HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC NSN: 4720-01-270-5801

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FAR 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 100% TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

SOLICITATION INFORMATION

• Solicitation Number: [Insert Solicitation Number, e.g., N50054-26-Q-0003

• Document Type: Combined Synopsis / Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)

• FAR Circular Reference: Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Effective January 2025

• Set-Aside Status: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (Restricted to small business concerns only)

Description of Requirement

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products 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 written solicitation will not be issued.

NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE: This procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not registered active Small Business concerns under NAICS 326220 in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission shall be considered non-responsive and will not be evaluated for award.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order for the supply of nonmetallic hose assemblies specified below.

SECTION B: SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

CLIN 0001: Nonmetallic Hose Assembly The Contractor shall supply nonmetallic hose assemblies conforming to National Stock Number (NSN) 4720-01-270-5801 in accordance with Section C.

• CLIN: 0001

• NSN: 4720-01-270-5801

• Description: HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

• Quantity: 12

• Unit of Issue: EA

• Proposed Unit Price: $ _________________

• Proposed Total Price: $ _________________

SECTION C: DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

The contractor shall deliver nonmetallic hose assemblies conforming strictly to National Stock Number (NSN) 4720-01-270-5801. All technical and engineering specifications are established by the standard requirements of the NSN.

No alternate products are acceptable.

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

1. Packaging Requirements

• Unit Container Level: E8 (Standard commercial box/container)

• Military Packaging Standard: Packaging and marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Each unit container must be clearly marked with the NSN, CAGE code, Part Number, Contract/Purchase Order Number, and Manufacturer's Name.

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

• Inspection: Destination (Standard for commercial items)

• Acceptance: Destination by SUPSHIP Representative / Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)

SECTION F: DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

• FOB Point: Destination

• Shipping Address: GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO 8511 KERNS ST., DOCK 5 SAN DIEGO, CA 92154

SECTION I: CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following FAR and DFARS clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference (or full text where indicated). Offerors can view clauses in full text at www.acquisition.gov.

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

• FAR 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

• FAR 52.204-13 – System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

• FAR 52.204-18 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

• FAR 52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021)

FAR Clauses Incorporated in Full Text:

• FAR 52.212-5 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (The following clauses within 52.212-5 are selected as applicable):

  • 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020)

  • 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021)

  • 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (Incorporated in Full Text as a 100% Set-Aside)

  • 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)

  • 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024)

  • 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

  • 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016)

  • 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020)

  • 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021)

  • 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020)

  • 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021)

  • 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

DFARS Clauses (Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement):

• DFARS 252.203-7000 – Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)

• DFARS 252.204-7012 – Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Jan 2023)

• DFARS 252.211-7003 – Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023) (Applies if unit acquisition cost exceeds $5,000)

• DFARS 252.225-7001 – Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Feb 2024)

• DFARS 252.232-7003 – Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)

• DFARS 252.232-7006 – Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

SECTION K: REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

• FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) The Offeror shall complete and submit a copy of this provision with its quote, or verify that active representations and certifications are maintained in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Offerors must be certified as a Small Business under NAICS 326220.

SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

• FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)

Submission Requirements:

This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside limited strictly to the approved manufacturer parts under NSN 4720-01-270-5801. No alternate products will be considered.

To be considered for award, the offeror must submit a complete quote package electronically to [Insert Email Address] before the response date. The quote must include:

1. Price Quote: Completed pricing details in Section B (CLIN 0001). Price must include all destination shipping and handling fees to General Dynamics NASSCO Dock 5.

2. Technical Proposal: The offeror must explicitly state the manufacturer name, CAGE code, and exact part number being offered.

3. Authorized Reseller Documentation: If the offering party is not the actual manufacturer of the offered product, the offeror MUST provide formal, verifiable documentation (such as a manufacturer's authorization letter or distributor agreement) proving they are an authorized reseller or distributor for the product. Failure to provide this documentation with the quote will result in the quote being deemed technically unacceptable and excluded from evaluation.

4. Active SAM Registration: CAGE code and UEI (Unique Entity ID) verifying active registry and small business certification under NAICS 326220.

SECTION M: EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

• FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Small Business concern whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Technical Acceptability: Quotes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. To receive a "Pass" (Acceptable) rating, the offeror must:

   • Offer an approved manufacturer part number under NSN 4720-01-270-5801 as listed in Section C (no alternate parts allowed).

   • Provide satisfactory Authorized Reseller Documentation if the offeror is not the manufacturer.

2. Price: The Government will evaluate the total proposed price for CLIN 0001. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer.

3. Past Performance: Evaluated on a pass/fail basis for standard business acceptability and risk.