Wind Tunnel Testing

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017820Q6688

Submitted by: Amanda Marcella

NAICS Code: 541990

FSC Code:  AB94

Anticipated Date to be published on beta.SAM.gov:  02/14/2020

Anticipated Closing Date: 02/14/2020 4:00 P.M. EDT

Contracts POC Name:  Amanda Marcella

Telephone#:  540-653-0178

Email Address:  amandamarcella@navy.mil

Code and Description:  AB94 – R&D: Other Services and Development-Engineering Development\

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017820Q6688 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF18.  The SF18 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), intends to procure on a sole source basis from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 300 Turner Street, NW, Suite 4200, Blacksburg, VA 24061-6100, for the purchase of testing and evaluation of the Hypersonic wind tunnel conditions to be performed by the Virginia Tech’s Advanced Propulsion and Power Laboratory (APPL) Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT), as listed on the attached SF18, Request For Quote, Statement of Work and Contract Data Requirements List. 

The APPL HWT are the only ones with the necessary equipment and facilities to conduct hypersonic wind tunnel test conditions that will be representative of aerodynamic properties given an acceptable lead time and cost.  The APPL HWT are subject matter experts and possess extensive experience in hypersonic wind tunnel testing. 

Please include shipping/freight/travel cost to Blacksburg, VA 24061-6100. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. At time of proposal submission, please submit any historical data as well as published pricing.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Quote is due 14 February 2020, no later than 4:00 p.m. EST.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to amandamarcella@navy.mil to the RFQ closing.  Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017820Q6688 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF18: Request for Quotations

-Statement of Work

-Contract Data Requirements List