Survivability Assessment Laboratory Electro-Dynamic Vibration System

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1. To provide revised Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures as Attachment #8. All quotes must be able to comply with the revised FAT procedures in Attachment #8.

2. Extend the closing date and time for receipt of offers to 30 January 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (EST).

3. Confirm that the Government's requirement, as identified in the Government Minimum Specifications and revised FAT procedures, is the requirement being solicited. Offers with requests to deviate from the requirements as written may deem the submitted proposal unawardable.

4. Clarify that contract financing is not authorized by the contracting officer on this requirement. Requests for contract financing may deem the submitted proposal unawardable.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is the following:
1. Answer questions from industry:

Q6: Section 4.4 of the revised FAT Requirements Document lists additional specification requirements. Does the Minimum Slip Plate Over Turning Moment (Pitch) of 835,000 in-lbs need to be demonstrated during FAT?

A6: Yes; the successful offeror will demonstrate, using computational analysis, in performance of CLIN 0001. Performance of CLIN 0005 requires physical demonstration.

Q7: Are you accepting proposals from foreign (non-US) vendors?
A7: Please see combined synopsis/ solicitation.

Q8: Is an Offeror expected to attend any meetings in performance of this requirement?
A8: Please see combined synopsis/ solicitation.

Q9: Can offerors perform the tasks outside the USA?
A9: Please see combined synopsis/ solicitation.

Q10: Can offerors submit proposals via email?
A10: Please see combined synopsis/ solicitation.

2. Add the following clause to the combined synopsis/solicitation, by reference:

52.225-1 Buy American - Supplies (MAY 2014)

3. Add the following provisions, to be completed and submitted with offers, to the combined synopsis/solicitation, by full text:

52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture (MAR 2015) and 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (MAY 2014)

See Attachment # 7 - 52.225-18 and 52.225-2.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the closing date and time of the combined synopsis/solicitation to 06 January 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (EST).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1. Attach revised Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Procedures as Attachment #6. All quotes must be able to comply with the revised FAT procedures in Attachment # 6.

2. Extend the closing date and time of N66604-17-Q-0245 to 29 December 2016 at 1400 p.m. (EST).

All offerors who have previously submitted quotes shall contact the contract specialist, Rosemary Shuman, at rosemary.shuman@navy.mil by the new closing date and time to submit a new quote or indicate if the previously submitted quote remains valid.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions from industry.

Q1: Please provide the exact dimensions of the Structurally Integrated Enclosure (SIE).

A1: Drawings of the SIE have been provided. The SIE at the base is 57 inches by 57 inches and stands 86.5 inches tall.

Q2: There is no defined Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedure for the Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) listed in Attachment # 3. Please advise if this fixture will be used during the FAT? If so, please provide test requirements and CSRR dimensions.

A2: The CSRR fixture can be used as the test mass to conduct the testing in section 4.4 if the manufacturer does not have a 1000 pound test mass.

Q3: Please provide test durations for the Vibration Endurance Tests listed in section 4.2 of the FAT.

A3: The endurance test will be 2 hours in the vertical direction and 2 hours in the horizontal direction.

Q4: Is the intent of Section 4.4 Requirements of the FAT to confirm the equipment can meet all the specifications in the table utilizing a 1,000 pound test mass?

A4: Yes, the test mass can be provided by the manufacturer or a CSRR fixture can be provided by NUWC. The CSRR fixture measures 36 inches by 36 inches at the base and is 63 inches tall. The center of gravity of the CSRR fixture is approximately 10 inches from the base. The weight is within +10 percent of the 1000 pound requirement.

Q5: At the final installation site, will the shaker be secured to a seismic mass (bolted down to the floor) or will the shaker/base float on the air bags provided by the supplier?

A5: The shaker will be lowered on to the recessed concrete floor where the shaker/base will sit on an isolation system provided by the manufacturer. The depth of the recessed flooring will be based on the manufacturer's slip plate height. The shaker will be lowered into the recessed flooring area, resting firmly on the concrete so that the slip plate will be 12 inches above the lab floor.

Q6: Is a remote control panel required allowing system startup and status monitoring from a location away from the power amplifier?

A6: No, this is not a requirement.

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions from industry.

Q1: Please provide the exact dimensions of the Structurally Integrated Enclosure (SIE).

A1: Drawings of the SIE have been provided. The SIE at the base is 57 inches by 57 inches and stands 86.5 inches tall.

Q2: There is no defined Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedure for the Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) listed in Attachment # 3. Please advise if this fixture will be used during the FAT? If so, please provide test requirements and CSRR dimensions.

A2: The CSRR fixture can be can be used as the test mass to conduct the testing in section 4.4 if the manufacturer does not have a 1000 pound test mass.

Q3: Please provide test durations for the Vibration Endurance Tests listed in section 4.2 of the FAT.

A3: The endurance test will be 2 hours in the vertical direction and 2 hours in the horizontal direction.

Q4: Is the intent of Section 4.4 Requirements of the FAT to confirm the equipment can meet all the specifications in the table utilizing a 1,000 pound test mass?

A4: Yes, the test mass can be provided by the manufacture or a CSRR fixture can be provided by NUWC. The CSRR fixture measures 36 inches by 36 inches at the base and is 63 inches tall. The center of gravity of the CSRR fixture is approximately 10 inches from the base. The weight is within +10 percent of the 1000 pound minimum requirement.

Q5: At the final installation site, will the shaker be secured to a seismic mass (bolted down to the floor) or will the shaker/base float on the air bags provided by the supplier?

A5: The shaker will be lowered on to the recessed concert floor where the shaker/base will sit on an isolation system provide by the manufacturer. The depth of the recessed flooring will be based on the manufacturer's slip plate height. The shaker will be lowered into the recessed flooring area, resting firmly on the concert so that the slip plate will be 12 inches above the lab floor.

Q6: Is a remote control panel required allowing system startup and status monitoring from a location away from the power amplifier?

A6: No, this is not a requirement.

This is a combined synopsis and 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-17-Q-0245.

This requirement is being solicited Unrestricted, as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334519. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 Employees.

This requirement is for a Subsidiary Shock Test Vehicle and installation at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI.

NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis:

CLIN 0001: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of Subsidiary Shock Test Vehicle (Government witnessed at Vendor facility) (see Attachment #3)

CLIN 0002:QUANTITY of ONE (1) Subsidiary Shock Test Vehicle (see Attachment #1)

CLIN 0003: SHIPPING (if applicable, and separately priced)

CLIN 0004: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Installation of Subsidiary Shock Test Vehicle (see Attachment #2)

CLIN 0005: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), post installation (see Attachment #3)

The quoted Subsidiary Shock Test Vehicle must meet the Government Specifications (Attachment # 1). Offerors must submit detailed product information along with the quote, to demonstrate quoted items meet the Government Specifications.

For more information pertaining to installation, please see Attachment # 2 Government Furnished Information (GFI). Offerors shall produce and provide test results that the quoted Subsidiary Shock Test Vehicle has passed all the factory testing requirements, outlined in the Attachment # 3 Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Requirements. These test results shall confirm that the proposed items meet the Government Specifications (Attachment # 1).

The documents referenced in Attachment # 3 FAT are attached to this FedBizOpps posting under Attachment # 4 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment (Mil-Std-167-1A) and Attachment # 5 NAVSEA drawing 53711-7108329 A3 Structurally Integrated Enclosure.

Attachment # 5 NAVSEA Drawing # 53711-7108329_A3 is an export controlled document as it is Distro D. To access Attachment # 5 requires a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. The drawing is accessible using a valid JCP certification number though this posting on FedBizOpps. For more information concerning JCP certification please visit https://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx.

Inspection and acceptance will be conducted by the Government at the Government facility. Upon installation completion, the Government will perform inspection and acceptance.

Required delivery is F.O.B. DESTINATION, Newport, RI 02841.

The Government has determined that this requirement does not include Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) or is exempt from Section 508 requirements.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor CAGE code, and contractor DUNS number. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-92. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this solicitation. In addition, clause 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation for HUBZone Small Business Concerns applies to this solicitation, and may require completion by HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000 then UID tags will be required and payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the Offeror must quote items which meet the requirements specified, in the required quantities; and (2) Offerors shall submit up to three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect relevant experience performed within the last three (3) years of the closing date of the combined synopsis/solicitation. The Government will use the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) Statistical Reporting (SR) to evaluate an Offeror's past performance, in conjunction with Offeror supplied references, where negative information regarding delivery or quality data on previously awarded contracts may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

If fewer than three recent, relevant past performance references are provided, the Offeror shall affirmatively state it does not have additional recent relevant past performance references. Failure to do so may result in the Offeror's proposal being deemed unawardable.

Include a discussion on how the references provided are relevant to the requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation. Include contract/task order number, contract/task order type, program name, total contract/task order cost, short description of work performed, and names and valid telephone numbers for the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), if available.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Rosemary Shuman at rosemary.shuman@navy.mil . Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, 09 December 2016 . Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Rosemary Shuman at rosemary.shuman@navy.mil.