BUOY, POLAR WEATHER (QTY-5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with or attached to this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. The RFQ number is N62306-14-T-7018. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-75 and DFARS Changes Notice 20140624. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252201.htm. The NAICS code is 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard is 750 Employees. The Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS, intends to issue a sole source, fixed price purchase order to LBI Inc. (DBA: Legnos Boat Industries) Groton, CT 06340. The requirement is for Polar Weather Buoy with folding 2 meter thermistor mast, fiberglass hull, WOCE-type barometric sensor hood, steel ballast rod and Metocean electronics and sensor package including ARGOS- 2 antenna, DigM9 controller and Visala PTB110 barometer capable of sampling once per hour with hourly sensor updates. Lithium Thionyl Chloride batter pack, Navman Jupiter 32 Gps system and air deployable parachute system. LBI Inc. is the manufacturer of the specified components and hold proprietary rights. The components are not available from a third party. Delivery is requested 120 days ARO September 2013or as soon as possible. FOB: Government Pickup, Stennis Space Center, MS 39522-5001. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Item; FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Item; DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy America and Balance Of Payment Program; DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying country sources as subcontractors; DFAR 252.211-7003 Item Identification and valuation, including FAR 52.247-30 FOB Origin. Quoters are reminded to include a complete copy of FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Any inquiries concerning this requirement are to be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days after publication of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the within the discretion of the Government. See Note 22. This announcement will close at 4:00 PM, CST on 24 July 2014. Quote is to be submitted to Tanya Burnett at contact@example.gov. Contractor shall provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractor must be registered in the SAM at www.sam.gov and Wide Area Work Flow at https://wawf.eb.mil to be considered for award. Quote shall include price(s), a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. Response must clearly indicate the capability of the offeror to meet all specifications and requirements.