RUF Briquetting System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) “supplies/services may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of…highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in a substantial duplication in cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition”. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with RUF US Inc. for a RUF Briquetting System. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016723Q0033. The NAICS code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1,000 emp.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DFARS 20221219. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than Friday, 06 January 2023 at 11:00 AM ET. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by Friday, 06 January 2023 at 11:00 AM ET will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB Destination, a point of contact, name, email, and phone number, federal contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Responses to this notice are due on or before Friday, 06 January 2023 at 11:00 AM ET by email at kimberly.m.kanash.civ@us.navy.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Kim Kanash, kimberly.m.kanash.civ@us.navy.mil.