Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamline... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will be attached. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05/2024 Effective: 05/22/2024 This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 13.003 (b)(1) on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332510, with a small business size standard of 750. The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5340. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase LOAD FRAMES All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: ___X___ See SF 1449 attachment Supplies: Specifications Only Software/Hardware/Services: This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated. No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. • Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions • Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured. Delivery Address: ___X_____ U.S. Naval Research Laboratory MARINE CORROSION FACILITY BLDG F-14 RM 000 TRUMBO PT ANNEX, FLEMMING KEY KEY WEST, FL 33040-6655 **FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD** Estimated Delivery Time: __________________ For FOB ORGIN, please provide the following information: FOB Shipping Point: _______________________ Estimated Shipping Charge: _________________ Dimensions of Package(s): ____________________ Shipping Weight: __________________________ SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote with a signed/dated page 1 of attached SF1449. Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote. All quotations shall be sent via e-mail. GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT Purchasing Agent Name: Richard Key Tel: 202-875-9213 Email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil Please reference this combined synopsis/solicitation number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email. ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a response to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable). If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined technically unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to determine if a single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price. The lowest price offer(s) will be sent for technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price until an offer or combination of offers is deemed technically acceptable and price is determined fair and reasonable. Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings: Rating Description Acceptable Quote meets all the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications. Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications. Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Exceptions. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred