Retaining spring

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-commercial supplies prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for: RETAINING SPRING. This solicitation will be competed as Full and Open. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request for Proposals (RFP) no. N0017425Q0024. The NAICS code is 332613 and the business size standard is 600 (# of employees). The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitationdocument are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. ThisRFP incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20190531.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with bidders. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)

1. Technical – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ and PWS.
2. Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs.

In order to submit a proposal, technical drawings must be requested.

Technical Drawings:

This procurement includes unclassified controlled technical information assigned a restricted distribution statement which is export controlled. To receive this unclassified controlled technical information, an Offeror must be currently certified through the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program. To become certified for receipt of the technical documents, a U.S. Offeror must submit a completed DD Form 2345 to the U.S./Canada Joint  Certification Office. Canadian Offerors may submit either a completed DD Form 2345 or DSS-MAS 9379 for certification. In addition, a copy of the company's State/Provincial Business License, Incorporation Certificate, sales Tax Identification Form or other documentation which verifies the legitimacy of the company must accompany all DD Form 2345s. Additional information on the Joint Certification Program and a checklist for completion of the DD Form 2345 is available at the following website:  

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP/.

Offerors are encouraged to apply for certification as early as possible in order for processing and receipt of information to be completed in sufficient time to prepare a proposal before solicitation closing.

If interested, technical drawings need to be requested by contractor prior to submission date. ITAR certification is required to be provided prior to technical drawing release. Drawing requests must be made via email to ardelle.v.knight.civ@us.navy.mil, Tuesday, 04 March 2025 10:00 AM EST.

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to ardelle.v.knight.civ@us.navy.mil, by Tuesday, 04 March 2025 10:00 AM EST. 10:00 AM EST.  All responses will be provided COB Thursday, 06 March 2025.

Quote packages are due by Tuesday, 11 March 2025 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Please fill in clauses in RFQ as they apply to your business. Quote packages shall be sent to ardelle.v.knight.civ@us.navy.mil, and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

1. Official Company Name;

2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and

3. DUNS number and Cage Code.