TX101 IEEE Textured Piezoelectric Ceramics

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This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to QorTek Inc. CAGE Code: 1MH59. QorTek, Inc. has established a proprietary manufacturing process that allows them to produce the TX-101 material in the configurations required. They are the only commercial manufacturer capable of producing textured ceramic in the geometries, dimensional sizes, electrical configurations, and physical quantities required for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) material characterization. While other piezoelectric materials exist, they do not have the textured microstructure that gives rise to these advanced material properties and features and do not meet the minimum requirements outlined in the attached specification sheet for this purchase.

This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received by the closing date will be considered by the Government for future requirements. A determination not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-26-Q-0096. This requirement is being solicited on a Sole Source basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334511; the Small Business Size Standard is 1,350 employees.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order for the below items:

CLIN 0001: Quantity of one (1) Set of TX101 IEEE Sample Group, (precision machined, silver fired electrode, poled Textured Ceramic samples in 9 groups, 85 pieces total) in accordance with the Textured Ceramic Material Characterization document and the attached specification sheet.

This requirement contains documents that are designated Distribution D. To access the Government documents, the Offeror must possess an active SAM account. Please request access to the drawings via theSAM.gov portal.

Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Newport RI, 02841. Delivery must occur on or within 12 weeks of receipt of order. Quotes must include any applicable shipping charges included in the unit pricing.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Service or Equipment

52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax 

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items – (DEVIATION 2025-O0003)(DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.

The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information,

252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013, Revision 1)

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System

252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 

252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far 

The following additional terms and conditions apply:

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

The method of payment is via Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov 

The quote shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submission: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor Unique Entity ID.

The quote may be submitted via email to the email address below and must be received on or before Wednesday, 14 Jan. 2026 at 1600 eastern time. Offer received after the closing date are considered to be late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Franklin Patton at franklin.k.patton2.civ@us.navy.mil.