4 Set - Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame

. The purpose of this amendment 1 is to answer vendors questions and answers by extending the solicitation closing date from 4 June 2025 to 9 June 2025@1200 PM Eastern Standard Time. Question 1. Request clarification on specifications of requirement for 4-SET-Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame. Government Response: NAWCAD Materials Engineering, Materials Protection Technology Branch is seeking a load frame able to perform ASTM F519 hydrogen embrittlement testing. Specimens are typically Type 1a1 bars and would need to test 1-3 sets of 4 specimens (4 - 12 bars) simultaneously to support research and development projects and engineering investigations. Facilities currently available are 120V-60Hz outlets (preferred), with the option for our lab to install 240V if needed. Available footprint is a maximum of 48 x 35 x 6.5 (Width, Depth, Height). Shipping and transportation would be through the building's loading dock; however, once arrived it would need to fit through standard double doors to reach the correct laboratory. Full and Open Competition U.S. Government ~ Tax Exempt All quotes/responses shall be submitted via email to contact@example.gov or contact@example.gov no later than June 4, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Solicitation N00421-25-Q-1175 is issued as a competitive procurement. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis, and to solicit and award the proposed purchase order as a brand name competitive basis 4 Set - Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by FAR Part 12 and FAR 13. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management Registration (SAM) database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DOD contract. This may be accomplished electronically at http://www.sam.gov. No Substitutions All Parts must be new Offers must complete the certification in Section K of this solicitation, 52.209-11, Representation by Corporation Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law. All offers must complete FAR 52.204-26 within SAM. If 52.204-26 Section K is completed as - does not for provision and use of the prohibited equipment and services, FAR 52.204-24 Section K would not be completed and submitted separately as part of the offer per direction within FAR 52.204-24 itself. If FAR 52.204-26 includes - does for either provision or use, FAR 52.204-24 Section K is required to be completed and submitted as part of the proposal. Offers must complete 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items in Section K of the solicitation This is a firm fixed-price procurement; therefore, the offeror's initial offer should represent the vendor's best quote in terms of lowest price and technical acceptability. Your quote must contain enough technical information to evaluate your quote. Your quote will only be evaluated on the information you provide. If vendors have questions, they must be asked prior to the closing of the request. Answers will be posted within twenty four (24) hours of being asked. Depending on the amount of questions, the government will reserve the right to extend the quotation period and will amend the solicitation accordingly. ***Basis for Award*** All interested parties MUST submit a quote no later than June 4, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Award will be made to the vendor that submits the lowest, firm fixed-price quotation that meets all the requirements within in Section B of the solicitation (SF18). All vendors must sign, date and return the SF-18. The Government will not pay for any information received. See Attached Solicitation Standard Form SF18. ***Instructions to Offerors*** Please include the following information with your response: (1) FOB: (2) Shipping Cost: (3) Tax ID# (4) Dun & Bradstreet # (5) Cage Code: (6) Small Business - Yes ___ No ___ (7) GSA Contract No. if applicable____________________________ (8) Estimated Delivery Date: (9) If available on a Pricelist, please provide a copy. (10)Total Cost: $___________ All interested parties must submit quotes to both below points of contacts via email. Government Points of Contact: Johnny Smith A2518011, NAWCAD Procurement Group, 21983 Bundy Road, BLDG 441 Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127 Email: contact@example.gov Roberta Nethercutt A2518004, NAWCAD Procurement Group, 21983 Bundy Road, BLDG 441 Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127 Email: contact@example.gov *YOU MUST SUBMIT SIGNED DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING YOU ARE AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR No terms will be incorporated into any price quote and/or order accepted by the Government unless otherwise agreed to by all parties in writing. Any and all terms and conditions contained in any price quote and/or order that violate any Federal laws, statutes, and regulations, including but not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are void and will have no effect. The applicable Federal laws, statutes, and regulations, including, but not limited to, the FAR and DFARS will govern instead.