RFQ N68836-15-T-0410 was issued for a SeaBotix Remotely Operated Vehicle for the Dive Locker at U. S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Amendment 0001 is issued to extend the Request for Quotation closing date/time. The closing date has been extended to 28 September 2015 at 4:00 PM EST.



Amendment 0001 authorizes submission of quotes via fax and email.



Please ensure a signed copy of Amendment 0001 is included with your quote.

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation (RFQ N68836-15-T-0410) is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.



2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511 and the small business size standard is 750. The PSC is 4220. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside and will be accomplished under the authority of the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5.





3. System for Award Management (SAM) registration is mandatory. SAM is the official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties Lists System (EPLS). You can register your Entity (business, individual, or government agency) to do business with the Federal Government at https://www.sam.gov. Offerors must be registered in SAM in order to be considered for award.



4. Description of the Requirement: Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Dive Locker requires a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) System to support the commands mission in multiple areas such as salvage survey/recovery, pier inspection, identification of unexploded ordinance; mitigating the risk of putting a diver’s life in jeopardy, survey of ships, searching/recovery of deep water when it is not obtainable with a diver, hazardous environment intervention, victim search, rescue and recovery, oceanographic/scientific survey/research, and port/maritime security operations.

A materials list for the Remotely Operated Vehicle System is included in the solicitation. All materials are SeaBotix products. All materials shall be provided as brand name (SeaBotix) or equal (see Attachment 1 of the RFQ for salient characteristics).



5. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation no later than 30 September 2015. Delivery of all materials shall be completed within 45 days after receipt of the contract in accordance with the Shipping Instructions provided in the RFQ.



6. Contractors will be required to submit a quote that will be evaluated in accordance with the solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria outlined under clauses FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2 and Submission of Quotes as set forth in the solicitation.

The best value continuum is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. All other applicable FAR Provisions and Clauses are included in the Solicitation.



7. Offers are due on 14 September 2015, 4:00 PM EST. ONLY email requests for clarification to the Contracting Officer (Elaine Florence at elaine.florence@navy.mil) are acceptable. Reference Solicitation number RFQ N68836-15-T-0410 Remote Operated Vehicle on all requests for clarification. No phone call communications or personal office visits with FLCJAX or its internal or external customers regarding issues or questions pertaining to this procurement will be accepted for the duration of the solicitation, evaluation and award process.