Fabricated Beryllium Copper Transition Bases

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-26-Q-0310. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set Aside as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332710 – Machine Shops. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The Product Service Code is 5340 – Hardware, Commercial.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis eight (8) Transition Bases in accordance with Government drawing(s) supplied upon request via instructions below.

For the purposes of quoting this opportunity, the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

CLIN 0001, Quantity 8, Base, Transition, P/N 06793505, in accordance with (IAW) Government drawing  06793505_Rev_D MOD_01

CLIN 0002, Quantity 1, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Required deliveries made under this contract shall be FOB destination NUWCDIVNPT Newport, RI and any shipping costs shall be included in unit pricing.

This requirement contains drawings that are designated Distribution D and export controlled. To access the Government documents, the Offeror must possess a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. In order to obtain access to the drawings, a valid DD 2345 form must be provided to the Request for Quote Point of Contact and the requests for the drawings shall come from the JCP Custodian; drawings will not be provided to other points of contact.

In accordance with DFARS supplement rule 2019-D041 (Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements), only offerors with a summary level score of a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 DoD Assessment, of not more than three (3) years old from the date of this combined synopsis and solicitation, posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be eligible to receive a copy of the drawings.

Additionally, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (SELF) is applicable to this purchase. Offeror shall provide, in its offer, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract resulting from this RFQ. Only offerors with a CMMC Level 2 (SELF) assessment or higher posted in SPRS will be eligible to receive a copy of the drawings.

Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror. To be considered technically acceptable, quote packages must include:

1. Quote the required items in the required quantity detailed above;

2. Indication of best delivery lead time. Desired delivery date is on or before 31 December 2026.

3. Technical Capability

The contractor shall submit its planned technical approach to meet the requirements IAW with Government supplied drawings. At minimum, the contractor’s plan shall address the following:

1. The contractor shall identify its equipment to be used for the manufacture and inspection of material.
2. The contractor shall identify major process steps to be followed for the manufacture of material.
3. The offeror shall submit a report of its recent, relevant similar performances, not to exceed three contractual references and two pages. References shall contain point of contact. If the Offeror does not have any recent and relevant past performance references available, the Offeror shall submit a statement indicating as such.

Additionally, the Government will consider past performance information within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) whereby any negative information may render a quote deemed technically unacceptable. 

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular

(FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov.

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018)

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020);

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020);

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Item (Jun 2020) (Deviation 2018-O0018);

52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-3  – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items

CD 2025-O0003;

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items;

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items CD 2025-O0003;

52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls;

252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information;

252.204-7012 Dev, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting;

252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support;

252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services;

252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations;

252.204-7019 NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020);

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020); 

252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025)

The CMMC level required by this RFQ is: CMMC Level 2 (SELF). This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract. See Provision 252.204-7025 and Clause 252.204-7021, included in this RFQ.  

The Offeror shall provide, in its offer, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract resulting from this RFQ.

252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services;

252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements

Full text of incorporated DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

Additional terms and conditions:

Contractor MUST have an active registration in SAM at the time of quote submission.

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Offeror shall include item prices to include shipping costs, delivery terms, delivery lead times, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Contractor CAGE Code, and Contractor SAM Unique Entity ID. Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 90 days from due date for receipt of offers.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Amy Prisco at Amy.K.Prisco.civ@US.NAVY.

Attachments:

1. Contract Requirement Data Lists (CDRLs)

By request via instructions above:

Applicable Government Drawing(s): 06793505 Rev D Mod 01