20--Shipboard Piping Material

The government plans to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with firm fixed pricing to supply shipboard piping material supporting the NAVSEA Shipboard Habitability Improvement Program at the Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA). The contract will require materials to meet specific Military Performance Specifications as outlined by NSSA. This procurement will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15 procedures for contracting by negotiation and will be designated as a 100% set-aside for small business concerns, utilizing FAR Part 12 regulations. The contract term will consist of a one-year base period with the option to extend for up to four additional years. The designated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this contract is 332919, with a corresponding Federal Supply Code (FSC) of 4730. The contractor will fulfill specific delivery orders for shipboard piping materials as directed and funded throughout the contract period. The Request for Proposal (RFP) package was scheduled to be available by late January 2013 through official Navy procurement websites. Vendors submitting quotes must certify that neither they nor their principal officials are suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible for federal contracts, with failure to certify potentially resulting in quote rejection. Questions regarding the procurement can be directed to the provided points of contact within the Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center in Norfolk, Virginia.