Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is it construed as a commitment by the government. This synopsis is prepared in accordance ... This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is it construed as a commitment by the government. This synopsis is prepared in accordance with guidance found in FAR 5.207, and is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation. NSWC Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has been tasked with a requirement to procure materials and services required to support our partner nations on FMS procurements. FMS cases frequently require delivery of equipment within 18 months of implementation. Existing contract processes can consume a large percentage of that time. Medium to long lead time for manufacturing and shipment to countries can also consume a large portion of the available time. The expected contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and will consist of a five-year period of performance. This requirement is considered a small business set aside. The NAICS code is 333998. The Size Standard is 500 employees. The PSC code is 9999. The upcoming solicitation number will be N0017423R0067, and will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Proposals will be requested with the release of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to make a mulitple award resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offerors whose submissions, which comply with the instructions and conform to the solicitation. The procurement is being conducted on a best value basis. General statements, that the offeror can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or that paraphrases the RFP’s specifications in whole or in part, will not constitute compliance with the mandatory requirements concerning the content of the technical proposal. Copies of solicitation N0017423R0067 will NOT be emailed, faxed, mailed or provided in person. These types of requests WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED. This synopsis is being posted to SAM.gov. NOTE: Offerors are ineligible for award unless registered in DOD’s System for Award Management (SAM). Information regarding registration and annual confirmation requirements is available at 1-866-606-8220 and http://www.sam.gov. The deadline to respond to this synopsis is 23 May 23. The Contract Specialist must receive any and all questions concerning the RFP no later than 5 business days before the response date of the solicitation. No questions will be accepted after the close of the solicitation. Questions may be submitted via electronic mail to megan.a.pierce9.civ@us.navy.mil