Range Craft Life Rafts Inspection/Certification

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC) Keyport is soliciting for: Annual and five (5) year U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Life Raft Certifications for 18 life rafts. Pickup and drop off of rafts will be conducted by the vendor. This requirement is being issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Items in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the attached solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applicable assigned rating for this requirement is DO-C9. The solicitation, issued as request for quotation (RFQ) N0025322Q0065, is attached to this announcement. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811310 and has a size standard of $8 million. Offerors are required to provide FOB Destination pricing to NUWC Keyport, WA 98345-7610.

The place of performance is currently unknown. The wage determination included in the RFQ is for Kitsap County, WA. The contracting officer will obtain wage determinations for additional possible places of performance if asked to do so in writing. Offerors must notify the purchasing agent of additional places of performance by the time and date specified in clause 52.222-49.

Requirements and evaluation procedures are listed in the attached solicitation, which is required to be completely filled out and returned before the solicitation closes. All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing as soon as practicable after receipt of solicitation. Questions and Offers should be submitted via e-mail to: lesley.l.grafe.civ@us.navy.mil

No paper copies will be accepted. Only digital copies sent via email will be accepted. Failure to complete all representations and certifications found within the solicitation, and respond to this RFQ with associated amendments if applicable prior to the closing date and time established may render an offer non-responsive and result in rejection. Company quote forms may be provided but not substituted for a completed solicitation / amendment pages. The government terms and conditions (T&C’s) listed in this solicitation are required by law through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR). It is preferred that company T&C’s not be included with your quote submittal as many company T&C’s are inconsistent with federal law and unenforceable.

Provisions and clauses in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circulars are included in the solicitation. To access the clauses/provisions to be completed, download the Federal Acquisition Regulations at http://acquisition.gov/far/ . Download the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The offeror must have a current registration and completed representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at website https://sam.gov/ a Federal government owned website.