SB set aside to acquire bartington® instruments brand magnetometer & gradiometer sensors

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. The solicitation number is N61331-20-Q-JK49 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-07. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. FSC 6625. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division FL intends to award a competitive firm fixed price order for the following Bartington Instruments brand specific items:  Please see attachment.

This purchase is brand specific for the following reasons. This hardware requires compatibility with existing NSWC PCD projects conducted cooperatively with external organizations. It fills specific capability gaps recognized by the systems requirements. No other instruments can meet the bandwidth, signal to noise, ultra- low amplitude and transducer technologies the projects regularly encounters. The Bartington® Instruments are the only equipment that meet the requirements. Only new equipment with an Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) warranty are acceptable – no grey market or refurbished items permitted.

Delivery will be 30 days after award of the order F.O.B. Destination to: Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC) Receiving Office, Building 100, 101Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL 32407.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Responses to this solicitation are due by 25 August at 11:00 A.M Central Standard Time. At a minimum, responsible sources shall provide the following: a price proposal on letterhead which identifies the requested item, with its unit price, extended price, total price, Lead time, prompt payment terms, remittance address, DUNS #, and Cage Code.

Offers and questions can be addressed to “Contract Specialist” at email jamell.kilgore@navy.milReference RFQ # N61331-20-Q-JK49 on your quote. Please see attachment for QTY, description, and clauses.