Request for Quotes - Full and Open Competition - Commercial Fabricated Surface Interconnect Cables
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemente... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This enclosure is an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, which applies to this acquisition. Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001- 25-Q-6078. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 334417-Electronic Connector Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement is not a small business set-aside. All responsible sources can participate as this is full and open competition. ITEMS REQUIRED: The Government is seeking to acquire commercial surface interconnect cables manufactured in accordance with the provided NIWC drawing. To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide all items listed below. The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. QUANTITY OF 20 in accordance with ATTACHMENT (01) Interconnect Cable Assembly Delivery: The REQUIRED delivery date is No later than 180 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB) Destination pricing to the following shipping address: San Diego, CA; Zip Code: 92110 (full address to be provided at award). OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS The Government intends to award a purchase order to the responsive, responsible vendor, whose quote conforming to the RFQ is most advantageous to the Government as defined in the 'EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD' Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is "None" or "Not applicable," explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following: 1.General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and UEID (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA contract number if some or all items proposed are on the GSA schedule. FAR provision 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision with offer. 2.Technical Documentation: a.Technical Approach or Specifications: The Government will evaluate the quote to see if the quote adheres to the Items Required Section of the RFQ. The quote must address and meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Factor I below. b.Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply with all sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government's environmental impact and deliver community benefits through better selection and improved usage of products and services. In accordance FAR Part 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for products and services that require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non- ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs. 3.Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each item listed in the 'Items Required' section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB Destination shipping costs and estimated are included in the pricing, and that an estimated Lead Time for each item is provided. Note that delivery for the items relating to this procurement must be delivered within 180 days ARO as stated above (expected award date is 27 Feb 2025), which the Government currently estimates to be a delivery date no later than 8/30/2025. 4.Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order to the responsive, responsible vendor, whose quote conforming to the RFQ, is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical, price, and past performance factors will be used to evaluate quotes. The vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. Factor I- Technical: The Government will evaluate the technical approach in the vendor's quote to assess the vendor's capability to meet the Government's requirement and the required delivery date. Due to project timelines, the REQUIRED delivery date is No later than 180 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). The quote must address and meet the requirements/specifications as described in ATTACHMENT (01) & ATTACHMENT (03), and in the quantities outlined in the 'Items Required' section on page one of this solicitation. All evaluation factors, when combined, will be of significantly more important than the price factor. This may result in an award to a higher priced offeror where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors and the Government has reasonably determined that non-cost/price evaluation of the higher priced offeror outweighs the price difference. Factor II- Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed- price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address listed above as outlined in paragraph 3 above. Factor III- Past Performance: The Government will evaluate past performance by reviewing sources that may include, but are not limited to, information from Government personnel and information from sources such as the offeror's Responsibility/Qualification (R/Q) documentation in System for Award Management (SAM) and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The Government will consider supplier risk to assess the risk of unsuccessful performance and supply chain risk using the past performance data in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to include quality, delivery, and other contractor performance information. DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Eligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete SAM registration means offerors shall have registered CAGE and UEID Codes. Page Limitations: Ensure to stay within the page limitations as follows: None. Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF and excel format to facilitate calculations. Text should be formatted on an 8 ½ by 11 inch page in 12 point Times New Roman font. Questions, Due Date, and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before the RFQ due date. Questions may be submitted via email to Jeremy Clay at Jeremy.M.Clay2.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line: N66001-25-Q-6078. Include RFQ# N66001-25-Q-6078 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government. RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on Monday 24 February at 12:00 PM, Pacific Time. Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.dc3n.navy.mil/ under NIWC Pacific/ Open Solicitations/ N66001- 25-Q-6078. Email quotes and late quotes may not be accepted. NAVWAR e-Commerce website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the SPAWAR Paperless Initiatives Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or paperless.spawar@navy.mil. Government RFQ Point of Contract: The Contract Specialist point of contact for this solicitation Jeremy Clay at Jeremy.M.Clay2.civ@us.navy.mil . Reference RFQ# N66001- 25-Q-6078 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition. RFQ ATTACHMENTS – OFFEROR MUST FILL OUT AND SIGN ATTACHMENT 02 Reps & Certs Package AND RETURN WITH QUOTE. 1.Drawing: Interconnect Cable Assembly 2.Reps&Certs to be completed, digitally signed, and returned 3.Supplemental Drawing: Conduit Assembly APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03 effective 01/17/2025, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change 12/18/2024. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations. The current versions (as of the date of the RFQ) of the following FAR/DFARS provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7System for Award Management 52.204-16Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-24Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 52.212-1Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items 52.212-3Alternate 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items 252.203-7005Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7008Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7016Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 252.204-7017Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 252.204-7019Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements 252.204-7024Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System 252.213-7000Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.225-7059Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region–Representation The current versions (as of the date of the RFQ) of the following FAR/DFARS clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-13System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.212-4Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 52.232-39Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 252.203-7000Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7009Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7012Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013, Revision 1) 252.204-7015Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7018Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.204-7020NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements 252.204-7022Expediting Contract Closeout 252.211-7003Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.211-7008Use of Government – Assigned Serial Numbers 252.223-7008Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program – Basic 252.225-7012Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7028Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments 252.225-7056Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.225-7060Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region 252.232-7003Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010Levies on Contract Payments 252.244-7000Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.246-7007Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System 252.246-7008Sources of Electronic Parts 252.247-7023Transportation of Supplies by Sea – Basic The current versions (as of the date of the RFQ) of the following FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions, incorporated by full text, apply to this acquisition: FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and includes the following clauses by reference: 52.204-10Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract 52.204-27Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application 52.204-30Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition 52.209-6Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-4Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns 52.219-28Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services 52.225-13Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management 52.232-40Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS clauses). (End of clause) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS clauses). (End of clause) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) 252.225-7027 Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales. RESTRICTION ON CONTINGENT FEES FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (APR 2003) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this clause, contingent fees, as defined in the Covenant Against Contingent Fees clause of this contract, are generally an allowable cost, provided the fees are paid to— (1) A bona fide employee of the Contractor; or (2) A bona fide established commercial or selling agency maintained by the Contractor for the purpose of securing business. (b) For foreign military sales, unless the contingent fees have been identified and payment approved in writing by the foreign customer before contract award, the following contingent fees are unallowable under this contract: (1) For sales to the Government(s) of __________, contingent fees in any amount. (2) For sales to Governments not listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, contingent fees exceeding $50,000 per foreign military sale case. (End of clause) H-3 LIMITED RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION (a) Definition. "Confidential Business Information," (information) as used in this text, is defined as all forms and types of financial, business, economic or other types of information other than technical data or computer software/computer software documentation, whether tangible or intangible, and whether or how stored, compiled, or memorialized physically, electronically, graphically, photographically, or in writing if -- (1) the owner thereof has taken reasonable measures to keep and protect such information, and (2) the information derives independent economic value, actual or potential from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable through proper means by, the public. Information does not include technical data, as that term is defined in DFARS 252.227-7013(a)(14), 252.227-7015(a)(4), and 252.227-7018(a)(19). Similarly, information does not include computer software/computer software documentation, as those terms are defined in DFARS 252.227-7014(a)(4) and 252.227-7018(a)(4). (b) The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) may release to individuals employed by NAVWAR support contractors and their subcontractors. Information submitted by the contractor or its subcontractors pursuant to the provisions of this contract. Information that would ordinarily be entitled to confidential treatment may be included in the information released to these individuals. Accordingly, by submission of a proposal or execution of this contract, the offeror or contractor and its subcontractors consent to a limited release of its information, but only for purposes as described in paragraph (c) of this text. (c) Circumstances where NAVWAR may release the contractor's or subcontractors' information include the following: (1) To other NAVWAR contractors and subcontractors, and their employees tasked with assisting NAVWAR in handling and processing information and documents in the administration of NAVWAR contracts, such as file room management and contract closeout; and, (2) To NAVWAR contractors and subcontractors, and their employees tasked with assisting NAVWAR in accounting support services, including access to cost- reimbursement vouchers. (d) NAVWAR recognizes its obligation to protect the contractor and its subcontractors from competitive harm that could result from the release of such information. NAVWAR will permit the limited release of information under paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) only under the following conditions: (1) NAVWAR determines that access is required by other NAVWAR contractors and their subcontractors to perform the tasks described in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2); (2) Access to information is restricted to individuals with a bona fide need to possess; (3) Contractors and their subcontractors having access to information have agreed under their contract or a separate corporate non-disclosure agreement to provide the same level of protection to the information that would be provided by NAVWAR employees. Such contract terms or separate corporate non-disclosure agreement shall require the contractors and subcontractors to train their employees on how to properly handle the information to which they will have access, and to have their employees sign company non-disclosure agreements certifying that they understand the sensitive nature of the information and that unauthorized use of the information could expose their company to significant liability. Copies of such employee non-disclosure agreements shall be provided to the Government; and (4) NAVWAR contractors and their subcontractors performing the tasks described in paragraphs (c)(1) or (c)(2) have agreed under their contract or a separate non- disclosure agreement to not use the information for any purpose other than performing the tasks described in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2). (e) NAVWAR's responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act are not affected by this text. (f) The contractor agrees to include, and require inclusion of, this text in all subcontracts at any tier that requires the furnishing of information. (End of Clause)
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