Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5 as supplemented with additional information... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined only one brand to be reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit for: thirteen (13) Bartington Mag613-500 Magnetometers that meets the specifications outlined within the Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation is a brand name, small business set-aside (justification attached). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under RFQ no. N0016722Q0281. The NAICS code is 334519 and the business size standard is 500 Employees. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-07 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20220826. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. This is a Brand Name Only solicitation; however interested parties who can provide an equal item may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday 28 September 2022. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed Purchase Order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition in the future. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, cage code, business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 AM EST on Friday 23 September 2022 All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation if in the best interest of the Government. Quote packages are due by 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday 28 September 2022. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil