NAICS code 326150 (Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing) and PSC code 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne), with the total procurement representing the Navy's minimum requirements for these specialized materials.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017825Q6738
Submitted by: Elizabeth A. Domotor
NAICS Code: 326150
FSC/PSC Code: 5840
Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 25 March 2025
Anticipated Closing Date: 4 April 2025
Contracts POC Name: Elizabeth A. Domotor
Telephone#: (540) 621-1360
Email Address: elizabeth.a.domotor.civ@us.navy.mil
Code and Description: 5840– Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Synopsis/Solicitation N0017825Q6738 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449. The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System.
This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.
Material must be TAA compliant.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis for materials manufactured by ARC Technologies, LLC. The
requested material represents the minimum requirements of the government. The requested material is specially formulated custom-made Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) that is unique and proprietary to ARC Technologies Inc. Procuring RAM from another developer would present unacceptable schedule risks and loss of information technology data. ARC Technologies have been the sole provider of RAM for the past ten (10) years.
Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13. The order shall be firm fixed price.
All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.
At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing. Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.
In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.
Quote is due 4 April 2025, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 4 May 2025. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to Elizabeth.a.domotor.civ@us.navy.mil to the RFQ closing. Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017825Q6738in the subject line.
Update #1 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017825Q6738
Submitted by: Elizabeth A. Domotor
NAICS Code: 326150
FSC/PSC Code: 5840
Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 25 March 2025
Anticipated Closing Date: 4 April 2025
Contracts POC Name: Elizabeth A. Domotor
Telephone#: (540) 621-1360
Email Address: elizabeth.a.domotor.civ@us.navy.mil
Code and Description: 5840– Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Synopsis/Solicitation N0017825Q6738 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449. The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System.
This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.
Material must be TAA compliant.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis for materials manufactured by ARC Technologies, LLC. The
requested material represents the minimum requirements of the government. The requested material is specially formulated custom-made Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) that is unique and proprietary to ARC Technologies Inc. Procuring RAM from another developer would present unacceptable schedule risks and loss of information technology data. ARC Technologies have been the sole provider of RAM for the past ten (10) years.
Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13. The order shall be firm fixed price.
All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.
At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing. Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.
In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.
Quote is due 4 April 2025, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 4 May 2025. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to Elizabeth.a.domotor.civ@us.navy.mil to the RFQ closing. Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017825Q6738in the subject line.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0017825Q6738.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - N0017825Q6738.pdf | ||
| 0310-03 (094-B55) - ARC RAM - Del-List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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