Study/Services AM Effect of Defects

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0042125Q0053
Agency
Naval Air Warfare Center Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541330 Engineering Services
PSC
AJ14 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
Place of performance
Patuxent River, Maryland 20670, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking a sole-source procurement for a research and development study focused on evaluating additive manufacturing defects in polymeric material extrusion. The solicitation (N0042125Q0053) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract directly to the University of Illinois, which has been identified as uniquely qualified due to its specialized expertise in nondestructive inspection and predictive modeling for additive manufacturing processes. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and complete several mandatory certifications, including representations regarding tax liability, felony convictions, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The solicitation will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, with quotations due by December 18, 2024. Vendors must adhere to specific requirements, such as completing Section K certifications and potential cybersecurity compliance measures.

The contract is not designated as a small business set-aside and will be performed at Patuxent River, Maryland. The University of Illinois is the intended sole source contractor, leveraging its advanced graduate and undergraduate staff expertise in generating predictive models and conducting mechanical testing. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as a comprehensive R&D services engagement with delivery expected between December 20, 2024, and September 30, 2025. The contract falls under the Engineering Services NAICS category (541330) and the General Science and Technology R&D Services PSC category (AJ14). Potential contractors should note that the government retains full discretion in determining the competitive nature of the procurement, and no compensation will be provided for information submitted in response to this notice.

Notice text

Solicitation N0042125Q0053 is issued as a synopsis/solicitation.  The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis and to solicit the proposed purchase order as a Sole Source to University of Illinois

The R&D services and study being provided can only be accomplished at the University of Illinois. They have appropriate graduate and undergraduate level staff who are experts in the field of inducing and evaluating additive manufacturing defects for polymeric material extrusion. The lab has the equipment, knowledge, and experience required for the nondestructive inspection. The lab are experts in generating predictive models through collection of mechanical test data and non-destructive inspection. 

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DoD contract.  This may be accomplished electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. Solicitation 

N0042124T0053 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This action will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 13.

Award all or none

See Attached RFQ.

No terms will be incorporated into any price quote and/or order accepted by the Government unless otherwise agreed to by all parties in writing. Any and all terms and conditions contained in any price quote and/or order that violate any Federal laws, statutes, and regulations, including but not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are void and will have no effect. The applicable Federal laws, statutes, and regulations, including, but not limited to, the FAR and DFARS will govern instead.

Offers must complete the certification in Section K of this solicitation, 52.209-11,

Representation by Corporation Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law. All offers must complete FAR 52.204-26 within SAM. If 52.204-26 Section K is completed as “does not” for provision and use of the prohibited equipment and services, FAR 52.204-24 Section K would not be completed and submitted separately as part of the offer per direction within FAR 52.204-24 itself. If FAR 52.204-26 includes “does” for either provision or use, FAR 52.204-24 Section K is required to be completed and submitted as part of the proposal. Offers must complete 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items in Section K of the solicitation.

The Government intends to award this on a sole source basis.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.  Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  The Government will not pay for any information received.  For information contact: Donna Owens email:   donna.m.owens24.civ@us.navy.mil

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N0042125Q0053 1155.pdf PDF

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