Wave Glider Crate, Stand, and Subscription

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

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.

Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N6660424Q0299.    

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order to Liquid Robotics, Inc. for the following Wave Glider products:

Line Item  

Manufacturer

Part Number

Description  

Qty  

Unit Price

Total Price

0001 

09358

SV3 Wave Glider Rapid Crate

1 ea.

  

0002

09100

SV3 Wave Glider Rapid Stand

1 ea.

0003

08358

WGMS (Wave Glider Management System) Annual subscription

POP 1 Year

The requirement is a sole source to Liquid Robotics, Inc., as they are the sole manufacturer of the SV3 Wave Glider which will be used to support acoustic applications.  The SV3 Wave Glider Rapid Crate and Stand are the only compatible equipment with the Liquid Robotics SV3 Wave Glider.       

This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334511; the Small Business Size Standard is 1,350 employees. 

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) number 2024-03.  

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-7 System for Award Management

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

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunication Equipment or Services - Representation

52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax 

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items

52.212-2, Evaluation – 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

The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

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

252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel

252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

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

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation, 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.  

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror who provides the following: 

1. The offeror must quote equipment in New Condition that meet all of the items listed in the table above, in the required amounts specified;      
2. Provide assertion that all items are shipped from the US; drop shipping from outside the US will not be acceptable;

 The Government will consider Past Performance information in accordance with DFARS 252.213-7000; where negative information within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The required delivery is 30 Days or sooner (Items 0001 and 0002).  And one year (Item 0003)

F.O.B. Destination is Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI 02841. 

Electronic payment will be made via 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 https://www.sam.gov 

Offeror shall have completed and submitted FAR 52.204-26 in their SAM.gov profile and must list “DOES NOT” to be considered valid. 

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 UEI.

The quote must be submitted via email to the email address below and must be received on or before April 19, 2024, 2pm EST. Offer received after the closing date are considered to be late and will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition contact Laina Ouellette at laina.j.ouellette.civ@us.navy.mil .